Bullying – You Don’t Have to Face It Alone Bullying Help in South Africa | Dr. Leonora de Villiers Have you ever felt your stomach knot up just thinking about seeing a certain person? Have you found yourself avoiding places, people, or situations because of how someone treats you? Maybe it’s the cruel [...]
You’re Not Lazy — You’re Burned Out A Message for Young Professionals Under Pressure In the fast-paced landscape of modern working life — especially in South Africa’s competitive and often unstable job market — many young professionals find themselves overwhelmed, exhausted, and questioning their ability to cope. Long hours, relentless meetings, the pressure [...]
Exam Stress: Coping or Just Surviving? Here’s Why It Matters More Than You Think By Dr. Leonora de Villiers – Psychologist The textbooks are open, highlighters are out, and the pressure is sky-high. As exam season looms, many students and parents find themselves trapped in a silent storm of stress, frustration, and exhaustion. [...]
Do you harm, cut, or injure yourself or know somebody who does self-mutilation? Then this blog is specially for you to become more knowledgeable about this challenging, unhealthy emotional behavior! Self-mutilation also known as self-harm or self-injury, is a complex and often misunderstood behavior. It involves the act of intentionally causing harm to [...]
Understanding ADD and ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Adults Are you concerned about your child's concentration in school or your focus at work? Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are neurodevelopmental conditions that can significantly impact attention, impulse control, and overall performance in both children and adults. What [...]
# Suicide Awareness: You Can Help Save a Life !! Did you know that from September to November, suicide rates are statistically at their highest? It's a heart-breaking reality that no one is immune from—these tragedies don't just happen to strangers. Too often, families are left saying, "No one expected this." The person [...]
Breaking Free from Self-Medication and Addiction: Why Psychological Support is Crucial In today's world, it can be hard to recognize when you're self-medicating. After all, drinking alcohol is a socially acceptable part of many cultures. Prescription medications are found in most homes, and recreational drugs like marijuana are legal or easily accessible in [...]
Understand your thinking style and yourself! Are You Struggling to Connect? Do you ever feel frustrated during conversations? Feeling like others just don’t “get” you? Do misunderstandings frequently arise, whether at work, with friends, or even at home? Have you ever walked away from a discussion feeling unheard or thinking, “If only they [...]
Die slaggate van te veel lofsange. As jy dink jou kind is die oulikste, slimste kind wat daar is en jy maak seker hulle weet dit, moet jy dalk begin om ‘n bietjie briek aan te draai met al die lofprysing en komplimente of jy maak dalk ‘n narsis groot, volgens die kenners. [...]
HELP ! Dalk te veel stres en meer vatbaar vir COVID-19? Stres Stres het ongemerk deel van ons daaglikse woordeskat en lewe geword. So het die simptome van hoë stresvlakke ook ‘n “normaal” geword, sodat ons dit dalk nie eers meer raaksien nie. Ons liggaam is ontwerp om ‘n klein bietjie stres op [...]
