LifeLine Pietermaritzburg

10/09/2025

What Is Parentification?
Parentification occurs when children essentially take on a parental role to their caregiver, assuming responsibilities or tasks that are developmentally inappropriate for them. This can take a lot of different forms, but may include things such as children being asked to take on a lot of care for their younger siblings, to help their parents navigate difficult emotions or serve as a confidante, to assist with the family's budgeting and finances, or take on a large amount of housework. - Justin J. Lehmiller Ph.D.

08/09/2025

If you or your loved ones need counselling, LifeLine Pietermaritzburg offers online counselling. Please log onto our website to create your profile; send your query and you will be supported by our trained counsellors, who will offer you emotional support: www.lifelinepmb.co.za
You can also visit our offices for Face to Face counselling free of charge at: Number 14 Princess Street, Tel: 033 342 4447.

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03/09/2025

Curiosity: Teaches You to Question Simple Concepts
Curiosity is the quality that makes us human and is a driving force of wisdom. It helps us question simple concepts and allows us to learn, change, and grow. Similar to creativity, curiosity is an innate talent that you’ve had since childhood. Being curious means that you never take things at face value. You feel comfortable questioning the most obvious and simple concepts in order to enhance your life. - Laura Gabayan, M.D.

01/09/2025

Tolerance: Opens Your Mind to Others’ Opinions
Tolerance also allows you to build better social connections. As a tolerant person, you are open-minded and considerate of others’ perspectives. You recognize people will not always share your views. You are not judgmental or prejudiced. As a tolerant person, you realize that everyone is important and deserves respect. - Laura Gabayan, M.D.

31/08/2025

If you or your loved ones need counselling, LifeLine Pietermaritzburg offers online counselling. Please log onto our website to create your profile; send your query and you will be supported by our trained counsellors, who will offer you emotional support: www.lifelinepmb.co.za
You can also visit our offices for Face to Face counselling free of charge at: Number 14 Princess Street, Tel: 033 342 4447.

29/08/2025

Positivity: Counters Negativity
Positivity is about perspective. While you can’t control your environment, you can control your thoughts. Positivity attracts positivity and can often counter negativity. Thinking positive thoughts can help you gain perspective about what is really important in your life. Make time to be positive every day, and recognize that you deserve to be happy. - Laura Gabayan, M.D.

28/08/2025

Kindness: Helps You Solve Conflicts
Kindness is not weakness, but strength and confidence. It can solve many conflicts. Showing kindness toward others can help you build more meaningful relationships. It is easy to be kind, and it’s free. So take time out of every day to do something kind for someone else. Your kindness will be forever remembered by others. - Laura Gabayan, M.D.

26/08/2025

Resilience: Helps You Overcome Obstacles
Resilience is the idea that, regardless of the obstacle faced, you keep moving forward. You do not give up. You are a warrior, not a victim. While obstacles are difficult, they are lessons that help you build your mental muscle and prove that a hardship can be overcome. - Laura Gabayan, M.D.

25/08/2025

Tiffany Moon M.D.

22/08/2025

By learning to see anxiety as protective, understanding its neurological roots, and practicing reframing techniques, individuals can unlock resilience, productivity, creativity, and empathy. Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof