Sexual health education does not encourage children to have sex prematurely but instead helps them to understand and make informed decisions about their own sexuality when they are ready. It can help to delay sexual activity, as well as reduce … Read more
Do I need a counsellor or a therapist?
We often hear the terms ‘counsellor’ and ‘therapist’ when referring to professionals in the mental health field. Although these terms are usually used interchangeably, these two professions are not the same. Yet, both professions assist their clients to work on … Read more
What is sleep paralysis?
Sleep paralysis is a type of parasomnia (sleep disorder) that can be described as a “brain glitch” between sleeping and being awake. An episode of sleep paralysis may occur after falling asleep or waking up and is characterized by a … Read more
I keep dreaming about my ex – is this normal?
A lot of people may feel confused or unsettled when they have dreams about an ex-partner. This is particularly the case if the relationship did not end on a good note, as well as if the dreams about this person … Read more
The body (and) psychotherapy
There’s a general consensus among practitioners and scientists alike regarding the relationship between the body and the mind, meaning that the processes in one may affect the processes in the other. However, the connection could definitely be further explored (Berger, … Read more
Get Your Flirt On – The Why And How People Flirt
Flirting is a way for people to signal their attraction and interest in another person. It is a behaviour that is rooted in our human nature, usually with the aim of making a connection with somebody, and potentially having a … Read more
How Can a Dietitian Help You Lose Weight?
Losing weight can be challenging, but what is even more challenging is maintaining a healthier weight. A dietitian will help you in your weight loss journey by showing you how you can get started and most importantly how you can … Read more
Chronic Pain is so Painful…
How difficult is it to live with chronic pain? How taxing is it for someone to have to carry the full weight of a chronic issue, which may have been ongoing for years, and which may have changed their lives … Read more
Eat, Sleep, Repeat: 10 Tips to Break the Monotonous Cycle
Our bodies follow a natural cycle; with hormone levels decreasing or increasing causing sleep or hunger, heart rate rhythms, body temperature control, excretion, concentration, and our life cycle in general. This gives us some context to the fact that our … Read more
My Parents Don’t Approve of My Relationship
If you have ever felt the need to hide someone you’ve started dating from your parents, you’re not alone. A lot of people go through the experience of falling for someone that they think their parents will disapprove of. You … Read more