Georgina Sturmer
How to find a therapist
It can be a daunting process, trying to find a therapist. I know, I’ve been there myself. Tripping up on jargon. Scrolling through...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jul 312 min read
Parenting and relationships: keeping your relationship on track when it comes to parenting decisions
Nurturing our relationships is something that takes time, energy, and conscious effort. And this can be challenging at the best of times....
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Georgina Sturmer
May 224 min read
Maternal Mental Health: How counselling can help during pregnancy, birth and beyond
When we talk about Maternal Mental Health we are generally looking at what’s referred to as the ‘perinatal period’. This encompasses the...
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Georgina Sturmer
Apr 23 min read
Perinatal mental health: Looking after your mental health during and after pregnancy
The perinatal period is a time of challenge and change, physically, hormonally and emotionally. This can make it a catalyst for changes...
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Georgina Sturmer
Feb 193 min read
Family estrangement: coping with conflict and crisis
We all know the phrase, 'you can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family'. Some of us are fortunate enough to have...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jan 262 min read
Parent Mental Health Day: creating positive family relationships
Tomorrow is 'Parent Mental Health Day', and this year's theme is all about 'creating positive relationships' in families. I was asked by...
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Georgina Sturmer
Nov 22, 20232 min read
Coping with 'mum guilt' in the workplace
There’s an enormous amount of pressure on mums to do the best job that they can. Of course, much of this stems from the natural maternal...
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Georgina Sturmer
Oct 27, 20232 min read
How to spot the signs of Postnatal Depression
This week, Britney Spears' memoir has been in the press, and has highlighted the topic of Postnatal Depression. I was asked to offer...
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Georgina Sturmer
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Have you been a victim of 'mum-shaming'?
I've written before about how our identity shifts when we become parents. There's also a shift - whether we like it or not - in how...
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Georgina Sturmer
Oct 12, 20233 min read
What is 'Eldest Daughter Syndrome'?
It's not what you're thinking. 'Eldest Daughter Syndrome' isn't just a catch-all term for the eldest girl in a family with more than one...
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Georgina Sturmer
Sep 7, 20232 min read
Postpartum images on social media: filters, reality and vulnerability
The postpartum period can be a time of vulnerability, of shifting identity. I spoke to Yahoo Life for an article about celebrities...
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Georgina Sturmer
Aug 7, 20232 min read
Parenting, fame and privacy: Meghan Markle's approach
In an earlier article for Yahoo News, I commented on the impact of the public gaze on the development of young children. This was brought...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Parenting a shy child
Do you consider yourself to be shy? In the Huffington Post's Parenting series they asked for some tips to support parents with a shy...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jun 24, 20233 min read
Growing up in the public eye: What happens when the whole world already thinks that they know you?
Who hasn't dreamt of fame and fortune, of growing up in the public eye? From a young age, many of us absorbed fairytale images of what...
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Georgina Sturmer
May 3, 20234 min read
What is a 'glass child'?
‘Glass Children’: the overlooked child, a sibling of a child who needs additional support. In today's Metro I've contributed to an...
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Georgina Sturmer
Mar 27, 20233 min read
Family dynamics on screen: Succession
I had a light-hearted chat with Metro about the serious and sensitive topic of family dynamics. We looked at different characters from...
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Georgina Sturmer
Mar 24, 20233 min read
Motherhood and Identity: Where did I go?
I spoke to Yahoo News about our sense of identity, and how it changes when we become parents. Our sense of identity is shaped by our...
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