Yvonne Vermaak - Counselling Psychologist

01/06/2022

Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day 🌤

Join us for and discover actions to help you find more joy, even in difficult times https://actionforhappiness.org/joyful-june

18/04/2022

31/03/2022

Time and time again, in both research and practice, these strategies for boosting happiness have proven successful. Read the article and enjoy this free download as a bonus: http://ow.ly/VJ0g50ImONU

08/02/2022

It’s ok to not do everything. So be gentle with yourself and others

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03/02/2022

You are not behind in life. Your journey is different to others and that’s ok

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01/02/2022

Love people, not things 💕 Join us for Friendly February and find ways to boost your relationships & encourage more togetherness

https://www.actionforhappiness.org/february

10/01/2022

Happy New Year

Even when facing difficult times, we can still take positive steps forward and find reasons to be hopeful 🌈

Join us for and enjoy daily actions to boost your wellbeing and bring happiness to others ☀️

www.actionforhappiness.org/January

20/09/2021

Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony

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26/04/2021

— Sounds True Presents — A 10-Day Journey to Awaken Our Hearts and Bring Healing to Our World April 26 to May 5, 2021 Register Now “The medicine our world needs is widening circles of compassion. We need to love ourselves—and each other—into healing.” Tara Brach Are you ready to make a c...

26/04/2021

25/02/2021

A new study from Stanford University communications expert Jeremy Bailenson is investigating the very modern phenomenon of "Zoom Fatigue." Bailenson suggests there are four key factors that make videoconferencing so uniquely tiring, and he recommends some simple solutions to reduce exhaustion.

12/02/2021

The pandemic has led to mental health declines, increased work demands, and feelings of loneliness. But the news isn’t all bad.

06/01/2021

Although we’re facing difficult times, we can still take positive steps and find reasons to be hopeful 🌈

Join us for with daily actions to boost happiness for yourself and others. Let’s get 2021 off to a happier start 😀 www.actionforhappiness.org/january

14/12/2020

Worries and anxiety about COVID-19 and its impact can be overwhelming. Social distancing makes it even more challenging. Learn ways to cope during this pandemic.

10/12/2020

We see you. Please don’t underestimate or minimize the strain and toll of this pandemic on yourself. And that goes double for those of you who don’t have jobs that give you the luxury of staying inside on Zoom calls. That goes triple if you don’t have a job or have lost a job. Please try to be gentle with yourselves ❤️❤️❤️ (And keep wearing your mask, social distancing, and staying inside whenever you can. We love you. You are precious and irreplaceable.) Image:
[image description: screenshot of a tweet by user @ mcguirewood that reads, “Is it Zoom fatigue or are you expected to maintain high levels of productivity through multiple public health crises with very little government support while also being personally responsible for saving local businesses, managing your mental health, and caring for loved ones”.]

03/11/2020

https://www.yvonnevermaak.com/

My New Website has launched this month. Feel free to browse and learn more about services offered.

Yvonne’s practice is situated at Rehab Matters centre in Sandton. She offers Psychology services in both English and Afrikaans.

30/09/2020

If one more thing goes wrong…

30/09/2020

This is so important during this time of working from home.

Feeling burned out? You may be spending too much time ruminating about your job, says psychologist Guy Winch. Learn how to stop worrying about tomorrow's tasks or stewing over office tensions with three simple techniques aimed at helping you truly relax and recharge after work.

23/09/2020

22/09/2020

It's more than one hour...

21/09/2020

The number of patients with AD is projected to triple by 2050, with much of the growth attributed to the elderly age bracket.

16/09/2020

Psychological associations from around the globe unite to make the case that the world needs psychology’s unique contributions.

15/09/2020

When the pandemic began, psychotherapy sessions moved from in-person sessions in an office to virtual ones online. The upside of teletherapy (sessions via video platforms such as Doxy and Zoom) is that it has made therapy available to many, including some for whom such services were previously inaccessible. Many people lived too far from their local clinics or providers to make in-person sessions practical or were unable to get reimbursement for teletherapy services (which are now reimbursed by medical insurance carriers).

I’ve spoken to many psychotherapists over the past months, and most agree that working with patients via video has provided an interesting peek into their lives (and perhaps into ours). My colleagues also agree that some "peeks" can be a bit distracting. My new article for is out now, listing some of the do’s and don’ts of five situations my fellow therapists and I have encountered that we (A) never had to deal with during face-to-face sessions in the office, and (B) wouldn't mind not encountering again.

Check it out here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/202009/5-things-therapists-wish-you-didn-t-do-during-video-sessions

10/09/2020

05/09/2020

Pay attention.

28/08/2020

A crisis gives rise to a new practice

19/08/2020

My new article all about how to cope with "pandemic fatigue" is up now on .

Read it here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/202008/10-signs-you-have-pandemic-fatigue-and-how-cope.

06/08/2020

Thursday thought

19/07/2020

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17/07/2020

This is how to wear a fabric mask safely during COVID-19 ⬇️