Category: Blog
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5 Things Students Learn That Are Not Written Anywhere in the Curriculum
Students learn far more in school than what any syllabus admits. Beyond textbooks and lesson plans, classrooms quietly teach competition, compliance, how long to wait for permission, and what happens when you get things wrong. These invisible lessons shape confidence, curiosity, and decision making long after exams are over. The real curriculum is not just…
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Book Review: The Body Keeps the Score
A psychologist reviews The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk — insights, pros, cons, and why it’s a must-read for trauma recovery and therapy.
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Book Recommendation: Feeling Good
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𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐃. 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 Although originally written for depression, the tools in this book are powerful anxiety-busters. Dr. Burns simplifies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into everyday language. You learn how your thoughts especially those sneaky negative ones fuel anxiety and more importantly, how to challenge…
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Building a Client-Therapist Relationship Is Like Making A Healthy Mocktail
After 18 years as a psychologist, I’ve realized building a strong relationship with a client is like making a healthy mocktail. Both need the right mix, patience and care. Here’s how: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭Like a good base in a drink, trust is the foundation. Without it, nothing works. Trust takes time, honesty and a safe…
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Q & A with Dextrus Workspace
14th October, 2020. Live Twitter Chat with Dextrus Workspace. Dextrus is a workspace with the single focus of creating the right work environment to enable you to be the best at what you do. Q1. How do you approach counselling/Therapy for Kids? A1. I begin the process of counselling by telling the child that I…
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How does this work for the 21st Century Learner?
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“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. ” ― Alvin Toffler According to Colin J. Marsh in ‘Key Concepts for Understanding Curriculum’, “A wide range of personnel are involved in making curriculum. They go about their tasks in various…