The Mental Health Cost of being Constantly Available
While technology advancements have several benefits, there are also downsides. Perhaps one of the biggest disadvantages is the expectation to be ‘switched on’ and instantly available. An instant message may pop up while you’re driving, having dinner with your family or are at the movies. Some...
High-functioning Depression
We’re often advised to ‘check in on the strong friend, too’. There’s a good reason for this- people who are struggling don’t always look like they’re struggling. There is a tendency to judge one’s mental health by how functional they are. However, one can be depressed while still carr...
Perimenopause & mental health
There has been a surge of women are presenting to therapy during perimenopause. Because there had been no prior warning, many women find themselves overwhelmed, with not just the physical symptoms, but also the psychological impact. One of the most common complaints I hear from women in perimenopa...
Safety First – Understanding the role of safety in emotional regulation
In moments of conflict, our bodies immediately move toward survival and safety. When our brains detect a threat, our nervous system automatically prepares us to fight, flee, or freeze. This is a normal and healthy survival response. The challenge is that as our threat response activates, we lose ac...
Your Child Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time. They’re Having One.
Every parent knows the moment. The grocery store checkout. The sweet they can't have. Your perfectly logical explanation: We have snacks in the car. Dinner is soon. And then... total meltdown. The crying escalates. People start looking. Your stress levels rise. You find yourself wondering, Why is...
The Psychological Impact of Cancer Survivorship
There is no going Back to ‘Normal’ The end of cancer treatment is often commemorated with the ringing of a bell. This is meant to signify the end of a difficult chapter and life is expected to go back to ‘normal’. However, this is not the reality for many cancer survivors. The Psychologi...
AI & Mental Health
Millions of people worldwide are using AI chatbots as their psychologists. While AI has made knowledge and resources more easily accessible, they need to be used with caution where mental health is concerned. Pros of using AI for Therapy: While you may need to wait for an appointment with a ...
The Perfection Complex
Perfectionism is defined as – the need to be or appear perfect, or to achieve perfection. It’s not the same as striving to do your best, nor is it about healthy achievement and growth. For many South Africans, juggling work, financial stress, family responsibilities and expectations (self-impos...
Finding Contentment with Things as they Are
How do we find Inner Peace whatever the external circumstances? A common phrase that we hear from participants in our programs, and from clients that we work with in the coaching space is, “I want to feel happy, peaceful, and content”. Many people feel that if external circumstances were differ...
