Hats off to the Class of 2020
Words by Dr Stan Steindl- Clinical Psychologist Grade 12 in high school is such an important year in so many ways. Academically, of course, but also socially, in sports and the arts. Young people are traditionally having peak experiences during …
Staying motivated during troubling times
The world is living through very troubling times indeed with coronavirus taking the world by storm, its’ force so unyielding that the whole world has changed the way we go about daily life. The rippling effect of the virus, even …
Frozen by self-doubt
Most of us have experienced self-doubt at some point in our lives; it’s an in-built way to keep us safe from danger and in the modern world from failure. However, for some of us, self-doubt is totally immobilising with thanks …
Staying motivated during troubling times
The effects of compassion in a world pandemic
4008 people across 23 countries worldwide have signed up to research that explores the psychological impacts of COVID-19. An international consortium of researchers is in the midst of exploring how compassion can help reduce pandemic-related stress with the first round …
What is Schema Therapy?
Schema therapy is an innovative psychotherapy for longstanding psychological disorders and disorders for which other methods have proved unsuccessful. It is an integrative approach that seeks to identify negative thoughts and behaviours and creating new and positive thoughts and behaviours. …
Frozen by self-doubt
Finding the right fit
Photo credit: Emma Simpson Unsplash How to make the most out of therapy Taking that first step in reaching out for professional help can be one of the hardest steps in the journey to psychological and emotional wellness. Like any …
The Ultimate Test
COVID-19- it’s the ultimate test of our resilience! Humanity is being challenged to survive, physically, emotionally and psychologically. Japanese scholar, Okakura Kakuzo once wrote; “The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings”. Aptly defined by studies …
Is emotion clouding your judgement
Image Credit: Tengyart @ Unsplash Remember the time your Aunty made a throw away comment that struck a cord and ruined your day? We have all been there. Whether dealing with trauma or not, we all have emotional triggers that …