Book: I am Loved by Lara Salzwedel | 06 Sep 2017 |
I have recently attempted my first, full colour, children's book, which is therapeutic by nature. It covers themes of abandonment, grief, anger, and sadness in children who find themselves in difficult family environments. To quote the foreword to parents or caregivers: |
Post Surgery Psychological Trauma | 02 Jul 2015 |
For most, we do not consider life saving surgery as specifically traumatic until we, or someone close to us, |
Happiness | 27 Apr 2015 | |
Self-Care | 08 Mar 2015 |
Very often, self-care is a neglected aspect of our daily patterns and routines - some do not know what it is |
The Importance of Parents Playing with Their Children | 29 Jan 2015 |
Play has multiple benefits for a child, it is a tool of learning and contributes to physical, mental, and social health. |
When not to get Married | 05 Jan 2015 |
Marriages fail, according to the divorce statistics for South Africa divorces increased by 28% from 2012 to 2013. |
Assisting Your Anxious Child | 19 Oct 2014 |
If you are the parent of an anxious child you are not alone, stats point to 1 in 8 children suffering from anxiety. |
Retrenchment and the Accompanying Psychological Effects | 08 Sep 2014 |
In current day South Africa the concept of retrenchment is a reality, and we live with some of the highest statistics of u |
Expressing Negative Emotions | 30 Jul 2014 |
Whether we express them or not we all experience feelings. |
Burnout | 14 Jun 2014 |
Many of us have heard of burnout and may at times, when feeling exhausted, question whether we may in fact be "burn |