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Empathy as part of healthy relationships
Empathy is a cornerstone of healthy relationships, playing a pivotal role in building trust, fostering emotional connection, and...

Elmien Britz
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Why Shared Values are Crucial for Relationship Compatibility
A value is a deeply held belief or principle that guides an individual's behaviour, decisions, and perception of what is important in life

Elmien Britz
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Causes of relationship problems
Relationship problems between adults can stem from a variety of sources, and they often involve complex layers of communication,...

Elmien Britz
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Creative ways of communicating though conflict in relationships
Handling conflict effectively can transform difficult conversations into opportunities for growth and understanding.

Elmien Britz
Nov 5, 20243 min read
The importance of children bonding with primary care givers
Children bonding with their primary caregivers is fundamental to their emotional and psychological development.

Elmien Britz
Oct 30, 20242 min read
Effective Ways to Help Children Manage Anxiety: Strategies for Parents and Educators
Supporting young children with anxiety requires a gentle, nurturing approach that helps them feel safe, understood, and empowered.

Elmien Britz
Oct 15, 20243 min read
How can parents help manage anxiety in children?
Understanding anxiety in children is essential for helping them cope with stress, fears, and emotional challenges. Anxiety in children...

Elmien Britz
Oct 9, 20242 min read


How do Thinking Errors Contribute to Anxiety?
Thinking errors, also known as cognitive distortions, are irrational and biased ways of interpreting events that can fuel anxiety.

Elmien Britz
Oct 2, 20243 min read


How Can Practicing Mindfulness Improve Your Emotional Well-being?
Mindfulness is important for emotional well-being because it helps individuals become more aware of their thoughts....

Elmien Britz
Sep 29, 20242 min read


What Are the Consequences of Distributing Child Exploitation Material (CEM)?
The treatment of individuals convicted of offenses related to child exploitation material (CEM) or child sexual abuse material (CSAM)...

Elmien Britz
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Internet Addiction
Internet addiction, also known as problematic internet use, refers to the excessive or compulsive use of the internet that interferes....

Elmien Britz
Sep 10, 20244 min read


The Impact of Co-dependency on Relationships: What You Need to Know
Co-dependency is a complex psychological and behavioural condition that often arises in relationships.

Elmien Britz
Sep 4, 20242 min read


What is cognitive dissonance?
Cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort or tension that arises when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values...

Elmien Britz
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Emotional and Positive Intelligence
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and influence emotions—both your own and those of others.

Elmien Britz
Aug 20, 20243 min read


Developing Distress Tolerance
Distress tolerance skills are practical strategies to help you manage and navigate through emotional pain or stress

Elmien Britz
Aug 13, 20242 min read


Belonging
Belonging refers to our need and experience of being accepted and valued within a group, community, or relationship. It involves feeling...

Elmien Britz
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Self-Command instead of Autopilot
"Self-command" and "autopilot" are concepts often discussed in the context of personal development and psychology. Self-command is often...

Elmien Britz
Jul 30, 20242 min read


What are Seemingly Irrelevant Decisions?
Seemingly irrelevant decisions (SIDs) are minor choices or actions that appear insignificant in the moment but can lead to consequences.

Elmien Britz
Jul 23, 20242 min read


Curbing feelings of unworthiness
Feeling unworthy is a common experience that can stem from a variety of factors. Addressing feelings of unworthiness often involves therapy.

Elmien Britz
Jul 18, 20242 min read


Dangers of deviant sexual interests
Deviant sexual interests, also known as paraphilias, refer to atypical sexual interests that may be considered unusual.

Elmien Britz
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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