On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Founder & Principal Psychologist at Happy Minds Psychology, Sarah- Jayne Duryea.  Sarah- Jayne is accredited with the ANZAED and is passionate about working with all types of eating disorder presentation and body image issues. She also helps parents manage parenting trials and create secure attachments to their young children. Drawing from several treatment modalities, including Positive psychology, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, EMDR and Schema Therapy. She is also trained in the use of EMDR for trauma resolution and has specialist training in ADHD & ASD Assessment.

Sarah- Jayne does most of her work with women who are experiencing feelings of anxiety, have experienced loss or trauma, or find their reality challenging. Working with women who are trying to conceive, are pregnant or are already parents. In addition, Sarah- Jayne also works with women and couples committed to pursuing their dream of having a family, whether via IVF, Surrogacy, sperm or egg donation, or adoption.

Sarah-Jayne has held positions as a  Guest Lecturer at the University of New South Wales and Macquarie University. She is also a member of the University of Sydney Coaching Alumni and a AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor.

On this week’s episode Sarah- Jayne explores the topic of little t and Big T traumas in relation to her work with women in the perinatal period. Especially around the perinatal period in relation to the presentation of eating disorders. Where Sarah-Jayne goes through the various challenges that can come up with pregnancy or becoming a parent. So on that note, please enjoy our next guest Sarah- Jayne! 

Podcast Summary:

1.  Little t & big T traumas

2. Trauma effects people differently

3. Ongoing repetitive little t traumas

4. The importance of support for trauma

5. Trauma and Eating Disorders

6. Working on skills of resilience

Links to Sarah- Jayne

Happy Minds Psychology Website: https://happyminds.net.au

Instagram: @happymindspsych

Facebook: Happy Minds Psychology

Links from the episode:

BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau

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