Judith Ancer Clinical Psychologist

04/09/2020

I am very excited to be part of this webinar, fundraising for such a worthwhile cause. So sign up and get informed, entertained and do some good at the same time. To reserve your virtual seat for 9 September @ 19:30 visit: Howler.co.za/MfM

What happens when an Infectious disease specialist, a psychologist and a comedian walk into a (virtual) room.Renowned humorist, Nik Rabinowitz will join Infectious disease specialist Dr. Tabie Greyling and Clinical Psychologist Judith Ancer to reflect on the physical and mental toll that the Covid19...

28/07/2020

The Healthcare Workers Care Network is proud to present a training webinar series on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers. This is free and open to all, including health professionals, leaders of health professionals or organisations, members of the public and media who would like learn more about the mental health concerns of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please share with those who may be interested. In the first session on Tuesday 4th August at 7pm, Psychiatrists Dr Antoinette Miric, Prof Rita Thom and clinical psychologist Judith Ancer will discuss this important topic looking at research and how it extrapolates to the South African context, the importance of understanding the stress resilience curve and how healthcare workers and employers can start to understand appropriate responses to the emotional strains experienced.
For more info about resources, support services and information – please visit www.healthcareworkerscarenetwork.org
To Register https://bit.ly/hwcnwebinar

3 Part Training Webinar on the "Mental Health of HealthCare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic" brought to you by the Healthcare Workers Care Network (HWCN). Psychiatrists Dr Antoinette Miric, Prof Rita Thom and clinical psychologist Judith Ancer discuss this important topic looking at research an...

16/06/2020

I am proud to be part of a South African Carers caring for Carers volunteer initiative. Social support for healthcare workers has been shown to be very protective psychologically. www.healthcareworkerscarenetwork.org.za

08/06/2020

"Healthcare workers are human too. This fact gets lost among the rhetoric of ‘healthcare workers are heroes’. I believe that these comments come from a genuinely appreciative place, but I’m concerned about the overall impact these simple words can have on their mental health."

Healthcare workers are human too. This fact gets lost among the rhetoric of ‘healthcare workers are heroes’. I believe that these comments come from a genuinely appreciative place, but I’m concerned about the overall impact these simple words can have on their mental health.

05/06/2020

The Healthcare Workers Care Network is here for all healthcare workers in South Africa. It has been inspirational working with such generous, thoughtful and motivated colleagues on this project. Please let all people working in the health care sector know about this amazing free resource. Caring for the Carers by the Carers. www.healthcareworkerscarenetwork.org.za

08/05/2020

The heaviest burden of Covid-19 has fallen on the shoulders of medical staff, first responders and others who care for the sick and vulnerable. These people are saving lives, while putting their own health and mental wellbeing at risk. Several doctors and nurses have written asking for advice on th

04/04/2020

Healthcare Workers Care Netowrk - Gauteng = response to the growing need of assistance to deal with the mental health care challenges for health care workers in Gauteng

03/04/2020

11/03/2020

We were privileged to have Judith Ancer Clinical Psychologist speak at Cedarwood School yesterday. Judith’s practical approach to unpacking difficult topics is truly remarkable. She left us better informed and gave us a lot to think about. On behalf of Cedarwood School Thank you

09/08/2019

If a young person feels that they are gay, is the priority to work out if they are sure they are gay, or to help them deal with the fears and anxieties of their family and friends?

30/05/2019

Full of good intentions, she made her way through the forest on her own. Enticements popped up everywhere, and she became a little distracted. Entranced by her discoveries, she didn’t notice that wicked eyes were watching her every movement.

30/03/2019

A few years ago I was honoured when the South African Guide Dog Association handed me an eight week old Labrador puppy named Luke, for me to give a home and raise in preparation for his future as a working guide dog. As a puppy raiser with Luke by my side and in my interactions with guide and servic