YPsych

20/02/2026

20/02/2026

Optimism isn’t an escape. It’s a place for possibilities. ☀️

20/02/2026

DBTSkills. Dialectics. The truth about emotions :
Dialectics = always more than one way of looking at a situation.

Reflection on the "Truth" About Emotions:

Emotions are not meant to be understood in isolation; they exist as intersections, complementing and contrasting to create the fullness of human experience.

This chart illustrates that truth—how our feelings overlap to form something deeper and more meaningful.

Take bittersweetness, for example—the union of joy and sadness.

It reminds us that the most cherished moments in life are often tinged with a touch of sorrow, as if to say: this matters enough to hurt.

Joy and sadness do not negate each other; instead, they coexist to give depth to our experiences.

Anticipation, a mix of anxiety and excitement, embodies the thrill and uncertainty of the unknown. It reminds us that stepping forward often requires holding fear in one hand and hope in the other.

In grief, we find love and loss entwined.

Grief is not simply pain—it’s the evidence of how deeply we’ve cared.

To grieve is to acknowledge the value of what was, and to let that love live on in a different way.

Resilience emerges where peace meets uncertainty, teaching us that strength is not found in the absence of doubt but in the ability to find calm within it.

Each emotional pairing here reminds us that our feelings are not static or simple.

They are dynamic, layered, and interconnected—mirroring the complexity of life itself.

Embracing this truth allows us to see emotions not as challenges to overcome, but as guides to understanding ourselves and the world around us.

14/02/2026

Roses are red, violets are blue. Vincent loved deeply… and so can you!
Who do you want to send a little love to on ?

10/02/2026

Stress has levels—positive can motivate, tolerable can be managed with support, and toxic needs attention and care. Know the difference and protect your peace. 💛

08/02/2026

The stories you tell about your kids matter.

Think about the way you describe them—because those words stick.

If you see them as difficult, defiant, or too much, they start to see themselves that way too.

But if you believe in their kindness, their resilience, and their ability to grow, that becomes their truth.

Your belief in them shapes the way they see themselves. So, choose a story that lifts them up. ❤️

Every little thing you say and do matters—more than you know.

08/02/2026

I hope all the Grade 4's had a good start to the year! Grade 4 is also the time to start investing in and adding some tools to your child's study toolbox!

Upcoming Term 1 Study Skills (Afrikaans) workshops... Graad 4 tot 7.
Please contact me for alternative dates or organising wokshops in English :)

07/02/2026