Can one learn to be happy? Absolutely, says personal transformation specialist Angela Hardy. The key lies in understanding how our minds create our feelings. Along with clarifying the working of the brain, the importance of being aware of our thoughts and of relaxing the body, Angela offers practical tips to help us live a more joyful life.

Pastorale narratiewe terapeut dr. Marietjie van Loggerenberg praat oor die hantering van ‘n kind wat uit die kas kom, skok en skaamte, wanpersepsies rakende gay-wees, en die vrees vir verwerping en seksueel oordraagbare siektes. Sy gee raad - ook vir ouers wat ‘n geloofstryd beleef - en omlyn 7 stappe na die uiteindelike aanvaarding van ‘n kind se seksuele oriëntasie. Sensitiewe inhoud: dié gesprek is vir volwassenes bedoel.

Would you like a healthy lifestyle to be sustainable rather than overwhelming? If so, you’d best get rid of guilt. Health coach Zena le Roux reframes self-reproach around eating and exercising, explains which “external voices” should be disregarded, and advocates understanding of the gut-brain connection and other aspects of holistic well-being.

Clinical psychologist Jeffrey Rink’s love of psychotherapy, nature, traditional African culture, symbolism and meditation come together in his intimate wilderness retreats. Don’t miss his stories about the mopani trees, elephant dung and termitaria – they inform and delight! Jeffrey explains what Ecopsychology is, how a sense of humour features on Ecopsychology Africa retreats, and how meaningful personal transformation takes place.

Personal transformation specialist Angela Hardy demonstrates that unconditional self-love is, in fact, possible. She explains why striving to be a better person is counter-productive, how knowing the nature of the mind can change one’s approach, and that self-sabotage programs can be cleared to allow for genuine and lasting acceptance of oneself and others.

Hoewel die persepsie dat maer wees gelyk is aan mooi wees toenemend vervaag, bly gewigsverlies om gesondheids- en ander redes vir baie mense belangrik. Opvoedkundige sielkundige Karin Bronkhorst praat oor die verband tussen emosies en eetpatrone, wanneer ‘n gebrek aan selfbeheersing geen rol speel nie, wat hipnoterapie behels en hoe die behandeling van kwessies soos trauma tot gesonder gedragspatrone kan lei.

Dr. Helene van Diemen discusses the advantages of effective communication between body, mind and soul, what gets in the way of understanding our inner workings, and how unresolved emotional issues relate to disease. She offers practical tips on listening to our body and trusting our intuition, and clarifies the Core Regeneration healing method.

Dr. Carel-Piet van Eeden, integrative practitioner, Catholic priest and independent Reiki Master from Johannesburg, explains what Reiki is, where it originated, how it works, what experiencing it feels like, and how it relates to the laying on of hands.

Being sexually active can lead to contracting an STI. Dr. Jireh Serfontein, medical doctor and sexologist, talks about common sexually transmitted infections, their symptoms, testing, treatment and the effect on one’s health and intimate relationship. She discusses the management of shame, stigma and “STI phobia”.

Sou jy graag wou weet wat jou huisdier dink of wil hê? Jenny Shone, ‘n ervare dieretelepatie-kommunikeerder, verduidelik dis nes ‘n nuwe taal wat jy aanleer. Sy praat oor die drie maniere waarop diere kommunikeer, die opsporing van vermiste diere, en hoe troeteldiere se gedrags- of gesondheidsprobleme gesinskwessies kan weerspieël.

Die besluit om te skei, die egskeidingsproses en die aanpassing daarná is emosioneel uitmergelend en behels groot praktiese uitdagings. As jy iemand in hierdie situasie wil bystaan, moet jy dit oordeelkundig doen. Pastorale terapeut ds. Braam Klopper verduidelik hoe jy van hulp kan wees, wat om nié te doen nie en hoe om vertroulike inligting te hanteer. Hy gee ook raad oor die geloofsworsteling wat egskeiding vir gelowiges kan meebring.

Do you need a manual for your teen? A book written by a psychiatrist for teens and their parents clarifies the changes in teenagers’ brains and bodies; the challenges they face; and the support they require to form a healthy identity. Dr. Terri Henderson explains how knowledge and informed choices can lessen anxiety, strengthen relationships, and ensure a better outcome for all.

Elke mens treur anders. Ds. Braam Klopper, pastorale terapeut en rouspesialis, verduidelik hoe die manier waarop iemand sterf en ander faktore ons hantering van smart beïnvloed. Ons moet ook verstaan dat mans en vroue droefheid verskillend verwerk. Begrip vir uiteenlopende roupatrone, sienings van lojaliteit en benaderings tot intimiteit maak dit makliker om mekaar te ondersteun.

Dr. Carel-Piet van Eeden’s experience of cancer inspired him to leave his corporate position and become an integrative practitioner. He supports others on similar journeys, honouring the fact that this process sometimes excludes physical recovery. Carel-Piet explains how nutrition, supplements, exploring emotional links to disease, NLP, Reiki and mindfulness can enhance healing and play a preventative role.

Wanneer jy hoor jou dogter is lesbies of jou seun is gay, het jy sinvolle inligting en advies nodig. Dr. Marietjie van Loggerenberg, pastorale narratiewe terapeut, bespreek navorsing oor die oorsake van homoseksualiteit, wanopvattings en die vrees vir verwerping, opbouende kommunikasie, en die geloofstryd wat gelowige ouers (en hul gay kind) mag beleef.
Sensitiewe inhoud: bespreking van onder meer seksuele oriëntasie. Dié gesprek is vir volwassenes bedoel.

Clinical psychologist Heleen Loubser explains how trauma and chronic stress affect the body, contributing not only to emotional problems but also to physical health conditions. She discusses the fight/flight/freeze response, what happens when a survival response cannot be completed, and which symptoms may follow. Heleen shows how these adverse effects can be addressed by means of body-based therapies such as SE, TRE, EMDR, EMI, BWRT and hypnotherapy.

A parent’s loss of capacity can be temporary or long-term and may include physical disability, mental health issues, ageing - even stress. Low vision consultant Jenny Webster describes how changing your thinking around limitation can help you find practical solutions, foster independence, and ease relationships. She talks about the challenges, bonuses and what keeps her going on her journey with Stargardt’s disease.

What happened when you were sixteen? Were you dealing with challenges, triumphs, or a monotonous existence? Counselling psychologist Eleen Polson invites us to reflect on our own, inner 16-year-old self in ways that help us reconnect with our body, creativity, and free-flowing feminine energy. She explains how sisterhood can nourish this experience, and that being unsure of the outcome needn’t deter us from trusting the process of development and growth.

Losing a loved one has always been hard, but the pandemic has led to people dying alone in hospital, impacted on funerals, and contributed to a lack of closure in those left behind. Clinical psychologist Rafiq Lockhat describes how bereavement entails shock, functioning on autopilot, grappling with anger, sadness and guilt, and negotiating the readjustment phase. He explains how BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy can relieve intense pain in the case of normal as well as complicated grief.

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We all have the need to love and be loved, but sometimes we seem to grow apart instead of closer to each other. Surprisingly, developing our individuality can strengthen intimacy. Sexuality counsellor André Webster explains different aspects of intimacy and offers tools for uncovering our own and our partners’ “back stories”, facilitating our individuation, and overcoming gridlock.