The psychology of, and the Power of Faith
In these chaotic, volatile and unpredictable times, with the devastating sequele of the wars, the structures which we as humanity would rely on crumbling, closer to “home” family structures breaking down, and the very personal level the internal...
Princesses or Perverts?
When children start to touch or play with their private bits, we‘re often shocked, but this is quite normal. Here‘s why BY ALEXANDRA SCHNEIDER To parents of babies and toddlers, the sexual development of their children may seem like a topic that doesn’t carry much...
Navigate Co-parenting like a Pro!
Navigate Co-parenting like a Pro! By Hila Carlin, Social Worker Consulting at PsychMatters “Parenting through divorce doesn’t need to be permanently difficult. With over 50% of marriages terminating, and the psychological, physical and social sequele...
Children First, Feelings about your Ex Later
Written by MBALI MBATHA – mbali.mbatha@citypress.co.za – CITY PRESS TRENDING 21 January 2024 Romantic relationships are always a gamble as there is no crystal ball to tell us whether they will last for eternity or fizzle out in a week. But when children...
Faith l Hope | Love | Joy | Purity | Peace PsychMatters Year-end 2023 Message
Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn By Joanna Kleovoulou | Clinical psychologist | Founder Image By T. Christie Image by Phew, what a year it has been! The general theme for many – young and old – coming through our doors this year has been of despair,...
What are your child’s rights in South Africa
What are your child’s rights in South Africa, your Children’s Rights are those rights found in Section 28 in the Bill of Rights in the Constitution of South Africa and they form the basis for the best interest of the child in all matters affecting children. These...
How Shedding the Load on Loadshedding can build Resilience
How shedding the load on loadshedding can build resilience as we’ve entered a new year thankfully unmasked and less sanitised here in South Africa, what has your life unmasked and revealed? What has surfaced from the shadows that you can no longer hide? We all wear...
How to finally tell your family member they need therapy
Witnessing A Loved One Suffer From A Mental Illness Can Be Debilitating. Fortunately, There Are Ways To Help, Writes Janice Phiri TIME TO HEAL Make therapy a family affair with these easy steps to ensure a tighter family bond. In South Africa, mental health...
Helping heal a child’s broken heart
Helping heal a child’s broken heart, being human means that you will experience sorrow and grief at some point in your life. No one can escape this cycle and fact of life. This reality does not take away the pain and suffering it manifests. The opposite...
A Time To Be Daring
By Joanna Kleovoulou, PsychMatters Centre Founder l Clinical Psychologist l Writer M.A. Clinical Psychology (Wits) l B.A Honours Psychology (UJ) l B.A. Honours Business Management (UFS) l B.A Communications (UFS) Contributor of Improving Mental Health in the...
What Ferdinand can teach us about advancing humanity
By Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of PsychMatters® Welcome friends to Fabulous February – not because it is a short month and you wishing for the holidays to arrive already! Rather because there is something fresh and alive that...
Being a Teen in The 21st Century
Written by anonymous teen, learner at St. Benedicts College, Bedfordview, Johannesburg With the exams coming to an end, many teens (and their parents) are relieved and look forward to a much need break before the business of the new year. But for many others, as much...
Self-esteem or is it narcissism?
By Joanna Kleovoulou, clinical psychologist and founder So many of my adult patients loosely refer to their ex-partner, boss or family member as being “a real narcissist!… It makes me so angry when he is patronising!” we all know of someone that winds us up the...PsychMatters – On Taking responsibility
By Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist & Founder In light of what is happening currently in our country, with an uproar at the violation of our constitution by our president, I have this to contribute about my thoughts on responsibility – or the lack thereof...
Using Empathy
Empathy is the ability to put yourselves in somebody else’s shoes; to see the situation through their eyes; to understand their feelings given the situation they are in. What does this really mean in everyday life? Why is it important to practice this? How does it...The Gratitude Attitude
By Sarit Swisa, Clinical Psychologist I’m not sure about you, but many people start off they year feeling quite stressed. They’re bankrupt from the festive season, overwhelmed by how much there is to plan and organise for the coming months and worry just creeps in in...Post traumatic stress disorder
Download the SAFM The Talk Shop radio broadcast from 2 February 2016 done by Joanna Kleovoulou...
Can I Change?
By Clinical Psychologist, Sarit Swisa This is a question that I think inevitably many people are faced with at one time or another during their lives. The fear that change simply isn’t possible could arise for example, for that person who has been ‘planning’ to lose...