I am a registered Social Worker with 32 years professional experience in the field of Child and Family Care Services.
I hold the following qualifications, all obtained from the University of Pretoria:
- BA (SW) (Hons) - 1992
- MSD (Play therapy) - 2007
- DPhil - 2013
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Challenging behaviour in children is often a symptom of an
underlying issue rather than the root cause itself. A comprehensive
assessment of the child’s overall context, including the various
systems in their lives and how these influence their behaviour and
self-perception, allows us to identify the underlying issue. By
uncovering the root cause, we can develop effective strategies to
support and assist the child.
The assessment process consists of three key stages:
Collateral information gathering: This involves an online
interview with the parents to gain insight into the child’s
background and circumstances.
Individual assessment sessions: Two separate one-hour
sessions are conducted with the child, without the presence of a
parent, to allow for independent observation and interaction.
Feedback and parental guidance: A feedback session is held
with the parents to discuss the findings and provide tailored
guidance on how best to support the child.
The parental guidance session conducted after assessment of a child is exclusively with the parents and serves as both
a feedback and advisory meeting. During this session, the therapist provides a detailed overview of the key findings from the child’s assessment.
Parents are supplied with tailored recommendations and strategies to address the identified challenges, as well as guidance on how to support
the child and collaborate effectively with others involved in resolving the issues.
Parental guidance courses are available for parents seeking to enhance their parenting skills, deepen their understanding of their children's unique developmental stages,
and enrich the parenting experience for both themselves and their children.
Children, adolescents, and young adults seek therapy for a variety
of reasons, each tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.
These may include: