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Learning Disorders. What you need to know

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:February 15, 2021
Post category:Career Counselling

A learning disability or learning disorder is a persistent impairment of a skill related to your child's academic progress.

Should I do a short course? 5 Tips to help your decision

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:February 13, 2021
Post category:Career Counselling

Qualifications help you upgrade your skills, but if time is against you, short courses provide you with the solution.

Ultimate Career Choice Guide 2021

The Ultimate Guide to Making Great Career Choices (2021)

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:November 18, 2020
Post category:Career Counselling
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Make great career choices. This article provides free practical tips and resources to help you make a great career choice! Click and read.

Future proof your career. Develop psychological flexibility

How to Future Proof your Career

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:September 2, 2020
Post category:Career Counselling

Develop Psychological Flexibility to Future Proof your Career The fourth industrial revolution has skyrocketed the changes we see in jobs and careers. This used to feel far away, but the pandemic…

Stress and Anxiety Symptoms

Is your child suffering from anxiety or stress?

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:August 31, 2020
Post category:Therapy

Stress or anxiety, is it always bad? Stress and anxiety is a phenomenon we are faced with on a daily basis. It is a survival mechanism which has made as…

Three tips on how to survive exam stress

Overcoming the impact Exam Stress

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:August 31, 2020
Post category:Therapy

I still remember the moment very clearly. Grade 11 Maths examination, middle of the winter. 30minutes into the exam I came across THE equation. Ready to tackle it and then…

5 sources of you child's self efficacy

The 5 Sources Of Your Teen’s Self Efficacy

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:August 31, 2020
Post category:Therapy

As an educational psychologists I often consult with parents that feel that their child has the academic ability however, they are just not living up to their expectations. This often…

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How does anxiety therapy work?

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:August 31, 2020
Post category:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Therapy

How does anxiety therapy work? Anxiety disorders are most prevalent mental health-related disorders. However, knowing this might not solve the problem. So if you want to seek treatment, what might…

4 Myths About Your Child’s Career

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:August 31, 2020
Post category:Assessments Career Counselling

I often consult with clients who are worried about the fact that their high school child does not know what they want to do or become after school. Often this…

What is an educational psychologist?

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:August 31, 2020
Post category:Career Counselling Educational Psychological Assessment

What is an educational psychologist? An educational psychologist works to optimise human functioning in the areas related to human development and learning. This implies that educational psychologists work with any…

Remote Work

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:August 18, 2020
Post category:Career Counselling

Remote work. Advantages, Disadvantages and practical strategies. The Covid-19 pandemic in a very short time reshaped how companies operate and how we work. This crisis has forced many to work from…

9 Important Questions for Great Subject Choices

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:August 5, 2020
Post category:Assessments Career Counselling

Never before have careers and the world of work evolved so rapidly. Just think about it, did you know what a TikTok influencer was 4 years ago? This is just…

Concession Assessment Hannes Wessels Educational Psychologist

Concession Assessments

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:July 21, 2020
Post category:Educational Psychological Assessment

What is a concession? As a fundamental right in South Africa, everyone has the right to basic education and freedom from discrimination. Based on these rights, every learner in the…

Educational Psychological Assessment Hannes Wessels

Educational Psychological Assessment

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:July 11, 2020
Post category:Educational Psychological Assessment

As a parent, you work very hard to provide your child with opportunities for them to succeed. Sometimes your child’s school performance might not be going as planned. This leaves…

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:July 11, 2020
Post category:Career Counselling

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT is a time-sensitive, structured present-oriented psychotherapy directed towards solving current problems and teaching clients skills to modify dysfunctional thinking and behaviour. CBT is a psychotherapy…

Career Counselling

Post author:Hannes Wessels
Post published:July 11, 2020
Post category:Career Counselling

If you’re reading this, you’re probably ready for a career change or you want to help a loved one in distress about their future. Maybe you are just bored, feel…