True Growth Counselling

15/10/2026

https://plainsman.co.za/news/2026-10-14-from-courtrooms-to-daily-life-how-trained-dogs-support-mental-wellbeing/

A therapy dog’s presence beside a child giving evidence in the Western Cape High Court has highlighted how specially trained dogs can support people through stressful, traumatic and medically challenging experiences.

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

DBT Skills. Dialectics

15/10/2026

Not all endings are failures

14/10/2026

https://theconversation.com/how-dyspraxia-can-exhaust-children-and-exclude-them-from-social-activities-293151

Tasks such as writing, dressing and PE can demand far more effort, leaving some children tired, anxious and less active.

14/10/2026

We all struggle with anxiety from time to time and kids are no different. Below are some ideas to include in a calming box for kids:

1. Comfort items

- Small soft teddy or plush toy

- Soft blanket or piece of fleece

- Small cushion

- Familiar item that reminds him of home or a safe person

Purpose: comfort, security and connection

2. Things to keep little hands busy

- Soft stress ball

- Pop-it toy

- Textured fabric squares

- Fidget toy without small detachable parts

- Smooth, large worry stone

Purpose: tactile stimulation and a simple focus during anxious moments.

3. Creative activities

- Small colouring book

- Crayons or short coloured pencils

- Blank paper for scribbling

- Emotion-face colouring sheets

- Stickers he can use to show how he feels

Purpose: non-verbal expression without pressure to explain feelings.

4. Communication cards

Include simple cards that say:

- “I need help.”

- “I need a break.”

- “I want someone with me.”

- “I need quiet.”

- “I don't know how I feel.”

- “Something is bothering me.”

Purpose: to help communicate even when words are difficult to find.

5. Grounding and distraction

- Pictures of favourite animals or places

- A small picture-search or matching game

- A familiar mini-puzzle

- A book of funny animal pictures

- A card saying “Find 3 things that are blue”

Purpose: gently bring the child's attention back to the present.

14/10/2026

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Covert narcissism is a lesser-known expression of narcissism marked by hidden feelings of self-importance and hypersensitivity to criticism.

13/10/2026