Understanding Your Child’s Extreme Behaviours Without Taking It Personally
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 20/12/2024Parenting is often described as one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys we can take. One of the most common challenges parents face is understanding and managing their child’s extreme behaviours.
Why Does My Child Act Out? Exploring the Connection Between Brain Inflammation, Trauma, and Behaviour
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 13/12/2024This blog explores the factors that may be influencing your child’s behaviour, including brain inflammation, trauma, and environmental triggers. By understanding these contributors and taking practical steps, you can support your child’s development while creating a stronger, more connected relationship with them.
Why People-Pleasing Feels Safer Than Authenticity and How to Stop Fawning
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 06/12/2024For those who’ve adopted the fawn response, it can feel like being “NICE” and making sure people are happy is the only way to stay safe, avoid conflict, and remain connected to others. In this blog post, we’ll explore why the fawn response happens, how it impacts us in daily life, and most importantly what you can do to begin stepping out of people-pleasing patterns.
Feeling Stuck? Understanding the Freeze Response and How to Feel Alive Again
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 29/11/2024The freeze response is not something to “fix”; it’s part of our natural human experience, a response that has helped us survive moments of great challenge. Healing simply requires us to find ways to feel safe, supported, and connected enough to re-engage with life.
