OUT of the BOX Counselling

26/09/2021

Your thoughts...

Listen for voice inflection and a lack of confidence, sure. But these phrases reveal everything you need to know about someone who is planning to let you down.

23/09/2021

Understanding therapist biases in order to connect better with others.

10/09/2021

WORLD SU***DE PREVENTION DAY 2021

The 10th of September is World Su***de Prevention Day and we need to tell you two things;

🟡 Your life matters and we want you to know how important you are.
🟠 No matter what you're going through; you're not alone.



If you are struggling with an issue that feels like it's too much for you to handle right now, we want you to get the help you need.

We encourage anyone in need of help to call the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) toll-free on 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393.

Help is out there and it's only a phone call away.

SADAG is urging all South Africans to learn more about the warning signs of su***de and depression. They offer telephonic counselling, information, crisis intervention, and referrals to resources around the country. Their lines are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Visit www.sadag.org for more information.

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09/09/2021

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26/08/2021

And why Jerry Seinfeld believes in garbage time.

19/08/2021

What are Ghosting, Stringing Along, Breadcrumbing and Being Honest? When navigating the dating world, which of these approaches is the best?

15/08/2021

How challenges faced can become motivators for finding purpose.

03/08/2021

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Don't react to the observable behavior...Chase THE WHY.

(I first heard this phrase from Dr. Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson's work. If you haven't read No Drama Discipline or The Whole-Brain Child, add it to your list!)

Image description: A little girl with brown hair and a ponytail running after the word WHY with the words Chase The Why of a Behavior. Below, pairs of children of different ethnicities are running towards bullet points of what "the why" of a behavior could be, including: (on a light blue background) I'm focused on something else, I didn't sleep well, I'm overwhelmed, I was late to school, There's stress at home. OR (On a white background) It's too loud in here, I'm hungry, My shirt is itchy, I have to use the bathroom, The classroom is just too much right now. Or (On a light blue background) I'm bored, You're not teaching the way I learn, I don't understand, I'm embarassed to ask for help, I don't know how to get started. On a lime green background, the phrase: There are many more "whys". In a dark blue background on the bottom of the inforgraphic is the text: The outside behavior is a signal that there's a problem on the inside. Don't react to the outside behavior, find out WHY the behavior is occurring. On the bottom of the page reads: The WHY is never simply, "attention seeking" or "avoiding". Keep Chasing!

28/07/2021

A tearful Simone Biles said "mental health concerns" were behind her shock withdrawal from the team final.

25/07/2021

25/07/2021

This begs the question: Does the pure form of Depression and/or Anxiety still exist?

Bipolar disorder affects many. Understanding the three types of bipolar is key to successfully managing it.

24/07/2021

New international study shows the value of knowing about the Dark Triad.

06/07/2021

How do your relationships with mother and siblings affect midlife mental health?

03/07/2021

Techniques designed to de-escalate difficult but necessary conversations.

03/07/2021

03/07/2021

Have you ever met someone who was so passive-aggressive, that you couldn’t call them out? They seemingly said nothing wrong, but the tone they used implied s...

29/06/2021

Dispelling common myths about individuals with anxiety.