Tag Archive for: psychology

What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?

By: The Centre for Effective Living

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic modality that has been proven to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Read more

Reducing Black and White Thinking – And Living With Grey

By: Lauren Chee

Black and white thinking is a type of cognitive distortion that involves thinking in extremes. Read more

Drained After Socialising? How to Recognise Social Fatigue

By: Johanna McCarthy

Social fatigue refers to when our capacity for socialising or our “social battery” has run out. Read more

Got Performance Anxiety? Here’s Some Strategies to Manage it

By: Sarah Hindle

Feeling nervous in front of a crowd is a universal human experience. However, when performance anxiety is severe, it can impact the quality of the performance itself. Read more

Recognising Burnout in the Helping Professions

By: Rinet Van Lill

As people in helping professions, we have the privilege to serve and support others. This includes healthcare providers, teachers, spiritual leaders, and others who dedicate themselves to serving people. Read more

Return to the Present Using Mindfulness

By: J.H. Venter 

As a clinical psychologist, I often work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns, and one area they find challenging is to be in the present. Read more

The Balance Wheel: A Simple Resilience Tool for Times of Stress

By: Lauren Chee 

At times when stress hits us hard, we may need some quick and practical resilience tools. Read more

Journalling: 5 Tips to Use Your Journal More Effectively

By: Michelle Nortje

Several people over the years have let me know that they aren’t quite sure how to journal. Read more

Journalling: 5 Tips to Use Your Journal More Effectively

By: Michelle Nortje

Several people over the years have let me know that they aren’t quite sure how to journal. Read more

Thinking of Getting Therapy? Here’s 4 Reasons to Act Now

By: Rinet Van Lill 

Embarking on life’s journey exposes us to a myriad of challenges and struggles that can jeopardise our well-being. Read more