Paint it Black: Jungian Song Analysis

Paint it Black: Jungian Song Analysis

CREDITSBy Dr M van Zyl “Paint It Black” is a song by the Rolling Stones, released in 1966 on their album “Aftermath.”It was also the theme song from “Sending Vietnam” or the original “Tour of Duty” TV series that ran in the late 1980’s....
Barbie

Barbie

CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl I first need to declare that I:a) Have not seen the Barbie movieb) Never played or owned a Barbie dollc) Found all these criticisms about Barbie: 1. Unrealistic Body Proportions: One of the most pervasive criticisms is that Barbie’s...
Thoughts on Self-awareness and Self-reflection

Thoughts on Self-awareness and Self-reflection

CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl Self-awareness is the conscious understanding and recognition of one’s own thoughts, emotions, beliefs, motivations, strengths, weaknesses, and behaviours. It is an essential aspect of personal growth and development and involves the...
Sleeping problems in children: tips for parents

Sleeping problems in children: tips for parents

CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl The most difficult part of having children was to deal with them if they did not sleep. I am one of those people who need eight hours of sleep (at least) to function. So, what can we do with a child that does not sleep well? Children can...