by Michelle Nortje | Nov 13, 2023 | Anxiety, COVID-19, Depression, Mental Health
Death, however, does itch. It itches all the time. It is always with us, scratching at some inner door. Mirroring, softly, barely audibly, just under the membrane of consciousness. Hidden in disguise, leaking out in a variety of symptoms. It is the wellspring of many...
by Michelle Nortje | Sep 27, 2023 | Anxiety, Body Image, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Stress, Thinking, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Women’s Health Week (4 to 8 September 2023) highlights important health topics that affect women and girls. What an important reminder to pause and think about women and their well-being! We know that mental health can be impacted by several risk factors to...
by Michelle Nortje | Jun 14, 2023 | Psychology, Mindfulness, Reflection, Self-Care, Thinking
Several clients over the years have let me know that they aren’t quite sure how to journal. Journaling is often mentioned as a psychological tool for self-reflection to help improve one’s mood and anxiety. Journaling is the act of regularly writing (or...
by Michelle Nortje | Mar 23, 2023 | Adolescent Psychology, Anxiety, Body Image, Mental Health, Psychology, Stress
Skin-picking, hairpulling and nail biting are a few examples of body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRB). These behaviours can create distress, shame and physical injury to those stuck in the grips of this sticky cycle. This is a fairly new area of research. However,...
by Michelle Nortje | Nov 7, 2022 | Post Natal Depression, Children, Depression, Parenting, Perinatal
Perinatal Anxiety And Depression Awareness Week is from November 6th to 12th. This offers us an opportunity to remind our readers about the signs and symptoms of perinatal depression. It is important for new parents to know about ways to get support and treatment. The...
