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The Top 10 Books to Read to your Children

All children should grow up reading or hearing their parents read aloud to them. Children learn best through warm interactions with those closest to them. The time spent together fosters […]

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
Posted in Children's Books, UncategorizedTagged Child TherapyLeave a comment

Mental Health and Burnout- We share a story

Kayla-Tess shares her experience with burnout and losing her cool at work, which had further consequences and life lessons for her. Sharing these stories helps to remind us that we […]

Posted on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
Posted in UncategorizedTagged burnout, mental health, mental health challenges, mentalhealthawareness1 Comment

6 Self-Care Activities for Children and Teens

1. The Gratitude Tree Gratitude is the quality of being thankful in life. The focus of this activity is on what we DO HAVE, rather than what we do not […]

Posted on September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
Posted in UncategorizedTagged mentalhealthactivities, mentalhealthawareness, selfcareLeave a comment

FAQ’s: Couples Counselling

Couples counselling… a cliched term which is often feared and misunderstood by potential clients and onlookers. The questions herein are rooted in some of the most common questions and misunderstandings […]

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
Posted in UncategorizedTagged conflict resolution, couples counselling, couples therapyLeave a comment

Self-Care Sundays: Stories for our SHEroes

As Women’s Month draws to a close we want to encourage families to continue talking about and advocating for Women’s Rights at work AND at home. BIG topics like ‘Women’s […]

Posted on August 30, 2020August 29, 2020 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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Child Support Counselling in Light of Schools Return

According to the World Health Organization (2020) the COVID-19 pandemic presents the greatest test the world has faced since the Second World War. What started as a public health emergency […]

Posted on August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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10 Laws Every Empowered South African Woman Should Know

Women have a right to Equality!   Constitution of the Republic of South Africa: Chapter 2: Bill of Rights (1996). https://www.gov.za/documents/constitution/chapter-2-bill-rights#7 The equality of Women Rights is highlighted in Section […]

Posted on August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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A Case for Mental Health and Telepsychology Amidst Covid-19

We are constantly educated on the physical precautions to take in this pandemic, but what about              protecting the impact that this daily stress has […]

Posted on July 28, 2020August 17, 2020 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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