Dr. Claire ConlonJan 282 minHow 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...
Dr. Claire ConlonJan 241 minIt’s ok to feel anxious about the lifting of covid restrictionsSo 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...
Dr. Claire ConlonDec 22, 20212 minManaging expectations around Christmas giftingYou 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...
Dr. Claire ConlonDec 13, 20212 minLet’s talk about the perfect parentI’ve always loved the idea of the ‘good enough’ parent coined by winnicott a famous paediatrician and infant parent psychotherapist. He...
Dr. Claire ConlonNov 12, 20212 minImpact 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...
Dr. Claire ConlonNov 11, 20211 minGrounding exercises to manage anxiety Dr. Claire Conlon Tips to promote control over anxiety • Refocus your attention! Concentrate really hard on something in your...
Dr. Claire ConlonAug 16, 20216 minManaging the anxiety of the school return! The Caterpillar Clinic Dr. Claire Conlon Senior Clinical Psychologist Managing the return to school Introduction What causes anxiety...
Dr. Claire ConlonJun 15, 20213 minManaging those challenging behaviours!!Dr. Claire Conlon Senior Clinical Psychologist Temper tantrums are among the most common childhood behavioural problems especially...
Dr. Claire ConlonJun 15, 20219 minMaking sense of a stressful journeyDr. Claire Conlon, Senior Clinical Psychologist in the Central Remedial Clinic and member of the Psychological Society of Ireland’s...
Dr. Claire ConlonJun 15, 20213 min Understanding AnxietyDr. Claire Conlon Senior Clinical Psychologist What is anxiety? Most people do not recognize their anxiety for what it is, which is a...
Dr. Claire ConlonJun 15, 20214 minWhat is Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Claire Conlon Senior Clinical Psychologist Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder caused by differences in the...