Maryna Borstlap Kliniese Sielkundige Clinical Psychologist Secunda

02/08/2026

After more than 12 years as a Clinical Psychologist, I've come to realise something...

Psychology shouldn't only begin when life reaches crisis.

It should also equip us with practical, evidence-based skills that strengthen relationships, improve communication, build resilience, and support mental wellbeing before challenges become overwhelming.

That's why I'm excited to introduce CONNECTED – Psychology Workshop Series.

Our first upcoming workshop will be CONNECTED Couples, but before we finalise the programme, I'd love to hear from you.

This short Community Needs Assessment will help shape:
🤍 The topics we'll cover
🤍 Workshop format and duration
🤍 Dates and times
🤍 Pricing and inclusions
🤍 Resources and workbooks
🤍 Future CONNECTED workshops

Your feedback will help create workshops that are practical, relevant, and designed around the real needs of our community.

📋 Complete the Community Needs Assessment here:

🔗 https://forms.gle/Mq4U2WbMeS9DN6Xq5

Or simply scan the QR code on the image.

Thank you for helping shape something I hope will make a meaningful difference in our community.

CONNECTED
Taking evidence-based psychology beyond the consultation room and into the community.

❤️ Maryna Borstlap
Clinical Psychologist

02/08/2026

30/07/2026

❤️ What do couples struggle with the most?

Every relationship experiences challenges. The difference isn't whether problems exist—it's how couples respond to them.

Most common relationship themes people seek help for.....

Communication
28%
Emotional connection
20%
Conflict & arguments
15%
Trust & infidelity
12%
Different needs & expectations
10%
Intimacy & s*x
8%
Money, parenting & family
7%

💬 The questions I hear most often include:

• Why do we keep having the same argument? • Why don't I feel heard? • How do we communicate without fighting? • Can trust be rebuilt after betrayal? • Why do we feel more like roommates than partners? • Why don't we feel emotionally connected anymore? • How do we reconnect? • Are our needs simply too different? • Can our relationship be saved?

❤️ Healthy relationships aren't conflict-free.
Healthy couples learn to:

✓ Communicate effectively ✓ Understand each other's needs ✓ Repair after conflict ✓ Build trust ✓ Strengthen emotional and physical intimacy ✓ Grow together instead of growing apart

Which of these do you think is the biggest challenge for relationships today?

⬇️ Share your thoughts in the comments (no personal details needed).

30/07/2026

30/07/2026

Stop Anxious Overthinking Now with These 5 Proven Practices https://buff.ly/3IKQH3s

Ever catch your mind replaying the same thought over and over? 🤯

That’s overthinking—your brain stuck on a hamster wheel. 🐹

Next time it happens, pause and ask:
✅ Is this thought worth my energy?
✅ What’s one small step I can take right now?
✅ What’s within my control?

You can’t stop thoughts from coming, but you can choose which ones deserve your attention. With practice, you can shift from chaos to calm.