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.

At this time of year, it is easy to feel pulled in many directions. Plans, people, and expectations can crowd out the qu...
10/12/2025

At this time of year, it is easy to feel pulled in many directions. Plans, people, and expectations can crowd out the quiet moments that matter most.

Children and adults do not remember every outing or activity. What they remember is how it felt to be with you. The warmth of your voice. The way you listened. The moments when you were truly present. 🌿

You do not need big gestures.
You do not need perfect words.
You only need to show up with your attention.

A few minutes of honest, undistracted connection can soothe an anxious child, calm a worried teen, or soften your own nervous system. Presence is a powerful form of care. 💛

Emotional overload rarely appears all at once. It builds quietly, and the body often signals distress long before the mi...
10/12/2025

Emotional overload rarely appears all at once. It builds quietly, and the body often signals distress long before the mind realises something is wrong. These signals can be subtle. A shorter temper. Difficulty focusing. Feeling tired even after sleeping. A sense of being easily overwhelmed by everyday tasks.

For children, emotional overload may look like irritability, withdrawal, restlessness, or increased sensitivity. Adults may notice headaches, forgetfulness, reduced patience, or a constant feeling of carrying too much.

These changes are not signs of failure. They are early indicators that your emotional capacity is stretched. Recognising the signs helps prevent overload from becoming burnout.

You can support yourself or your child by:
💛 Checking in regularly with simple questions such as “How am I coping today”
🧠 Allowing short breaks before frustration escalates
🌸 Reducing unnecessary demands where possible
🍃 Paying attention to patterns rather than isolated moments

Emotional health improves when we respond to the early signs rather than waiting for a breaking point. Awareness is the first step toward restoring balance.

The school year has ended, and many families are reflecting on how the year went. This is often when learning difficulti...
10/12/2025

The school year has ended, and many families are reflecting on how the year went. This is often when learning difficulties, inconsistent performance, or ongoing frustration feel easier to notice and name.

A Psychoeducational Assessment can help explain:
🧠 Why your child may be struggling in certain subjects
📘 Whether there are barriers to learning that need support
💬 How emotional factors may be affecting concentration and motivation

Insight makes the year ahead feel more manageable.

When you understand how your child learns and what they need, stress begins to lift and confidence can grow. 🌱

Completing a Psychoeducational Assessment in December means entering 2026 with clarity, direction, and a support plan already in place.

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

As we shift into the slower rhythm, many adults and children begin to feel the weight of the year catching up. Increased...
09/12/2025

As we shift into the slower rhythm, many adults and children begin to feel the weight of the year catching up. Increased irritability, tiredness, headaches, or mental fog are often signs that the body is holding emotional pressure. 🌿

Emotional overload happens when we push through stress for too long without space to process it. This is common at the end of the year, when routines change and our bodies finally have room to feel.

A few gentle check ins can help:
💛 What emotions have I been carrying quietly
🧠 Is my body tense, tired, or overstimulated
🌸 What small adjustment would help me feel less overwhelmed

Awareness is the beginning of healing. When we listen to our bodies, we give ourselves the chance to restore.

This time of year often reveals what has been difficult to notice during the rush of school and work. Sometimes the most...
09/12/2025

This time of year often reveals what has been difficult to notice during the rush of school and work. Sometimes the most supportive step you can take is simply to understand the why behind a challenge.

When a child or adult realises that there is a reason for their struggle, the pressure eases. Confidence grows. Motivation returns. And hope replaces self blame.

Clarity is powerful. It changes how we see ourselves, how we approach challenges, and how we move forward. 💛

Children often express what they feel long before they can explain it — through behaviour, play, or changes in mood. 💭Ch...
28/11/2025

Children often express what they feel long before they can explain it — through behaviour, play, or changes in mood. 💭

Child-Focused Therapy creates a safe, gentle space where children can explore their emotions, experiences, and challenges through age-appropriate techniques like play, storytelling, and creative expression. 🌿

Therapy helps children:
💛 Build emotional awareness and vocabulary.
🎨 Process change, loss, or family transitions.
💬 Learn healthy ways to communicate needs.
🌱 Strengthen self-confidence and resilience.

In these sessions, we focus on understanding the meaning behind behaviour — not just managing it. By helping children name and process their emotions, we give them lifelong tools for connection and self-understanding.

If your child has been struggling with anxiety, big emotions, or school stress, therapy offers the calm guidance they need to find balance again.

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

From conception to a child’s second birthday — roughly the first 1000 days — the brain develops faster than at any other...
26/11/2025

From conception to a child’s second birthday — roughly the first 1000 days — the brain develops faster than at any other time in life. 🧠

During this period, neural connections form at incredible speed, laying the foundation for learning, emotional regulation, and relationships. What matters most isn’t perfection — it’s connection. 🌿

Every moment of responsive care — a soothing tone, a gentle touch, a smile — strengthens the bond between parent and child, wiring the brain for trust and safety.

💛 Why these days matter:
👶 Secure attachment supports emotional resilience later in life.
🕊️ Consistent care helps children learn to regulate stress.
🌸 Play, routine, and affection build healthy brain architecture.
💬 Early bonding sets the stage for communication and learning.

Parents often feel pressure to “get it right,” but it’s the everyday presence that counts most. Being emotionally available — not perfect — helps your child feel safe enough to explore and grow.

The first 1000 days remind us that love is science too. 🌱

Every child is a world waiting to unfold — not according to perfection, but through connection, safety, and love. 🌿As ad...
24/11/2025

Every child is a world waiting to unfold — not according to perfection, but through connection, safety, and love. 🌿

As adults, we don’t shape children through pressure; we guide them through presence. The laughter you share, the patience you practise, and the comfort you offer when emotions feel big — those are the moments that shape who they become. 💛

This week, slow down and see the small things: a shared story, a held hand, a bedtime hug. They may feel ordinary, but they’re the foundation of lifelong emotional security. 🌸

The teenage years can feel like a balancing act — managing identity, pressure, friendships, and emotions all at once. 🌿T...
21/11/2025

The teenage years can feel like a balancing act — managing identity, pressure, friendships, and emotions all at once. 🌿

Teen Therapy provides a safe, non-judgemental space where young people can express themselves, explore challenges, and develop emotional tools for real life.

Through guided conversations and supportive techniques, therapy helps teens to:
💛 Build confidence and self-awareness.
🧠 Understand and manage emotions in healthy ways.
💬 Strengthen communication and decision-making skills.
🌱 Develop resilience when facing change, stress, or uncertainty.

It’s a space designed for honesty, reflection, and personal growth — free of judgement, full of care.

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

This week, remind your teen (and yourself) that growth isn’t about getting everything right. It’s about showing up, lear...
19/11/2025

This week, remind your teen (and yourself) that growth isn’t about getting everything right. It’s about showing up, learning, and finding strength in small, steady steps. 💛

Let the goal be gentleness — with yourself, with others, and with the pace you’re moving at. Growth takes time, and courage often looks quieter than we expect. 🌸

Teen emotions can feel unpredictable — joy one moment, frustration the next. But beneath the mood swings lies something ...
17/11/2025

Teen emotions can feel unpredictable — joy one moment, frustration the next. But beneath the mood swings lies something powerful: the brain in transition. 🧠

During adolescence, emotions are amplified because the part of the brain that controls reasoning and impulse (the prefrontal cortex) is still developing. This means teens feel deeply before they can always understand or express those feelings clearly.

🌿 What helps most?
💬 Stay calm — emotional regulation starts with you.
👂 Listen before offering advice.
💛 Validate feelings: “That sounds tough” or “I can see why you’re upset.”
🕊️ Offer guidance, not lectures. Teens open up when they feel respected.

Connection grows when teens feel safe — not just loved, but understood.
Your calm presence teaches emotional balance far more than correction ever could. 🌱

It’s easy to lose yourself in the noise of daily life — deadlines, responsibilities, expectations. Over time, emotional ...
14/11/2025

It’s easy to lose yourself in the noise of daily life — deadlines, responsibilities, expectations. Over time, emotional fatigue can creep in quietly, showing up as irritability, sleeplessness, or disconnection. 💭

Adult Therapy offers a private, supportive space to pause and reconnect with your inner world. 🌿
It’s a space for reflection, clarity, and emotional healing — without judgement or pressure.

Through guided sessions, therapy helps you:
🧠 Understand your emotional patterns and triggers.
💬 Navigate stress, anxiety, or burnout.
🌱 Strengthen self-compassion and emotional resilience.
💛 Build tools for balance and wellbeing in everyday life.

Therapy isn’t just for crisis — it’s for growth. It’s where you rediscover calm and reconnect with yourself.

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

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