Parents are not only faced with anxiety around their own well-being, employment, mental health, etc., but also around making the correct decisions for, and supporting, their children. While it is completely natural to experience anxiety, it is vitally important that as parents, we do not transfer our anxieties onto our children. How can we prevent […]
The South African Government has announced the phasing in of learners returning to face-to-face teaching. This has caused two camps to rise: those for children returning and those against children returning to school. I am not going to choose sides, rather focus on how to support children as they go back to school. Firstly, we […]
I have the privilege of being able to be part of an amazing initiative called #Caring4CovidCarers. After a fantastic 2 hours of connecting with colleagues through training this morning, I am reminded again of the need to support those on our front line. I am also reminded that those on the front line may not […]
For further information, please contact Megan Clerk, Educational Psychologist. Contact Number: 076 562 8271 Email: megan@edpsychologist.co.za
Educational Psychology focusses on an individual’s functioning within the domain of learning and development. With this domain spanning across a number of years as children grow, it can’t be argued that Educational Psychology is a diverse field offering a range of services to suite each stage of development. Educational Psychological support is also not only […]
As professionals we always remain academics in our quest to understand and assist our clients in the difficulties they face. Within the field of Medico-legal assessments which I have found an increasing passion in over the past 2.5 years, this is especially relevant with the changes and advances in medical knowledge. The following article speaks […]
There are several warning signs that someone may be at increased risk of suicide, and they are: suicide notes — these should always be taken seriously threatening suicide — direct or indirect previous attempts of suicide depression, particularly in the presence of thoughts of helplessness and hopelessness risk-taking behavior, particularly anything involving gun play, aggression, […]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder or neurobehavioral disorder characterized by significant difficulties either of inattention or hyperactivity and impulsiveness or a combination of the two. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), symptoms emerge before seven years of age. Signs and Symptoms Children with ADHD tend to […]
My journey as an Educational Psychologist began by completing my undergraduate degree at the University of Johannesburg. I then went on to complete my PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education), followed by my Honours and Masters degrees In Educational Psychology at the University of Johannesburg. I have gained experience in working at the Centre for […]
