Jou hart breek aan stukke wanneer jou kind emigreer, maar jy is ook bly oor die voordele en nuwe moontlikhede. Emigrasieterapeut dr. Sulette Ferreira belig aspekte van die besluit om te emigreer, vrae wat ouers kan vra, die ervaring van broers en susters, en grootouerskap oor grense heen. Sy gee praktiese wenke wat die “konstante afskeid” kan vergemaklik en beklemtoon wedersydse gesprek en betrokkenheid.

With heart-wrenching honesty Jawaahier Petersen recalls the murder of her father, the music icon Taliep Petersen. She describes how the trauma started with an earlier attempt on his life, the loss and betrayal she and her siblings experienced, and how she suffered from depression and panic attacks. In her mid-thirties, Jawaahier finds herself back in therapy. She urges all who need help to seek it, since the bravest way to create your life script is by “holding your own pen.”

How can you communicate with someone living with cognitive impairment in a way that benefits both you and them? Dr. Rayne Stroebel clarifies the World Health Organisation’s view that the consciousness of individuals with dementia is never lost. He offers practical pointers for being deeply present and caring in a relational way, suited to family members as well as caregivers.

Kies mense hul seksuele oriëntasie? Watter 4 fasette behels seksuele identiteit? Pastorale narratiewe terapeut dr. Marietjie van Loggerenberg belig wetenskaplike navorsing wat epigenetika insluit, seksuele vloeibaarheid en die uitsluiting van gay, transgender, interseks en ander mense - onder meer in ‘n geloofskonteks.

Should you task you dog with protecting your home? Pets, like humans, are traumatised by crime incidents and may experience guilt, or develop behavioural issues. Animal communicator Jenny Shone offers real-life case studies and practical advice on how to help your animal companions clear blockages following crime.

Palliative care nursing sister Cherry Armstrong’s “Cancer: navigating the journey” helps cancer patients and their loved ones face this challenge, from the time of diagnosis to remission or terminal stages. Cherry addresses common questions and fears, treatments, side effects, medical aids, nutrition, complementary therapies, caring for a loved one, and what to say and do. Cherry speaks from experience - and from the heart. Sponsored content.

Om 'n geliefde te verloor beteken nie die wond sal nooit genees nie, sê grief coach en skrywer Marlene Potgieter. Toe haar seun 11 jaar gelede sy lewe beëindig het, het haar pad van rousmart begin. Sy praat oor die skok, skaamte, woede, misplaaste skuldgevoelens, ervaring van verwerping, en hoekom rousmart nie net ‘n toestand is nie, maar ook ‘n werkwoord.

Have you lost your mom, or do you dread her passing? Angel whisperer Belinda Bras-Nel shares her own experience, highlighting the complexity of some mother-daugher relationships, our need to be loved and nurtured, what soul contracts involve, and the importance of allowing feminine or mother energy to flow through us - no matter who we are.

Did you know that unresolved physical and emotional trauma can cause chronic pain and recurring injuries? Physiotherapist Benita Kropman explains how the Lyno® Method identifies and facilitates the release of fascia restrictions by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, restoring mobility to individuals including athletes, babies and the elderly.

The causes contributing to the development of narcissism are complex and include genetics, neurobiology, and environmental factors such as culture and parenting. Body language expert Tania Steyn discusses parenting style as one possible contributor to the development of narcissistic traits and explains how effective nonverbal communication - including eye contact, mirroring and fronting - can foster bonding and help children build empathy.

Losing a beloved animal companion is traumatic; gaining clarity can comfort grieving owners. International animal communicator Jenny Shone discusses how a soul crosses over, practical things that can help owners and pets left behind to cope with this loss, and guidelines concerning the need to intentionally end an animal’s life.

NLP coach Cherona D shares her journey with skin cancer and an ear stroke, which left her unable to hear the words she speaks. Explaining how she - an international speaker - manages this loss, she talks about discerning between her emotions and reality, what she can and cannot control, her vulnerability and faith, the therapy that brought relief, and the mistakes cancer and stroke patients should avoid. This is also the poignant story of Albus Malachi, the service dog.

Het jy al met ‘n knievervanging, heupvervanging of gordelroos te doen gekry? Vermaaklikheidsjoernalis Martjie Roos deel haar pad hiermee: die fisieke en emosionele uitdagings, erge pyn, inperking van haar daaglikse funksionering, onafhanklikheid en selfvertroue - maar ook hoe haar geloof en die liefde van vriende en familie haar dra.

Discovering that your child has Type-1 diabetes is traumatic. Knowing that a coma may be fatal, making optimal, sustainable lifestyle changes, and successfully managing your child’s school and social life creates constant stress. Food writer Vickie de Beer shares what this path has taught her, and how the advantages of a low-carb lifestyle inspired her to write best-selling cookbooks.

Can childhood trauma cause infidelity? Which patterns are involved in the unravelling of a love relationship? Counselling psychologist Dr. Ingrid Artus clarifies what happens emotionally and physiologically, the effect of betrayal, dealing with trauma, and affairs as a possible form of addiction. She offers the antidotes to criticism, defensiveness, contempt and stonewalling.

Seksuele molestering en verkragting is algemener as wat ons dink en die oortreders is dikwels vertrouelinge. Pastorale narratiewe terapeut dr. Marietjie van Loggerenberg praat deernisvol oor die gepaardgaande trauma, misplaaste skaamte en skuldgevoelens, en geheimhouding. Sy verduidelik hoe seksuele misbruik in narratiewe terapie benader word: jy kán jou beperkende identiteitsverhaal herskryf. Sensitiewe inhoud, vir volwasse luisteraars bedoel.

We entrust our children to their teachers, but teachers are suffering, says developmental specialist Dr. Melodie de Jager. She discusses the current reality, roles and contribution of especially foundation phase teachers; how teachers have been affected by the pandemic, secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, bullying behaviour, a lack of recognition and burnout; and simple mind shifts that can boost their resilience. A must-listen for caring parents.

Clinical psychologist Jeffrey Rink explains how clinical hypnosis fits into the broader psychotherapeutic context. He discusses the definition of this form of hypnosis, its function, benefits, how it affects the body and brain, and how it relates to meditation.

Losing a loved one can be followed by years of struggling with grief, blame or self-reproach. Apart from that, we may fear our own passing. Belinda Bras-Nel, angel whisperer and animal communicator, talks about the relief clients experience when receiving messages from the “other side”. She discusses the eight common fears connected to death, offers helpful perspectives on dying, and shares stories from her own life and those of others.

Are you part of the 10% of the population experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder? Being traumatised can affect us in disturbing ways. Counselling psychologist Heinrich Benjamin defines trauma and highlights its causes, how it can be recognised, and how it is diagnosed. He focuses on the advantages of the successful use of BrainWorking Recursive Therapy in the treatment of PTSD and offers practical examples of life-changing results.