Dedri Hamman Educational Psychologist

Dedri Hamman Educational Psychologist Assessments: Psychoeducational, Autism, Career/Subject Choice, School Readiness, Adult ADHD. Therapy for all ages. Website: www.edpsych.education

Parent Guidance, Social Groups, Workshops, Study Skills, Executive Functioning support.

Many adults carry invisible weight — responsibilities, unspoken worries, and emotional exhaustion that builds quietly ov...
10/11/2025

Many adults carry invisible weight — responsibilities, unspoken worries, and emotional exhaustion that builds quietly over time. 🌿

Psychologically, this happens when we stay in survival mode for too long. The body and mind become so used to “doing” that we forget how to simply “be.” This chronic alertness leads to burnout, irritability, and disconnection — not because we are weak, but because we are human. 💛

Here are gentle ways to begin releasing the weight:
🕊️ Pause without guilt. Rest is not a reward; it’s a need.
💬 Name your emotions. Saying “I feel overwhelmed” helps the brain regulate stress.
🌱 Set micro boundaries. A 10-minute walk, a quiet cup of tea, or one screen-free hour can create meaningful reset time.
💛 Seek support. Talking to someone neutral, like a therapist, can help process emotions you’ve had to hold for too long.

Emotional health isn’t about perfection — it’s about permission. Permission to feel, rest, and ask for help when you need it. 🌸

As the year draws to a close, many families find themselves running on empty — stretched by schedules, exams, emotions, ...
07/11/2025

As the year draws to a close, many families find themselves running on empty — stretched by schedules, exams, emotions, and everyday pressures. The result? Communication frays, patience shortens, and connection starts to fade. 💭

Family Therapy creates space to slow down, reflect, and reset together. 🌿
It’s not about blame — it’s about understanding. It helps families explore what’s really happening beneath the surface: the stress, the misunderstandings, the emotional needs that get lost in the rush of daily life.

Through guided sessions, families learn to:
💬 Communicate openly and safely.
🕊️ Rebuild trust and empathy.
🌱 Recognise emotional triggers and patterns.
💛 Strengthen connection through shared understanding.

November is the perfect time to begin. With exam season wrapping up and the holidays approaching, these weeks offer a meaningful opportunity to reconnect before the new year begins.

If your home feels tense or communication feels harder than usual, gentle support can make all the difference. You don’t have to wait for conflict — Family Therapy is just as powerful for maintaining connection and building harmony.

📞 Book a consultation at https://edpsych.education or call 079 541 1621.

Exams can fill the air with tension — even the calmest homes start to feel a little heavier this time of year. Everyone ...
06/11/2025

Exams can fill the air with tension — even the calmest homes start to feel a little heavier this time of year. Everyone feels it: learners, parents, teachers. 💭

But the truth is, calm can be created. A steady, predictable environment helps children regulate emotions, stay focused, and feel supported. 🌿

Here are a few gentle ways to make exam season a little easier:
🕰️ Keep daily routines consistent — meals, bedtimes, and study breaks.
📚 Avoid late-night cramming — tired minds struggle to recall information.
☕ Build in short, mindful breaks between study sessions.
💬 Encourage effort, not perfection.

Children mirror what they see. When you stay composed and grounded, they learn to do the same. 🌱

So this month, aim for perspective over panic. A calm mind is a clear mind — and clarity is the best foundation for confidence.

Exam season tests more than academic knowledge — it tests patience, resilience, and emotional balance, especially for pa...
06/11/2025

Exam season tests more than academic knowledge — it tests patience, resilience, and emotional balance, especially for parents. 🌿

As you guide your child through study sessions and sleepless nights, remember this: your calm is their calm. When you stay composed, they learn that exams are challenges to face — not battles to fear. 🌸

Every gentle reminder, every cup of tea, every moment you choose encouragement over frustration is building something far more valuable than grades — it’s building confidence, trust, and self-belief. 💛

Here are a few gentle ways to keep perspective this week:
🕊️ Focus on effort, not outcomes.
📖 Praise progress, even small wins.
💧 Encourage rest — tired minds need recovery.
💬 Remind your child that their worth is never tied to marks.

As parents, we want the best for our children. But sometimes “the best” is simply being present — a safe space where they can fall apart and find courage again.

Exams will come and go, but the emotional lessons learned through your example will last a lifetime. 🌱

This quote reminds us that courage looks different for everyone. For some, it’s speaking out. For others, it’s getting t...
31/10/2025

This quote reminds us that courage looks different for everyone. For some, it’s speaking out. For others, it’s getting through a difficult day and choosing to begin again tomorrow.

Families thrive when they allow space for this kind of quiet courage — the small acts of persistence, kindness, and connection that hold everything together in demanding seasons. Trying again, even in small ways, is proof of resilience.

Silence is heavy. Children often keep worries to themselves. Teens may hide struggles behind closed doors. Adults carry ...
29/10/2025

Silence is heavy. Children often keep worries to themselves. Teens may hide struggles behind closed doors. Adults carry stress quietly, believing they must stay strong. Over time, silence builds distance, and families drift apart.

Talking, however, releases pressure. It does not always solve the problem, but it makes it shareable. A child realises their fear is normal. A teen learns they are not alone. An adult discovers that vulnerability does not weaken them — it strengthens relationships.

Families who practise open, non-judgemental communication discover that challenges are lighter when carried together. Talking isn’t about fixing everything; it’s about saying: we are in this together.

Family life is layered. Routines, responsibilities, and relationships often weave together beautifully — but at times th...
27/10/2025

Family life is layered. Routines, responsibilities, and relationships often weave together beautifully — but at times they become tangled. Stress, conflict, or silence can settle in and make home feel heavier than it should.

Family therapy offers a space to pause and reflect as a unit. Here, every voice matters: parents, children, teens, and adults. Together, families can learn new ways to communicate, navigate conflict, and rebuild connection.

Therapy is not only for crisis moments. It is a tool for growth, for finding balance, and for remembering that thriving is possible — not alone, but together.

📞 Book a consultation at https://edpsych.education or call 079 541 1621.

Falling is part of being human. What matters is not avoiding mistakes, but finding the strength to rise each time. Famil...
24/10/2025

Falling is part of being human. What matters is not avoiding mistakes, but finding the strength to rise each time. Families thrive when there is space to get things wrong, repair, and begin again.

Resilience is not about perfection. It is about courage, persistence, and the willingness to stand up once more — together.

Stress scatters families. It raises voices, shortens tempers, and stretches patience. But in those very moments, connect...
22/10/2025

Stress scatters families. It raises voices, shortens tempers, and stretches patience. But in those very moments, connection is the strongest remedy.

Connection doesn’t always mean deep conversations. It can be a walk after dinner, laughter over a movie, a cup of tea shared in silence. What matters is the signal it sends: you are not alone in this.

When families make connection a daily practice, stress loses its power. Homes become safer places to land, and resilience grows stronger through the certainty of belonging.

Connection doesn’t erase difficulty — it gives families the strength to face it together.

Therapy is not only for children and teens. Adults carry layers of responsibility — parenting, work, relationships, fina...
20/10/2025

Therapy is not only for children and teens. Adults carry layers of responsibility — parenting, work, relationships, financial pressures — and it is easy to put personal wellbeing last. Yet unprocessed stress often shows up in health, family dynamics, and emotional exhaustion.

Adult therapy provides a confidential space to pause, reflect, and find healthier ways to cope. It helps adults reclaim balance, explore identity, and strengthen the resilience needed to navigate daily life.

When adults prioritise their own wellbeing, the whole family benefits.

📞 Book a consultation at https://edpsych.education or call 079 541 1621.

Helen Keller’s words are timeless ... thriving is never a solo journey. Families flourish when connection is strong. Com...
17/10/2025

Helen Keller’s words are timeless ... thriving is never a solo journey. Families flourish when connection is strong. Communities strengthen us when we feel seen and supported. And within those networks of care, each person is reminded they do not need to carry their challenges on their own.

Thriving together is not about perfection — it’s about belonging.

In many families, the word boundary sounds like distance. In reality, healthy boundaries create closeness. They protect ...
15/10/2025

In many families, the word boundary sounds like distance. In reality, healthy boundaries create closeness. They protect respect, preserve energy, and provide clarity.

For children, boundaries mean consistent routines that bring safety. For teens, they are guidelines that encourage independence without leaving them adrift. For adults, they are limits that protect mental health, prevent burnout, and create space for meaningful connection.

Boundaries are not about shutting others out. They are about saying: this is how I can love you while protecting myself too. When practised with kindness and consistency, boundaries transform family life from chaos into balance.

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