Intrusive thoughts are often negative, scary or confronting ideas or images that pop into our heads when we don’t want them to be there. 100% of new mothers report unwanted, intrusive thoughts of harming their infant by accident, and 50% report unwanted, intrusive thoughts of harming their infant on purpose. We all have intrusive thoughts, but these are increased during the perinatal period and can be very distressing. Many parents report feeling as though they are alone in this experience.

In this 1.5 hour webinar Frances Bilbao (Clinical Psychologist and founder of Mums Matter Psychology) and Sarah van Ree (Psychologist) present research, information and practical strategies for coping with intrusive thoughts.

This webinar is appropriate for anyone who would like to understand more about intrusive thoughts including the families of those experiencing distress.

During this webinar you will learn:

• The most common types of intrusive thoughts for pregnant women and new parents

• Why we have intrusive thoughts

• Why we can become distressed by intrusive thoughts

• Strategies for tolerating and taking the power out of these thoughts

• Language to help you communicate with others regarding these thoughts.

• How and when to seek additional help with managing these thoughts

This webinar, presented by Frances Bilbao (Clinical Psychologist and founder of Mums Matter Psychology), is appropriate for parents of children at any age.

When the daily stress of parenting becomes chronic it can turn into parental burnout. According to new research, this is an intense exhaustion that leads parents to feel detached from their children and unsure of their parenting abilities, distinct from other forms of burnout.

During this webinar you'll learn:
- What burnout is
- How burnout can show up in your life
- What’s putting you at risk
- Evidence-based skills to reduce your risk and start feeling better

You will receive unlimited access to this webinar to watch whenever you like as many times as you like.

This webinar, presented by Frances Bilbao (Clinical Psychologist and founder of Mums Matter Psychology), is appropriate for parents of children between 2 years - teenage years. 

Emotion Coaching is based on Dr. John Gottman’s research on emotional intelligence.

Dr. John Gottman’s research has shown that Emotion Coached children:

• Perform better academically

• Have fewer behavioral problems

• Have fewer infectious illnesses

• Are more emotionally stable

• Are more resilient

• Can focus attention and motivate themselves

During this webinar you'll learn:

• The importance of Emotional Intelligence

• How to recognise, respond to, and validate what your child is feeling

• How to be an effective Emotion Coach using the Five Steps of Emotion Coaching with kids of any age

• Ways to express understanding and empathy

• How to set limits and problem-solve with children

You will receive unlimited access to this webinar to watch whenever you like as many times as you like.

Even the strongest relationships are strained during the transition to parenthood. Lack of sleep, never-ending housework and new fiscal concerns can lead to profound stress and a decline in marital satisfaction — all of which affect baby’s care. Not surprisingly, 69% of new parents experience conflict, disappointment, and hurt feelings.

In this 1.5 hour webinar presented by Frances Bilbao (Director and Clinical Psychologist), we will explore:

• Why the quality of your relationship is important

• Why the transition to parenthood can be difficult

• Six steps for keeping your relationship strong

This 1.5 hour webinar is appropriate for women returning to work after maternity leave, and those looking to enter or re-skill after a period away from paid work.

In Australia, women often provide their services as primary caregiver to children, and household manager for their family. At some point, many women face decisions around the future of their working life and uncertainty about what it will mean for their family. Returning to work can often come with a range of emotional responses, including guilt and anticipation, as well as many practical problems to solve.

During this webinar you’ll learn:

• How the experience of returning to work can differ between women

• Ways to deal with changing emotions as you prepare to re-enter the workforce

• How to foster positive experiences with your children through this period of change

• Strategies to help you settle back into a work life balance with self-compassion and persistence

Presenter: Leah Zoszak (Psychologist and Organisational Psychology Registrar)

There are many new emotions that can come up when baby arrives or in general with young kids - and one that we know can come up a lot is anger and its many forms: irritation, frustration, anger and rage. These can be challenging and distressing emotions to deal with, and can be directed at ourselves, our children, our families and our partners.

 

Often following anger comes guilt and sadness, which can also be really tough to deal with.

 

This frank, open and supportive workshop will explore why we feel these feelings, and give you practical strategies to deal with it during the day-to-day of parenting.

You will receive unlimited access to this webinar to watch whenever you like as many times as you like.