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All posts by: Chael Nel

Social Media…the Epitome of our picture perfect lives but what is the REAL story behind your story? Our ‘overachiever’ kids who actually do misbehave or throw tantrums; who actually fail tests; who pronounce ‘lello’ instead of yellow. The regular selfies...
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Guilt. Inadequacy. The two main ingredients Bullies use in their recipe and you are the mixing bowl. So how do you Beat the Bully?  They have always been there; in the workplace, at home, at school, in friendship circles; only...
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There is truth to be said in the old proverbial saying If your cup is empty, how can you share your tea? Too often we forget about ourselves and put others first. Now is the time to self-invest and fill...
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The Family Night Communication Kit promises an evening full of family fun. The kit includes games that are specially designed to help family members to improve communication skills and understanding of each other whilst bonding and having fun. Put away...
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Why limit it to one ‘date night?’ The 5 Day Date Kit is specially designed to provide you with daily tasks, tips and tools to assist you in increasing communication within your relationship and understanding of each other, whilst having...
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The Truth About Trust Contrary to Popular Belief, Trust in Relationships is not Earned. When couples meet each other for the first time and fall in love, they are very enthusiastic to trust each other, even though they actually know very...
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (DSM-5) This is the diagnosis of OCD as set out in the guidelines of the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition). The DSM-5 offers the latest criteria for diagnosing mental disorders and dysfunctions...
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Disgnoses of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder according to the DSM-5 Full copyrighted criteria are available from the American Psychiatric Association (1). All of the criteria are required for the diagnosis of PTSD. The following text summarizes the diagnostic criteria: Criterion A...
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Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia) DSM-5  This is the diagnosis of Social Anxiety Disorder or also known as Social Phobia as set out in the guidelines of the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition). The DSM-5...
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The Diagnoses of Major Depressive Episode according to the DSM IV A. Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms...
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