Journal therapy
Journal therapy Who would guess that the simple act of writing down your feelings and thoughts could have very real psychological and physical health benefits? Journal therapy [...]
Family therapy
Family therapy The family is where we learn most about the ethics, morals and social values that we take with us into the world and carry with [...]
Saying “thank you”
Saying "thank you" Two simple words can make a world of difference to the people around you. So, why is it so difficult to remember to say [...]
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is not mind control or brainwashing, as some people think. It cannot make a persons do something dangerous or embarrassing. In fact, it highlights the power of the mind [...]
Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer's disease is a cruel disease that attacks the brain, thereby profoundly altering who we really are. It literally steals from us our most basic [...]
Get a life!
Get a life! Want to live a happier, healthier life but don't know where to start? Keep it simple by making small changes that have big benefits. [...]
Acute stress disorder
The South African Stress and Health Study estimated that 75% of adult South Africans have experienced a traumatic event, such as a physical or sexual assault, motor vehicle accident, hijacking, [...]
Depression
Depression Too often depression sufferers are stigmatised as weak and unstable individuals. The truth of the matter is that many depression sufferers are well-qualified individuals with responsible [...]
Don’t allow retrenchment to impact your self-image
Don't allow retrenchment to impact your self-image It can be a shock to your ego, bank balance and lifestyle to be suddenly shunted from a life of [...]
How to improve your self-image
Your self-image is the "I am" definition of how you evaluate yourself. How you picture yourself determines your personality, behaviour, action and your relationships. Self-image is the image [...]
Reclaim your brain
Reclaim your brain Forget where you left your keys this morning? Don't worry, it's probably not a sign of Alzheimer's – everyone's a little forgetful at times. [...]
What is trauma? And what are the effects of trauma?
What is trauma? And what are the effects of trauma? Trauma has two common meanings. The first one refers to serious bodily injury and the second is [...]