How To Build Habits That Last: A Neuroscience Hack
When it comes to building habits that last, many of us fall into the trap of thinking it’s all about discipline. We believe we need to force ourselves into new behaviours, grit our teeth, and muscle through the discomfort. But what if I told you there’s a neuroscience hack to building habits that actually stick? […]
Understanding the Crucial Role of Eye Tracking in Academic Success
Eye tracking is fundamental to a child’s academic journey, and it’s vital for parents and teachers to comprehend its significance and how to identify potential issues. Often underestimated, problems with eye tracking can pose a silent threat to academic achievement, even in children with perfect vision. Eye tracking involves the smooth coordination of the eyes, […]
Therapy for Children: When to Consider It
A need for therapy for children can be difficult to pick up on as parents. Just like adults, all children tend to experience emotional strain with various life changes. Some children’s strain may be expressed through a dip in their academic performance, mood swings and other telling signs, which can all be viewed as normal. Childhood is […]
My 5 favourite books to use in playtherapy
Playtherapy comes in many forms and at times I’ve found that nothing can really bring a message home to kids the way a good story book can. I often think of the books below as my old, reliable friends. They have never failed me and I plan to still use them a lot in the […]
What is play therapy? – A play therapist explains
What is Play Therapy? “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” ~ Plato Play therapy is a therapeutic medium used by therapists who work with children. Children cannot always express themselves and speak about their feelings. Play therapy helps children to work through their […]
Play therapy – 6 things parents shouldn’t do
6 things not to do when your child goes for play therapy There are quite a few articles out there with helpful hints on what to do when your child goes for play therapy, but what must you not do? Here are a few helpful tips or things to avoid when your child goes […]
What is play therapy and how does it work?
What is play therapy? Play therapy is simply a child friendly way of engaging with children. It provides a way for them to talk about their feelings and experiences or to deal with trauma. Children mimic and explore their world through play. So it makes sens that they will often communicate through their play or […]
What is a child psychologist?
I answered a telephonic inquiry to my practice a few days ago and found myself blowing bubbles while trying to explain exactly what a child psychologist is and what it is that they do. You see, the answer to this seemingly simple question is in fact amazingly complex. Why? Well, because technically there is no […]
Hello Doctor Programme
Don’t miss me and my 15 minutes of fame this Sunday on Hello Doctor at 4pm on SABC3 – the insert deals with stress in children.
Grow a tale: Parent workshop
Story telling is an art as old as the hills and children of all ages love listening to stories. A good story can inspire, teach and even heal and playtherapists often use stories in the form of narrative therapy with young children. If you live in the Cape Town area, consider joining Lisa Cohen for […]
