Post Natal Depression
Introduction Many people have heard of the baby blues, this feeling of low mood, sadness, anxiety that may occur when most people are...
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Jan 28, 20222 min read
How to prioritise parental mental health and why…
This week we see #parentmentalhealthday. I was struck that nearly 100% of you answered no, you do not prioritise your mental health as a...
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Jan 24, 20221 min read
It’s ok to feel anxious about the lifting of covid restrictions
So as many breathe a sign of relief at the end of most restrictions there are many who are anxious. They are anxious for many (and often...
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Dec 22, 20212 min read
Managing expectations around Christmas gifting
You may have the experience on Christmas morning where your child seems quiet or has not said thank you to you or a relative and you may...
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Dec 13, 20212 min read
Let’s talk about the perfect parent
I’ve always loved the idea of the ‘good enough’ parent coined by winnicott a famous paediatrician and infant parent psychotherapist. He...
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Nov 12, 20212 min read
Impact of loss/grief and trauma on future pregnancies.
Miscarriage, diagnosis, stillbirth, birth trauma, medical complications.....all of these can take the innocence of future pregnancies and...
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Nov 11, 20211 min read
Grounding exercises to manage anxiety
Dr. Claire Conlon Tips to promote control over anxiety • Refocus your attention! Concentrate really hard on something in your...
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Aug 16, 20216 min read
Managing the anxiety of the school return!
The Caterpillar Clinic Dr. Claire Conlon Senior Clinical Psychologist Managing the return to school Introduction What causes anxiety...
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Jun 15, 20213 min read
Managing those challenging behaviours!!
Dr. Claire Conlon Senior Clinical Psychologist Temper tantrums are among the most common childhood behavioural problems especially...
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Jun 15, 20219 min read
Making sense of a stressful journey
Dr. Claire Conlon, Senior Clinical Psychologist in the Central Remedial Clinic and member of the Psychological Society of Ireland’s...
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Jun 15, 20213 min read
Understanding Anxiety
Dr. Claire Conlon Senior Clinical Psychologist What is anxiety? Most people do not recognize their anxiety for what it is, which is a...
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Jun 15, 20214 min read
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Claire Conlon Senior Clinical Psychologist Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder caused by differences in the...
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