by Claremont Practice | Aug 21, 2013 | Parenting
By: Ilka Bezuidenhout Psychologists in private practice are continuing to experience an increase in parents requesting guidance in communication and discipline methods at home with their children. Previously parents would bring their children for individual therapy...
by Claremont Practice | Jul 2, 2013 | Trauma
By: Debbie Paizee Key Points: Childhood abuse does not directly cause problems, and problems occur in the absence of childhood abuse. Such abuse, however, does render a person more vulnerable to a wide range of difficulties. In particular, an abusive history can...
by Claremont Practice | Jun 28, 2013 | Divorce
By: Sinmarie Pieterse Divorce and parental separation are major stressors for all family members. Divorce is not an isolated event but a sequence of on-going changes. The child experiences the same feelings as adults, but does not have the language skill to...
by Claremont Practice | May 16, 2013 | Mood Disorders
By: Julian Jooste What is Bipolar Mood Disorder (BMD) As the name suggests, people with BMD experience extreme, polar opposite states of mood. These can be exceptionally high (manic), or very low (depressed). Manic episode: Typified by elevated mood, increased energy...
by Claremont Practice | Apr 12, 2013 | Children
By: Kerry Acheson Self-esteem refers to how much worth or value we perceive ourselves to have. It, therefore, includes one’s self-image, and the ways in which we evaluate ourselves. We cannot directly observe another person’s self-esteem, but we can pick up indicators...
