Anxiety has quietly become one of the most defining health challenges of our time. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), approximately 4.4% of the global population—around 359 million people—were living with an anxiety disorder in 2021. In the United … Read More
A Clinical Psychologist’s Guide for Parents We are raising children in a time unlike any other. Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept, it is embedded in daily life. From homework help and entertainment algorithms to voice assistants and … Read More
Every day, there are countless elements that could potentially affect our mental health. According to clinical psychologist Dr Sandrina Haeck, these fall into 8 major areas of our life: Psychological and emotional factors Physical factors Spiritual factors Intellectual factors Financial … Read More
When we become parents we imagine our lives to be idyllic. We are expecting some trying times, and of course an adjustment period. But overall, parenthood is a joyful and fulfilling experience. However, for some parents that isn’t the case. … Read More
Process: Career guidance with a Grade 12 pupil The request presented to me: I want to Bring my teenage son / daughter in for psychometric assessments before he goes to study next year (Grade 12 pupil). Dear Ma’am, Career guidance … Read More
Reclaiming your identity after motherhood Dr Sandrina Haeck a Johannesburg based Clinical Psychologist suggests how to maintain the mother-child bond, while also indulging the mother-woman balance. When you become a mother, your kids’ lives become your own, particularly in the … Read More
“What is a Psychometrist?”, I am asked more often than not. Most people have an idea of what a Psychologist is, and some people can figure out that metrics indicate measurements, yet the term Psychometrist arrests their attention. Psychometrics refers to the measurement … Read More
Clinical psychology is a broad branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders. Some of the more common disorders that might be treated include learning disabilities, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
Jane* recently wrote a blog for my page. She is a woman who has been through deep, long-standing emotional trauma. She has been keeping me up to date about her recovery from depression and psychosis. It is a privilege to be able … Read More
Often parents assist their children in their studies by giving well-meaning advice which sadly can prove to be more harmful than helpful. The way in which many parents studied and the way in which our children should be studying vary … Read More
Somehow it’s often at this time of the year that one seems to hit a mid-year crisis. Whether it is personal, relational, work or school related, by now the year has gathered momentum and we are heading toward the latter … Read More
Since part of my service offering to individuals is career guidance assessments, a friend and I recently had a conversation around career choices. He asked me: “How does one know that one has chosen the right career? Does one ever know?” … Read More
Pre-school teachers will let us know that precisely what they teach their little charges is how to complete tasks within given time frames. Arguably it is never too early to start teaching children how to manage their time. Naturally, one … Read More
As a teacher who recently stepped out of the profession I can honestly say that it has become more and more apparent that many parents are afraid to set boundaries for their children. The result – households where toddlers and … Read More
We all respond to environmental stressors differently so there’s no “one size fits all” solution to managing stress. But if you feel like the stress in your South African lifestyle is out of control, it’s time to take action. Stress … Read More
