GRIT – In pursuit of long-term goals
Grit - passion, persistence and purpose in pursuit of long-term goals We have all observed that some people have the ability to pursue their goals while others really struggle and eventually give up. Apparently what is needed to stay focused and to achieve our goals...
Self – compassion
When we fail at something, or when we notice something that we do not like about ourselves, we usually respond by castigating ourselves and speaking negatively or harshly to ourselves. In fact, while we may extend comfort and compassion to others in such predicaments,...
Lifelong health – mind/body interaction
Most people dread the prospect of getting old - but it is an inevitable part of life. Dr Mario Martinez, a clinical neuropsychologist in USA, has done extensive research around the aging processes. His view is that while we may have a biological predisposition towards...
50 Shades of Gray – Romance or Abuse?
Sat, 14 Feb 2015 has been recorded as the biggest box office day in the history of Ster-Kinekor since 1995. The reason - the release of.... Fifty Shades of Grey. This movie has caused a stir –as did the books. Some have ventured to call it a romance. Others describe...
Feelings, Emotions and Repression.
Our feelings or emotions certainly add a colourful dimension to our lives – they help us understand ourselves and what is happening between ourselves and those around us. Often people speak of positive emotions such as happiness and joy. Anger and sadness are...
Suicide
Most people were both shocked and perplexed by the suicide of Robin Williams. Many questioned why such a successful man would be driven to take his own life. It is impossible to fully answer that question although many have certainly tried to provide us with insight...
Nurture through Discipline
Bringing up children is a difficult task, especially given the demands and stresses of our modern world. Many parents are floundering and are uncertain as to how to nurture their children correctly. The issue of discipline is a particularly ‘thorny’ issue. Generally...
The significance of Dreams
Clients often ask if their dreams have any significance. There are many differing opinions regarding the significance of dreams. In fact interested academics have spent life-times studying and researching dreams and yet still there are still many unanswered questions...
Mindsight
Do you ever find yourself being overwhelmed by your emotions or negative thoughts about yourself? It is as though you become locked into the thoughts and you just cannot seem to move on – the thoughts just keep going around and around in your head. Or perhaps you...
What is neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback is a form of the therapy which is used to treat neurological (brain) inefficiencies. This is done by placing electrodes on the scalp in order to read the brain activity. The client receives feedback in the form of sound or visual images on a computer...