by Dr M Van Zyl | Jan 27, 2023 | What's New
CREDITSDr Melane van Zyl The most effective way to learn to cope with intense emotions Many people present to a psychiatrist or psychologist saying, “I cannot cope,” or “I cannot control my emotions. They have noticed that they repeatedly behave in a certain way that...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Jan 20, 2023 | What's New
CREDITSDr Melane van Zyl MBCT: An effective relapse prevention program Depression is a common condition that brings great suffering. The COVID -19 pandemic and its socioeconomic consequences have contributed to even higher rates of depression and suicide. Luckily,...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Dec 9, 2022 | What's New
CREDITS Dr Melane van Zyl Jung proposed the idea of the wounded healer. Jung suggested that a psychotherapist is compelled to heal others because of the therapist’s wounds. Some statistics show that many psychiatrists and psychologists suffer from depression and...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Dec 8, 2022 | What's New
CREDITS MAYO Clinic By Mayo Clinic Staff Discover the connection between health and friendship, and how to promote and maintain healthy friendships. Friendships can have a major impact on your health and well-being, but it’s not always easy to develop or...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Nov 24, 2022 | What's New
CREDITSDr Melane Van Zyl In the last articles we have looked at what DBT is. DBT is a skills based, behavioural therapy used for a variety of psychological problems. However, these skills are incredibly valuable for all of us. When signing up to participate in this...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Nov 18, 2022 | What's New
CREDITS ACTIVE BEAT By Emily Lockhart Feeling fatigued can seriously disrupt your day and reduce your productivity.It’s more common than you may think! Both men and women report feeling sleepy about 3-days per week.You may have no energy due to a lack of sleep, a poor...