by Sandra Martins | Feb 8, 2012 | Join our Support Group, Parenting
“Through the services that we provide at PsychMatters, we have recognised much need for all the mothers in our local community whom desire a voice and a support system to assist them through the most responsible role and journey – being a mother. Our ‘Mothers’...
by Sandra Martins | Feb 8, 2012 | Media, Parenting, Relationship Matters
Compiled by Melanie Hamaty, Clinical Psychologist from PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre, Bedfordview – 011 450 3576 1. Following the birth of a baby, what should a couple’s REALISTIC expectations be in terms of their relationship? The birth of a baby...
by Sandra Martins | Jan 26, 2012 | Events, Parenting, Toddlers
THE “STORK TALK”: A Guide to speak wisely with your child about their Sexuality Facilitator: Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist, Johannesburg For many parents, raising a child is the most gratifying job—and one of the most challenging. Given the high statistics...
by Sandra Martins | Jan 11, 2012 | Events, Parenting
Facilitator: Joanna Kleovoulou (Clinical Psychologist) Your child’s self-esteem: Healthy self-esteem is a child’s armour against the challenges of the world. Children who feel good about themselves seem to have an easier time handling conflicts, coping with life,...
by Sandra Martins | Jan 11, 2012 | Events, Parenting, Toddlers
First Aid and basic childcare, facilitator – Leeann Holdsworth Being responsible for the care and survival of your baby can be very overwhelming for first time parents and caretakers. This workshop is for first time moms, domestic workers and nannies who would...
by Sandra Martins | Dec 21, 2011 | Media, Parenting, Toddlers
Raising a Responsible child: Too young to decide? By Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist and Director of PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre What was meant to be an exciting expedition to the toy store with my four-year-old niece, turned that intended delightful...