How to Mental Health - Lockdown Edition

In a time filled with so much uncertainty, clinical psychologist Amy Glover describes that therapy provides support when feeling alone. She gives us clarity about what a first therapy session entails mitigating at least some of the uncertainty.

Christian counsellor and family coach, Marilyn Read, speaks about the process of physiological flooding or "flipping your lid". Listen as she explains the importance of being emotionally regulated during this lockdown.

Maria Magdalena Campbell is a graphic design illustrator and artist. Listen as she explains how creativity and balance helps her stay grounded during an uncertain time.

Lourdes Bruwer, Occupational Therapist and Founder of Jump Leap Fly, speaks to us about sensory difficulties that could present themselves during the lockdown. Lourdes offers helpful tips on how to support children using ordinary household objects.

Heidi Van Der Merwe, registered counselor, explains the link between trauma and the effects that COVID-19 has had in many people's lives. Listen as she gives tips and guides on how to cope with the traumatic impact of this pandemic.

Luke McDonald, from the Hitched team speaks to us about his incredible adventures across the globe hitch hiking from South Africa to the Congo as well as from South Africa all the way to Ellen Degeneres. We chat with Luke about resilience in the midst of very difficult circumstances and how humour helped to keep them going one day, one moment at a time.

Counselling Psychologist and Life Coach, Kerry Acheson, speaks to us about the workbook that she and Karen Andrews created as a resource for people to consciously cope with COVID-19 crisis. This workbook has generously been made available to the public completely free of charge. Go to www.consultingkerry.co.za to get your copy.

Owner and Founder of Just Dogs Behaviour and Honey's Garden, Lucy Breytenbach, takes us through ways in which you can keep your dogs entertained and exercised even without their daily walks.

Daniella Djan, educator and published author, gives her tips on how to teach your kids at home during the lockdown.

Counselling Psychologist, Natasha Kritzas, follows on from yesterdays conversation about anxiety and explores ways in which parents can support their children to stay grounded and calm even during this anxiety provoking time.