Parenting Tips For Children With AD(H)D

by | Dec 6, 2011 | Media

by Clinical Psychologist Joanna Kleovoulou AD(H)D is not just a disorder that can disrupt school performance, it is an all-day disorder. AD(H)D clearly also affects how children get along with friends and family, complete homework assignments and chores, and...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

by | Dec 6, 2011 | Media

Compiled by Melanie Hamaty, Clinical Psychologist from PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre Bedfordview Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become familiar to many South Africans due to the high crime rate in the country.  According to the South African Crime...

Danger Of Suicide With Release Of Matric Results

by | Dec 6, 2011 | Media

Compiled by Melanie Hamaty, Clinical Psychologist, PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre Bedfordview Matric exams have always been known to be a stressful and daunting time for both learner and parents.  Once the final paper is written there is a sense of relief and...

Managing Conflicting Household Harmony

by | Dec 6, 2011 | Media

Sibling Rivalry – really such a bad thing? 7 Tips to Household Harmony By Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist, Director PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre Bedfordview A certain amount of rivalry and conflict between siblings is normal and even useful.  Sibling...

Torn In Two

by | Dec 6, 2011 | Media

Loving two men at once inevitably means having to make an agonising decision. Who do you choose – or should you walk away from both? – By Carla Calitz Who should Bella choose?’ This is the question the Twilight saga revolves around – and it’s difficult not...