Category Archives: COVID-19

Emotional spending during the pandemic

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The pandemic is fuelling emotional spending. How do we recognise it and how do we address it. To discuss this Pat was joined on the show by Dr. Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist and NUIG Lecturer and author of ‘Love in Love Out’.

 

 

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Grief during Covid-19

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I had the pleasure of speaking with Órlaith Sheill, Grief and Fertility Counsellor, in Sydney, Australia about the different types of grief many of us are experiencing as a result of this pandemic. She spoke to me about how hard it is for the Irish community in Australia not to be able to come home to see their families in Ireland, and how the distance feels further away when the freedom you were so used to is taken away from you. We also discuss ways of managing loss and loneliness and how we can find ways to pull through this difficult time together, using compassion for ourselves and towards others.

 

Malie's book 'Love In Love Out - A Compassionate Approach To Parenting Your Anxious Child' is available for our Australian readers on Amazon Australia.

Why ‘good enough’ parenting is good enough during the lockdown

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Published: RTE Brainstorm
Author: Dr. Malie Coyne

Opinion: calm acceptance of 'good enough' as opposed to perfection can increase parenting confidence and reduce fears

Have you had enough of articles with suggestions on "how best to parent during the coronavirus crisis"? Me too. Although well intentioned and often providing sound guidance, I feel overwhelmed by the amount of information coming in through my inbox over the past weeks. It's as if I'm drowning in a sea of advice. As if it wasn't enough to be holding onto worries about our families, health, livelihoods and the state of the world, without our usual supports, over-exposure to advice can reduce our confidence and increase our fear.

Heroes Aid podcasts

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I was absolutely honoured to record three short videos for the amazing Heroes Aid charity with Dr. Finian Fallon, Psychologist / Psychotherapist, for FRONTLINE working parents. What a worthy cause. Heroes Aid are providing psychological and practical resources including PPE and longer term support to our healthcare staff. Donations to Heroes-Aid.com

Video 1 : Frontline and Childcare: Attachment and Separation

How frontline workers can nurture the all important attachment bond and manage separations with your children during the COVID-19 crisis. Suitable for ALL parents.

Video 2: Frontline and Childcare: Parenting Under Stress During COVID-19

How frontline workers can find a balance between work and parenting. What do your children need and how to embrace being the "good enough parent" you already are.

Video 3: Frontline and Childcare: Burnout / Compassion Fatigue and Parenting

How frontline workers can recognise compassion fatigue and when to seek help? Balancing your Threat response with nurturing your Soothing response, and practical tips for self-care.

Magic Minds Podcast

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One of the most authentic podcast interviews I've ever done with the amazing Matt Burke where I share how to compassionately parent ourselves and our children during COVID-19 and tough times generally. We really connected and shared some pretty deep stuff, from why I became a Psychologist, to the importance of attachment, to healing trauma, to managing children's big feelings, to my inspirational mentors, to my love of angel cards and to our deep passion for sharing knowledge and helping others.

 

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