Wat is die positiewe sielkunde, en watter voordeel kan jy daaruit trek? Dr. Wilmien Human, kliniese sielkundige en senior dosent, praat oor praktiese maniere om algaande gelukkiger te leef. Navorsingsresultate wys dat hulpmiddels soos ‘n dankbaarheidsjoernaal op die lang duur stres kan verminder en ons fisieke gesondheid, immuunstelsel, verhoudings en vlak van tevredenheid ‘n hupstoot kan gee.

Who would have thought that being kind has scientifically proven benefits? In “The five side-effects of kindness” Dr. David Hamilton describes how the brain, heart and immune system benefit from their owner’s kind thoughts and actions. In fact, kindness kan relieve depression, slow the ageing process and strengthen relationships. Experiment with these practical guidelines to enhance your life on different levels – they’re free!

Although some never make it known, at least one in ten South Africans suffers from some form of mental illness at one stage or another. Veteran journalist Marion Scher tells podcast host Mariette Snyman about her recent book, “Surfacing”. On these pages she shares the personal stories of people who have learnt to live fulfilled lives despite challenges like depression, anxiety disorder, a daughter’s suicide or bipolar disorder.

We are all affected by the death of a loved one, but children can be particularly vulnerable. Clinical psychologist Shelley Hall explains how to support a grieving child and which signs could indicate that professional help is required. Recounting the case of an 8-year-old who witnessed her father shoot her mother and grandparents, Shelley illustrates the efficacy of BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy.

Ons kan kinders nie weghou van die dood nie: hulle kom dit in rekenaarspeletjies en die media teë. Volwassenes is dalk ongemaklik met die onderwerp, maar sodra ‘n kind direk geraak word, het ons die regte woorde nodig. Alta Bence van die CHOC Childhood Cancer-stigting gee riglyne oor hoe om die dood te verduidelik, ons eie hartseer te deel, wanneer ‘n kind ‘n oorledene se liggaam moet sien, en hoe om ‘n kind met ‘n terminale siekte te begelei.  

Studies show up to 80% of all cases of erectile dysfunction are caused by an underlying medical problem. This means that getting help for erectile dysfunction - sooner rather than later - can save a man’s life. Dr. Jireh Serfontein talks about the causes, treatment, and how a concerned partner can start the conversation on this delicate matter. Above all, she says, there is hope!

The Corona pandemic has increased the incidence of anxiety, whether generalised or more specific - such as performance anxiety. Clinical social worker Morag Scordilis uses case studies to illustrate how children, teenagers and adults can benefit from BWRT® and why it is a fast, cost effective solution.

Dr. Elna Rudolph, medical doctor and sexologist, talks about the difference between menopause and perimenopause; her approach to menopause; symptoms like hot flushes, vaginal dryness, sleeping problems, weight gain and osteoporosis; how these can be treated by balancing your hormones; and the dos and don’ts of dating later in life.

Developmental specialist dr. Melodie de Jager introduces a free, weekly blog for the woman who wants to be a mother but doesn’t know where to start. “The Art of Co-creating” will also interest dads, grandparents, and anyone fascinated by the science behind the shaping of a baby. Melodie tells Mariette about fictional characters Zani and Jake’s compelling journey - navigating their emotions, seeking clarity, and making choices informed by scientific research on preconceptual care, prenatal development, birth, and other key subjects.

Do you know someone who is particularly choosy about food, avoids crowds in shopping malls, struggles with eye-hand coordination, or has difficulty functioning in an open-plan office? The cause could be sensory integration dysfunction or SID. Occupational therapist Charlene Cruickshank describes sensory discrimination and modulation, the two extremes of poor sensory processing, and how this disorder is identified and treated.

Of jy nou voltyds werk, enkellopend is, en kinders het of nie – die lewenspas is vinnig. By tye raak die eise eenvoudig net te veel. Kliniese sielkundige dr. Wilmien Human gesels eerlik oor maniere om ons balans te behou, en oor kopskuiwe wat ons kan help om ons eiesoortige, gesonde “supervrou-rol” te skep.

Face profiling is a startlingly accurate assessment tool that tells us a lot about our true self. Now add brain profiling, which sheds light on our brain preferences, and the road to goals such as working more efficiently or attaining a healthy weight suddenly opens up.  Face profiler and personal development coach Marthie Maré tells Mariette how this works.  

Can face profiling reveal your talents, challenges - and who you really are? Absolutely, says face profiler and personal development coach Marthie Maré. Find out what physiognomy is, how it works, and how the self-knowledge you gain can benefit you and your relationships, at home and at work.

Some children’s defiance has a neurological basis - it could be Oppositional Defiance Disorder, or ODD. A general practitioner with a special interest in neurological conditions describes what ODD is, which signs to look for, how it is diagnosed, and how it can be treated. Parents of children with ODD require additional support.  

Sexual health expert dr. Jireh Serfontein assures us that it is normal when we find our sexual relationships affected by the pandemic; what this can involve, and what to do to keep safe - and still feel connected.

Hoe omskryf ons eensaamheid en watter faktore kan daartoe lei? Moet jy bekommerd raak as jou kind knaend eenkant is? Wanneer moet jy ingryp, en hoe kan jy help? Sandy Lewis van Akeso Psigiatriese Klinieke gee raad.

From IUD’s to the morning-after pill ... Dr. Jireh Serfontein, sexual health physician, offers her advice on different forms of birth control and their effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages.

Met aandagafleibaarheid/hiperaktiwiteit is ons almal bekend, maar nie met begaafdheid nie. Gesinsberader en “transformational parenting coach” Mia von Scha skets die eienskappe van begaafdes, watter toestande of kwessies met ADHD verwar kan word, die voor- en nadele van “giftedness” en hoe om hierdie kinders te hanteer. Daarby het begaafde kinders meermale begaafde ouers!

Dis nie net “groot” gebeure soos inbrake wat ons traumatiseer nie. Selfs ‘n verkeersknoop en die vrees dat jy laat is, kan jou liggaam se veg-, vlug- of vriesreaksie sneller. Voorligtingsielkundige Eleen Polson bespreek die oorsake, simptome en hantering van post-traumatiese stressindroom.

Die verlies van ‘n lewensmaat, ouer word, die stryd om oorlewing en ‘n pynlike siektetoestand kán met grasie hanteer word. Marina Beukes, besigheidsvrou en maatskaplike werker, deel haar inspirerende benadering.