It’s Mental Health Awareness month and my Twitter feed is flooded with acknowledgments of the disease model of depression (largely due to Redi Thlabi’s show yesterday on Cape Talk/702). I’ve recently seen a mom in therapy who is struggling with depression and anxiety following the birth of her child a few weeks ago. A mom […]
I’m so impressed with companies that take employee wellness (particularly mental wellness) seriously. I work with a few local companies who refer employees for individual therapy, not only for work-related issues. They recognise the impact of mental health issues on absenteeism, work productivity, targets, team relationships and work motivation. Stress and anxiety levels are on […]
It is almost a year since I wrote my blog post about applying for your Masters in Psychology. With closing dates coming up at the universities in South Africa, I’ve been inundated with requests from students regarding their applications. Once again, I must add that I am not involved in any selection process at a […]
On Mother’s Day, I reflect on some of the life lessons I’ve gained not only from Psychology, but also from the relationship I have with my mother. Now that many of my friends have children of their own, I often imagine what it was like for my mom (and my dad) when I was born with […]
This year is my ninth year of private practice as a Clinical Psychologist. I remember when I was newly qualified – I’d hold my breath when a client glanced at my certificates on the wall. A close friend always told me about her psychoanalyst being a “wise old woman” and I wondered if my lack […]
This week marks the ninth year that I have been a Psychologist in private practice! Yes, I know, you’re probably thinking I’m some kind of “Doogie Howser!” I was fortunate to study and train as a Clinical Psychologist directly after finishing high school. It included five years of full time study, a one year internship […]
My Twitter and Facebook newsfeeds are bursting with New Year’s resolutions. Weight loss, budget plans, and being more mindful are top themes. People have decided to unfriend, unfollow and unlike those who were negative influences last year. Out with the old, in with the new! There is a distinct sigh of relief that it will […]
With August coming to an end, I reflect on how fortunate I have been this month to speak at a number of Women’s Day events. I am grateful to be able to do what I love every day, whether it is one-on-one as a therapist or to an audience as an inspirational speaker. August is […]
Have you ever considered how your expectations of certain outcomes influence how you react to a situation? For example, you graduate top of your class and enter the job market, perhaps convinced that you’ll be able to pick and choose a company to work for. That expectation that the job search will be easy will […]
