Dr. Elizma van der Smit - Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Elizma van der Smit - Clinical Psychologist I help people to calm their anger quickly and effectively by addressing the root cause of their anger.

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Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
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Grief Counseling
Stress Management
Addiction & Recovery
Personality Disorders

Is unfairness a hot trigger for you? See our psychology-backed 5-step action plan as well as a free Unfairness Worksheet...
27/02/2026

Is unfairness a hot trigger for you? See our psychology-backed 5-step action plan as well as a free Unfairness Worksheet - a guided exercise to help you process anger from unfairness and to build healthier responses! Click on the link below:

Learn why unfairness triggers intense anger and get a 5-step action plan based on CBT, ACT and Radical Acceptance to respond intentionally.

A short temper usually isn't about being inherently mean or difficult. It's a signal that something deeper is going on. ...
20/02/2026

A short temper usually isn't about being inherently mean or difficult. It's a signal that something deeper is going on. Click on the link below to find out more!🤩

You know that feeling when someone leaves a dish in the sink and you suddenly want to lose your mind? Or when your kid asks for the fifth time what's for dinner and you snap at them instantly? You might think you're just an angry person. But here's the thing: a short temper usually isn't about being...

Not a fan of Valentine's Day?  Click on the link below to help you survive all the craziness!😍
13/02/2026

Not a fan of Valentine's Day? Click on the link below to help you survive all the craziness!😍

Here's what nobody talks about: Valentine's Day isn't actually a happy day for most people. It's just dressed up to look that way.

When someone doesn't listen to you, it feels like they're saying: "Your thoughts and feelings aren't important. You aren...
06/02/2026

When someone doesn't listen to you, it feels like they're saying: "Your thoughts and feelings aren't important. You aren't important." To read more about this, click on the link below!😍

There's a particular kind of anger that builds slowly. It's not the explosive kind that comes from a betrayal. It's quieter, more corrosive. It's the anger that grows every time you try to tell your partner something important and you realize—halfway through—that they're not actually hearing you...

Wishing😍 your brain had an anger OFF switch?  Read the article below and find out!
01/02/2026

Wishing😍 your brain had an anger OFF switch? Read the article below and find out!

We all know that exercise makes us feel better. But what if I told you that hitting the gym isn't just working out your muscles—it's literally rewiring the part of your brain responsible for controlling anger?

Find your calm in just 24 minutes?  Click on the link below to see how!😅
23/01/2026

Find your calm in just 24 minutes? Click on the link below to see how!😅

A breakthrough study from Toronto Metropolitan University just revealed something remarkable: listening to specially designed music paired with something called auditory beat stimulation can dramatically reduce anxiety in just 24 minutes. Not hours. Not days. Twenty-four minutes.

What are the signs that you are holding on to resentment?? Click on the link below and find out!🌸🌺
17/01/2026

What are the signs that you are holding on to resentment?? Click on the link below and find out!🌸🌺

You're not furious anymore. You're past the big arguments. But something has shifted. You feel distant from someone you once felt close to. Small things irritate you. You avoid meaningful conversations. You're keeping score.

You're having a calm day. Then someone says something—maybe even something small—and suddenly you're furious. And you ha...
11/01/2026

You're having a calm day. Then someone says something—maybe even something small—and suddenly you're furious. And you have no idea why you reacted so intensely. This is a psychological hook in action. Click below to read more!🤩

You're having a calm day. Then someone says something—maybe even something small—and suddenly you're furious. Your heart is racing. Your face is hot. You're ready to fight.

You're a few days into January. Your resolutions are probably already fading. This isn't your fault. Most resolutions fa...
05/01/2026

You're a few days into January. Your resolutions are probably already fading. This isn't your fault. Most resolutions fail because they focus on what you want to do, not on who you want to be.

Before You Set Any Goals, Ask Yourself Three Questions! Click on the article below to see which questions!🤩

A goal like "I will exercise more" relies on motivation. Some days you won't feel like it. You'll skip the gym. Then you'll feel guilty and give up.

The calendar is about to flip. New Year's resolutions are being drafted. But here's what most people miss: a better year...
28/12/2025

The calendar is about to flip. New Year's resolutions are being drafted. But here's what most people miss: a better year doesn't magically start on January 1st. It begins with how you end the year you're in. Click on the post below to see how to end the year well and to begin the new year from a place of strength!😍

The calendar is about to flip. New Year's resolutions are being drafted. Motivational posts about "new year, new you" are already flooding social media. But here's what most people miss: a better year doesn't magically start on January 1st. It begins with how you end the year you're in.

Struggling to properly switch off?  Read the article below to see how much it matters!😍
20/12/2025

Struggling to properly switch off? Read the article below to see how much it matters!😍

We've built a culture that treats fun and rest like optional accessories to life. Earn your vacation first. Finish your projects. Prove your worth. Then you get permission to relax. It's a framework so deeply embedded that we don't even question it anymore. And it's costing us everything.

So you don't like this Christmas-thing?  You are not alone!! Click on the article to see why you feel this way and how t...
13/12/2025

So you don't like this Christmas-thing? You are not alone!! Click on the article to see why you feel this way and how to cope through this whole holiday!🥳👀🥳

The holiday season is often marketed as a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness. However, for some individuals, Christmas can evoke feelings of anxiety, sadness, or even resentment. It’s essential to understand the psychological reasons behind this phenomenon and explore effective coping strategie...

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