Creative problem Solving In Teenagers 2
Creativity enables alternative ways of thinking Like any other skill, creativity is taught through practice. But much more than that, creative thinking unblocks old patterns or habits of thinking. The process of creative thinking forces your brain to leave its comfort zone and generate thoughts in different ways and patterns, engaging in situations in an […]
Creative Problem Solving In Teenagers
Creativity and mental health are some of the most important aspects of a teenager’s life that are instilled and taught since birth. This important development skill is often overlooked and a common misconception is that creativity is for artists only. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. The brain is trained to be creative […]
Fears and Phobias In Teens During Lockdown
It is normal for teens to feel anxious or nervous when the time comes to go back to school or have to give a report in class. Or maybe they feel claustrophobic in the confined space they need to be in during lockdown. There are several phobias that are quite normal when it comes to […]
Loneliness During Coronavirus
One of the feelings many of us are experiencing during the current coronavirus pandemic is loneliness. With the combined efforts to stay safe and save lives, our usual ways of seeing family, friends, or just familiar faces have been put on pause. How Lonely Are Adults Feeling? According to a survey done, one in four […]
Lockdown Level 4 – Working From Home With Your Child
With South Africa on Level-4 and parents having to take responsibility for their children’s schoolwork, we look at how parents can help their children stay on top of their learning and tasks. Begin With Goal-Setting Beginning with the end in mindsets your child up for success. • Formulate a to-do list• Include school assignments and […]
Reduce Stress During Lockdown
As South Africans, we are currently in a nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Many people are experiencing heightened feelings of uncertainty, unrest, and loneliness. While these feelings are completely understandable, given the unprecedented nature of the situation, it is important for everybody – especially those who are predisposed to […]
Tips For Parenting During The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak
The Coronavirus pandemic has upended family life around the world. School closures, working remotely, physical distancing – it’s a lot to navigate for anyone, especially for parents. Here are a few tips to help manage this new normal. One-on-one Time Can’t go to work? Schools closed? Worried about money? It is normal to feel stressed […]
What Is Positive Psychology?
If you have been hearing the term “positive psychology”, but you are not quite sure what it is, you are at the right place! There are some common misconceptions about Positive Psychology, both about what it is and what it is not. Definition Of Positive Psychology Positive Psychology is a scientific approach to studying human […]
Solution-Focused Therapy
Unlike traditional forms of therapy that take time to analyze problems, pathology, and past life events, solution-focused therapy concentrates on finding solutions in the present time and exploring one’s hope for the future to find quicker solutions to one’s problems. This method takes the approach that you know what you need to do to improve […]
What Is Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy is a form of Counselling that views people as separate from their problems. This allows clients to get some distance from the issues: to see how the issue might actually be helping them or protecting them, more than it is hurting them. With this new perspective, individuals feel more empowered to make changes […]