by Dr M Van Zyl | Sep 29, 2023 | What's New
CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl What is the Polyvagal Theory? Dr. Stephen Porges developed the Polyvagal Theory in the 1990s and offered a nuanced way to understand the autonomic nervous system, especially in the context of safety, threat, and social behaviour. The name...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Sep 22, 2023 | What's New
CREDITS By Dr M van Zyl Most people are reluctant to visit a psychiatrist, thinking that it is evidence that they are “mad.” However, visiting a psychiatrist can be a helpful step towards addressing mental health concerns, and you should leave the consultation with a...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Aug 25, 2023 | What's New
CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl We all know (and sometimes trust) Dr. Google. I have asked CHAT GPT to list some of the worst online advice. This list is quite “mild” compared to what I have read/ been told by patients and family members. 1. Self-diagnosis and...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Aug 18, 2023 | What's New
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....
by Dr M Van Zyl | Aug 11, 2023 | What's New
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...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Jul 21, 2023 | What's New
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...