by Dr M Van Zyl | Mar 19, 2021 | Infographics
1. WHAT IS EMDR? EMDR was discovered in 1987 by American psychologist, Francine Shapiro, when she noticed that eye movements influence the way we react to emotions, memories and behaviours. This process can identify the root of the underlying psychopathology. This... by willem | Jan 21, 2021 | Infographics
1. WHAT IS TRAUMA Trauma can be defined as: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- characterised by re-living the trauma (e.g. flashbacks), avoidance (e.g. do not want to go back to the place where it happened) and hypervigilance (e.g. startle easily). Acute Stress... by willem | Jan 21, 2021 | Infographics
1. WHAT IS A PANIC ATTACK A spontaneous, discreet episode of intense fear that begins abruptly and last for several minutes to an hour. Many different symptoms in the body can occur including: Palpitations, chest pain Difficulty in breathing, hyperventilation Sweating...