As we start to approach the end of an experience, we start to reminisce, think back, and review how the experience was. What you need to know about your mind We do the same with every year we go through. By the end of the year, we start to think back to the events that occurred and the lessons we … Read More
Remembering Elani de la Rey by Dr Ilze Grobler, Director
There are moments in life where words are not enough to express how one feels and we are sad that this is one of those times… It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the passing of Elani de la Rey, beloved member of our Zest Infusion team and highly regarded Clinical Psychologist. Elani has been a part … Read More
Christmas Wellbeing Tips by Dr. Ilze Grobler (Clinical Psychologist and Director)
The magic of Christmas may sometimes be met with apprehension and challenges, particularly for those living with mental health challenges or for those who are supporting a loved one with mental health challenges. Amid all the flurry of Christmas, taking some time out to remember a few simple ways to protect your wellbeing could make all the difference. So here … Read More
COVID-19 Response
To all our valued clients, we just wanted to reassure you that we will be monitoring safe practice with regard to COVID-19 over the next few weeks and months as required. We join with others, seeking to take practical measures for prevention of spread of the virus in our community, and to seek to calm our anxieties in the midst … Read More
Advent…. A time of thanking….by Dr Johanna Lynch
As our community wends its way toward the end of the year, I send a note from a beautiful poet Malcolm Guite: Thanksgiving. I thought it may encourage you to notice the truth behind all the appearances in our lives – the frenzy at work, the ‘things’ in the shopping centres, the meaning in our kitchens and round our dining … Read More
The Wisdom of the Ages by Dr Johanna Lynch, GP Psychotherapist
Sometimes in these days of amazing technological advances, we forget the wisdom of our communities, the knowledge of how people have coped with adversity for generations, and the uniquely human capacity to see the hope of the mountaintop while still climbing out of the valley. This last week – I had a lovely poem sent to me – written by … Read More
Messy Mangers by Dr Johanna Lynch
Years ago, during advent, I went to a morning of preparation. A time of preparing my self for Christmas. As part of the reflection, I was asked: “Do you have any empty mangers in your heart that you want Jesus to come into? I found this a poignant reminder that during advent we are waiting…waiting by empty mangers for the … Read More
Our Body and Our Life – Interwoven Realities by Dr. Johanna Lynch (GP Psychotherapist)
Our bodies are not only alive – they are lived! As a GP joining the Zest team to do psychotherapy, I have chosen to explain how my work fits in to the team by introducing some ground-breaking science that is changing both medicine and psychology! Caring for the whole person has been my passion – so I have undertaken training … Read More
How to stay MOTIVATED to achieve your New Year’s resolutions – Shannon Moule, Clinical Psychologist
This time of year brings about reflection of what has been and hope for a better tomorrow. For some of you this has transitioned into setting yourself goals (i.e., new year resolutions) to take action to achieve something that is of importance to your life. This may be to lose weight, get fitter, climb a mountain, start dating again, socialising … Read More
Hypnotherapy – working with the subconscious
Most people – when asked to think about hypnosis – will probably find that it brings to mind the classic image of a stage hypnotist putting people ‘to sleep’, and then making them do something outrageous. I think you will find yourself nodding in agreement at this. So, the question then is – what does hypnosis have to do with … Read More
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