Ways to Show Sympathy
Losing a loved one, whether a spouse, child, parent, or friend is not easy. Regardless of the circumstances, death is painful. As friends or family members of those grieving, it can be a struggle to find the right words or gestures to express sympathy, but the most important thing to remember is to be heartfelt […]
Burnout Prevention and Treatment – Part 2
Dealing With Burnout Whether you recognize the warning signs of burnout or you are already past the breaking point, try to push through the exhaustion, and continuing as you have been will only cause further emotional and physical damage. Now is the time to pause and change direction by learning how you can help yourself […]
Burnout Prevention and Treatment – Part 1
If constant stress has you feeling helpless, disillusioned, and completely exhausted, you may be on the road to burnout. What Is Burnout? It is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. As this stress […]
Ways to Treat Depression without Medication – Continued
Get More Exercise You don’t have to join a marathon, but it does mean putting out half an hour or so of low-intensity activity each day, which has been found to be effective in improving mood and quality of life. Take it outdoors to make it more effective. Fresh air and sunshine are especially healing […]
Ways to Treat Depression without Medication
For many people living with depression, medications can be wonderful drugs. Antidepressants can have side effects and be expensive, depending on your medical aid plan and the limits imposed. There are ways to counter some symptoms of depression that don’t involve prescription medications. If you have depression, you might like to try and manage it […]
Managing Holiday Stress
Do you feel tense at the thought of the holiday season? Does your heart skip a beat when you think about spending the entire day with your extended family? Does the thought of a revolving balance on your credit card from overspending keep you up at night? If you answered yes to any of these, […]
How Trauma Affects the Body
Most of us will experience trauma at some point. Many cases do have a wider historical context, perhaps being abused as a child. But traumatic events can occur on any day, at any time. It may be a car accident or a sudden loss of a loved one. There I no criteria for experiencing trauma. […]
Emotional Resilience: Ways to Be Resilient In Tough Times
When uncertainty stresses us out, making us wonder which path to take, what decision to make or whether to respond at all, it can be crippling for some of us as if we have not developed emotional resilience. If you do struggle with resilience, how do you move through the challenge? How do you respond […]
Gut Health and Mental Health
You should pay attention to your gut-brain connection, it may contribute to your anxiety and digestion problems. The gut-brain connection can link anxiety to stomach problems and vice versa. Have you ever had a “gut-wrenching” experience? Do certain situations make you “feel nauseous”? Have you felt “butterflies” in your stomach? These expressions are used for […]
What is a Counselling Psychologist?
Laurian Ward is a counselling Psychologist In Garsfontein. A counselling psychologist is a psychologist who is trained to provide therapy for mental health issues. They undertake highly specialized training in the assessment, diagnosis, formulation, and psychological treatment of mental health, behavioural, and emotional disorders across their lifespan. Counselling Psychologists are one type of psychologist to […]