A small but significant event took place on Friday 14 March 2025. The Department of Psychology started its Psychoanalytic Journal Club – or rather two...
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“Mommy, I Made You a Bracelet”: Parenting, ADHD and the Power of Connection through Creative Engagement
Like any parent, Elizabeth felt a wave of emotions as her daughter, Naledi, started school—anxiety, joy, nervousness, and mostly, excitement. But that...
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Peaceful Mind Podcast – Introduction
Welcome to Peaceful Mind, the podcast where we talk mental health, faith, and everything in between! Whether you're battling burnout, dodging aunty’s...
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The impact of PCOS on self-image, self-esteem
An estimated 12% of women worldwide live with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting women in their reproductive years. The condition...
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Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) Training in EAST AFRICA
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) is one of very few relationship therapy models with evidence of effectiveness in diverse cultural contexts. However...
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Wellness of body and mind: Women’s health researcher explores the link
As a researcher in the field of health psychology, discovering the connections between women’s physical and mental health lies at the heart of Prof Rizwana...