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Stress isn’t a terrible thing in small doses. In fact, stress and anxiety have been an important part of human development over the ages. They allow us to plan, to worry, to anticipate, and deal with challenges. So…
READ MOREPregnancy is a wonderful and extraordinary thing. It demonstrates the amazing complexity and dynamism of the human body. To bring life into the world from the union of an egg and a sperm is incredible. To carry a little human and provide all the building blocks along the way is beyond impressive – it is nothing short of a miracle. But having such a miracle takes its…
READ MOREHere is an article that presents a balanced view about tongue ties - bottom line seems to be that it all needs to be about function - and for that the best place to start is with a lactation…
READ MOREWe thought we’d do an occasional blog called ‘What to do when:…’. Any of you who has worked with us, or done one of our group programmes, will know that the best thing to do always depends on the specific circumstances, and those are never, ever the same twice. What is actually needed, in any circumstance, is for you to be feeling calm enough to run your mind through…
READ MOREThe Circle of Security Parenting Program doesn't provide you with a set of rules nor is it about doing things wrong or right - it teaches a framework for thinking about our role as parent regardless of age or…
READ MOREMost parents want the best for their children but some come to the role better equipped than others. Much of this seems to relate almost directly to their own experience of having been a child. We are hard wired to be parents. Our babies are hard wired to connect with us. So if our caregiving system is so innate and instinctual, then why does it…
READ MOREA testimonial from a courageous Elizabeth Clinic patient... I just wanted to say a big thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support in this pregnancy and the birth of our beautiful second daughter. I saw…
READ MOREThe perinatal period, from conception to 4 years postpartum, is the highest risk time in any woman’s life for the onset of a mental health disorder. Which is hardly surprising given what is going on biologically, psychologically and socially over this period. Not since adolescence, do women experience such upheaval – and we all know how challenging it can be to be a teenager. All women want to provide…
READ MOREThe staff and clinicians at the Elizabeth Clinic wish everyone a very happy and healthy Christmas. We are closed from the 22nd December until the 3rd of January 2017. In case of emergency, please see your family doctor or…
READ MOREThe Elizabeth Clinic is the only provider of the Circle of Security Parenting Program in WA and has been working with the US team for more than 15 years. The recent training by Dr Caroline Zanetti was a resounding success, with a great bunch of clinicians who are all making a difference in the lives of WA families. The training opportunities for 2017, with the Elizabeth Clinic and Attachment Training…
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