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Dedri Hamman Educational Psychologist

Assessments: Psychoeducational, Career/Subject Choice, School Readiness, Adult ADHD, Assessment Accommodations (All Curriculums). Website: www.edpsych.education

Therapy for all ages, Parent Guidance, Infant Mental Health Support

05/04/2026

Wishing you a warm, gentle Easter. 🤍🌿🐣

May your day be filled with small joys, good food, and the kind of moments that help you slow down, even if only for a little while. Whether you are spending today with loved ones, catching up on rest, or enjoying a quieter pace, we hope it feels light, peaceful, and kind.

Happy Easter from all of us at Dedri Hamman Educational Psychologist.

30/03/2026

This is a grounding reminder for any season where you feel behind, tired, or stuck in a loop. You do not need a perfect week to reset. You need one moment where you choose a different next step.

For parents, that can mean starting again after a tough morning, repairing after a tense moment, or choosing connection before correction. For teens, it can mean trying again after a setback, taking one small study step, or stepping away from pressure that is not helping. For adults, it can mean setting one boundary, asking for support, or giving yourself permission to begin again without guilt. 🤍

If today has been messy, you still get another moment. A fresh beginning can be quiet, small, and simple, but it counts.

27/03/2026

Adult life can look fine from the outside while feeling heavy on the inside. You might be coping, working, parenting, showing up, but still feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, irritable, flat, or constantly “on”. Sometimes it is one big situation. Often it is the build-up of stress, expectations, and the mental load that never really switches off.

Adult therapy sessions offer a steady, confidential space to slow down, make sense of what is happening, and build practical tools that fit your real life. Therapy can support you with:

• anxiety, overthinking, and constant tension
• burnout, exhaustion, and low patience
• boundaries, people-pleasing, and emotional overload
• parenting stress, relationship strain, and family pressure
• confidence, self-worth, and navigating life changes

You do not need to be in crisis to reach out. Support can help you feel steadier, clearer, and more resourced, one step at a time.

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

25/03/2026

Some adults do not “look” anxious. They stay productive, keep the house running, meet deadlines, and show up for everyone else. But inside, it can feel like constant tension, overthinking, and never truly switching off. That is often high-functioning anxiety.

Common signs:
• over-preparing and still feeling it is not enough
• difficulty relaxing, even during downtime
• irritability, tight chest, jaw tension, headaches
• replaying conversations, worrying about mistakes
• feeling responsible for everything and everyone

What helps is not more pushing, it is practising “good enough” on purpose:
• choose one task to do at 80% today, then stop
• set a clear cut-off time for work or admin, and keep it
• when you catch yourself spiralling, write the next practical step, not the whole plan

If anxiety has become your default setting, you do not have to carry it alone. Support can help you reset the pattern.

23/03/2026

Rest is often the first thing adults cancel, especially when other people need things, when work piles up, when the house is loud, when life is full. Then we wonder why we are irritable, numb, or constantly “on”.

“Rest is not idleness.” It is maintenance. It is the difference between coping and snapping. It is how you keep your patience, your focus, and your ability to show up. 🧠

If your nervous system has been running hot, take this quote as permission to do one small thing that refuels you today:

✅ stop work at a set time
🌿 step outside for ten minutes
📵 put your phone down for the last 30 minutes before bed

Not because you have earned it, because you need it.

21/03/2026

Today we commemorate Human Rights Day in South Africa. 🇿🇦
At the heart of it is dignity, safety, and care for every person, in every kind of family, and in every community. 🤍

If you are carrying a lot right now, as a parent, teen, child, or adult, you deserve support that feels respectful, steady, and human. 🌿

May today be a reminder to choose kindness, to protect emotional safety, and to treat people as worthy, even in hard moments.

20/03/2026

Teen stress can look like anger, shutdown, procrastination, constant exhaustion, panic before tests, friendship drama that feels overwhelming, or a teen who is carrying a lot but cannot find the words. Sometimes it shows up as “I do not care.” Often it is protection, not attitude.

Teen therapy offers a private, respectful space to talk honestly, build coping tools, and strengthen emotional regulation and confidence. Support can help with:

• anxiety and stress linked to school pressure and performance
• motivation dips, avoidance, and fear of getting it wrong
• confidence, self-esteem, and harsh self-talk
• friendship stress, belonging, and social pressure
• emotional overwhelm, mood changes, and feeling stuck

If your teen is struggling quietly, support can make a real difference before things escalate.

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

18/03/2026

Many teens feel pressure from every direction, marks, sport, social expectations, family hopes, and the constant sense that they are being watched and compared. Even a well-intended “You can do better” can land as “I am not enough” when a teen is already stretched.

Signs the pressure is getting too heavy:

• sudden irritability or tears after school or practice
• procrastination, shutdown, or avoiding work they usually manage
• perfectionism, harsh self-talk, fear of getting it wrong
• sleep changes, constant tiredness, headaches or tummy aches
What helps a parent most is shifting from pressure to support:
• Separate worth from results: “I care about you, not just your marks.”
• Praise process, not outcomes: effort, strategy, consistency, recovery after mistakes
• Make the plan smaller: one next step, one short study block, one achievable goal
• Keep check-ins calm: “What feels heaviest right now?” then listen before problem-solving

A teen who feels emotionally safe at home copes better with pressure outside of home. Your steadiness becomes the place they can breathe again.

16/03/2026

Teen years can feel like living under a microscope. Comments, jokes, group chats, marks, likes, and comparison can start to shape how a teen sees themselves. This is where this quote becomes a practical reminder: other people can have opinions, but those opinions do not get to decide your worth.

For teens, “consent” can look like noticing when you are handing your confidence to someone else, and choosing a different response. It can look like stepping back from people who constantly undermine you. It can look like keeping your identity bigger than one friendship group, one relationship, one teacher, or one score.

If you are supporting a teen, listen first. Do not rush to fix. Help them name what happened, what it made them believe about themselves, and what they would rather believe instead. Quiet confidence is built when a teen learns they can hold their own value, even when the world feels noisy. 🌿

13/03/2026

Children do not always have the words for what they are carrying. Stress can show up as anger, tears, tummy aches, school refusal, sudden clinginess, confidence dips, sleep disruption, or constant battles over small things. Sometimes a child looks “fine” in public and falls apart at home, because home is where they feel safe enough to release it. 🧠

Child therapy offers a gentle, structured space for children to understand their feelings and learn coping skills that fit their age. Support can help with:

• emotional outbursts:
• emotional outbursts and difficulty calming down
• school anxiety and morning struggles
• behaviour changes linked to stress, transitions, or family changes
• low confidence, harsh self-talk, and fear of getting it wrong
• friendship stress, social worries, and feeling left out

Therapy is not only for major crises. Many children benefit most when support starts early, before patterns become entrenched and the whole home feels stuck in reaction mode.

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

11/03/2026

Sibling conflict is rarely about the toy. It is usually about fairness, control, tiredness, or struggling to share attention. If you find yourself stuck in constant refereeing, a simple shift helps: stop the moment, keep the boundary steady, and coach the next step.

Start with safety and calm. Step in early and keep it short: “Stop. Safe hands.” If you need to separate them, do that first, then speak.

Next, state the rule in one line, the same line every time: “We do not hit,” or “We speak respectfully.” Then name the problem without blaming either child: “You both want the same thing,” or “This is a turn-taking problem.”

Offer two fair options and let them choose: “Take turns for five minutes each, or choose different toys.” When they settle, add a quick repair question: “What will you do next time instead of shouting or grabbing?” Then move on.

Try to avoid “Who started?” It keeps children focused on winning, not learning. Calm, repeatable steps teach the skill over time, and that is what changes the pattern. 🌿

10/03/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 ✨

We are excited to introduce two wonderful additions to our practice, both here to help ensure every family’s experience feels smooth, supportive, and well cared for.

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿
Shaunay brings a calm, organised presence to the practice and plays an important role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From day-to-day coordination to helping create a warm, welcoming space, she is a steady support for both our team and the families we work with.

𝗔𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁, 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁
Alyssa supports the practice in the afternoons, helping with the later part of the day so that communication and admin continue to run efficiently. She is friendly, helpful, and always happy to assist when you reach out.

Please join us in giving Shaunay and Alyssa a warm welcome. 😊

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5 Abington Avenue
Cape Town
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Website

https://edpsych.education/

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