by Dr M Van Zyl | Feb 3, 2022 | What's New
Why Are People Afraid of Clowns? CREDITS Britannica BY Amy Tikkanen Coulrophobia is no laughing matter. This irrational fear of clowns can cause panic and nausea. Although it’s a rare phobia, many people find clowns creepy if not downright scary. Why? The answer lies...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Feb 2, 2022 | What's New
CREDITS The World University RankingsBy Jack Grove Star Wars: a case study in psychiatric disorders? As fans await the release of The Force Awakens, could Star Wars help teach psychoanalytic concepts in university? Spoiler alert! This article gives away plot lines...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Jan 28, 2022 | What's New
CREDITSVery Well MindBy Arlin Cuncic What Is an Existential Crisis? An existential crisis refers to feelings of unease about meaning, choice, and freedom in life. Whether referred to as an existential crisis, or existential anxiety, the main concerns are the same:...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Jan 21, 2022 | What's New
CREDITSTIMEBY ANNE HELEN PETERSENPetersen is co-author of the upcoming book Out of Office: The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working From Home Ever since vaccinations became widely available to adults, the conversation on HR departments and C-suites and Teams...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Dec 21, 2021 | What's New
CREDITS Beliefnet From ancient times, people have welcomed the new year with rituals to attract good fortune. Here’s a sampling. New Year’s Eve, with its emphasis on romance and indulgence, might seem like a totally secular celebration. But underneath all...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Dec 16, 2021 | What's New
B A van der Kolk 1, A Hostetler, N Herron, R E FislerAffiliations expand• PMID: 7533284 Abstract Prolonged and severe trauma, particularly trauma that occurs early in the life cycle, tends to result in a chronic inability to modulate emotions. When this occurs, people...
