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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Dr. Claire Conlon
- Jan 28
- 2 min
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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Dr. Claire Conlon
- Jan 24
- 1 min
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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Dr. Claire Conlon
- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
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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Dr. Claire Conlon
- Dec 13, 2021
- 2 min
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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Dr. Claire Conlon
- Nov 12, 2021
- 2 min
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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Dr. Claire Conlon
- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
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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Dr. Claire Conlon
- Aug 16, 2021
- 6 min
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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Dr. Claire Conlon
- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min
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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Dr. Claire Conlon
- Jun 15, 2021
- 9 min
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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Dr. Claire Conlon
- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min
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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Dr. Claire Conlon
- Jun 15, 2021
- 4 min
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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