by Dr M Van Zyl | Oct 28, 2021 | What's New
Today I write about something that is not a therapy program– a personality test named the Enneagram. Patients treated in our ward or programs are often diagnosed with a type of Personality Disorder. Although an accurate diagnosis is essential, we seem to forget...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Oct 22, 2021 | What's New
Why are tribal tattoos so popular? The two main reasons are that they are aesthetically pleasing (e.g., looks good!) and gives a sense of belonging through shared heritage. Are there reasons I should not get a tribal tattoo- even if it looks super cool? Here we need...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Oct 14, 2021 | What's New
Credits Psychology Today Living on autopilot is the opposite of living mindfully. Being mindful is defined as paying attention, on purpose, in the present, without judgment (Jon Kabat-Zinn). So, living on autopilot means going through the day without noticing the...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Oct 7, 2021 | What's New
Credits CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) The CDC-Kaiser Permanent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is one of the most significant childhood abuse and neglect investigations. The original study was conducted from 1995-1997 and involved 17 000...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Sep 30, 2021 | What's New
I have written about the benefits of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in the past but watching a webinar from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk yesterday prompted me to revisit this topic. EMDR is a trauma processing technique. It involves keeping the trauma...
