Relationships are part of the human experience. Most relationships can be a source of support, empathy, meaning and connection. But sometimes, our desire to care for and support others can cross a line and begin to harm rather than help. This is where the concept of Co-dependency comes in. What Is Co-dependency? Co-dependency is a […]
Steven Levitas
Fair Fighting
Conflict is a part of life. We can try ignore it but it is inevitable. It is often viewed as a negative or bad thing. However, this is far from the truth. In fact, in a relationship, conflict is healthy and necessary. Conflict can bring couples closer, as well as encourage trust and intimacy. What […]
Sexuality and Gender
In today’s world, the topics of gender and sexuality are more visible than ever. It is a topic that individuals often have very strong opinions on. For some, it may be a point of discomfort or a taboo topic to talk about. While I could spend hours exploring this topic, I aim here to provide […]
Impostor Syndrome
What is it? Impostor Syndrome is not a new phenomenon. The term ‘imposter phenomenon’ was first described in 1978 as a strong belief that one is not intelligent. It can further be described as the belief that one is not capable nor intelligent enough to fulfil one’s duties/responsibilities. An individual experiencing Impostor Syndrome feels scared […]
Science backed Mental Health Hacks: Part 2
I’ve often seen these sorts of lists. But they never seem to have research backing them up. I thought, let’s do the research and see what the science says. As a psychologist with a science background, I love some good old research or science. This will be the first part in a series of science […]
Family Therapy
Our families are the first group of people we are introduced to in life. For better or worse, we are all born into a family. We don’t get to choose our families. Every family is different. Some find their family as a source of nurturing and support. Some find their families as a source of […]
Science-backed Hacks: Part 1
I’ve often seen these sorts of lists. But they never seem to have research backing them up. I thought to myself: let’s do the research and see what the science says. As a psychologist with a science background, I love some good old research or science. This will be the first part in a series […]
Dark Days and Depression
The beginning of the change in season got me thinking about depression. I’ll explain why after first describing a bit more about depression. Depression is one of the most prevalent conditions in today’s society. Globally, the WHO estimates 5% of adults experience depression. What is Depression? In everyday language we may use the term ‘depression’ […]
Do I Need Therapy?
‘Do I need therapy?’. This is a question I hear daily. I think it it’s one of the most important topics to discuss. Today I will speak about when to go to therapy and get some help. We, as humans, are very good at convincing ourselves about things. I often hear people say something like: […]
Too Much Going On
We are a few months into 2025 and so much has already happened. We have seen headlines about the GNU, loadshedding, water problems, flooding, potholes, crime, finances, etc. Internationally, there are wars and trade wars. The news is designed to catch our attention. However, the result of this can be anxiety! We all probably know […]