Tag Archive for: The Centre for Effective Living

Managing Sensory Challenges Through the Festive Season

By: Emily Bemmer

Christmas is a time for gathering together family and friends, enjoying delicious food, and celebrating both the traditions and spontaneity that come with the holidays. Read more

How Your Attachment Style Shapes Your Love Life

By: Jennifer Chu

Ever wondered why your love life feels like a page-turner filled with thrilling plot twists? It’s not just coincidence; it’s your attachment style shaping your romantic relationship! Read more

The Psychological Impacts of Retirement

By: Monica Jacob 

I cannot wait to retire and put my feet up!” How many times has this thought crossed your mind, when you have one of those days at work? One of those days where everything seems to be falling to pieces. Read more

How Death-Anxiety Impacts on Mental Health, and How to Live Life to the Full

By: Michelle Nortje

“Death, however, does itch. It itches all the time. It is always with us, scratching at some inner door. Mirroring, softly, barely audibly, just under the membrane of consciousness. Hidden in disguise, leaking out in a variety of symptoms. It is the wellspring of many of our worries, stresses, and conflicts” Read more

Building a Sisterhood for Women to Support Each Other

By: Michelle Nortje

We know that women’s mental health can be impacted by several risk factors to health, such as hormonal fluctuations, lifestyle choices, genetics, and body image, to name a few. Read more

8 Tips for Healthy Social Media Use

By: Jennifer Chu 

Amy spends a lot of time scrolling on Instagram, where she sees glamorous photos showcasing friends’ exciting adventures and seemingly perfect lives. Read more

Workplace Stress and Perfectionism – Insights from Psychology

By: Michelle Dean 

The workplace can often be a challenging place, full of deadlines and unspoken demands and expectations. Read more

That Feeling of ‘Meh’-Ness, and 3 Ingredients to Combat It

By: Monica Jacob 

Someone asks, ‘How are you?’ and we are implicitly obligated to say, “I’m doing great, thanks!” Read more

The Flip Side of Empathy

By: Monica Jacob 

Empathy is a big theme when we talk about mental health at work – we want empathy from our co-workers, our clients, our bosses and our bosses’ bosses. Read more