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Impact Therapy Centre believes that a therapist’s job is to put themelves out of business. We are passionate about empowering members of our community. We host monthly talks at our practice on relevant topics that aim to educate and uplift our community. Jeanie Cavé, clinical psychologist, also appears regularly on the Eusebius Mckaiser “Family Matters” show on 702
‘There is no science to prove that positive thinking works’
Eusebius McKaiser speaks to clinical psychologist Jeanie Cavé on the curse of positive thinking.
The down side of Empathy
Empathy is a crucial component of effective communication, humanitarianism and spiritual development. It is defined as a skill of being able to accurately perceive and express the understanding of another person’s frame of reference that is separate from your own. However, what is the downside to empathy?
Understand how the brain reacts to a traumatic situation
Trauma can result in emotions and psychological experiences, but the actual trauma occurs and must be treated at the level of the brain.
Borderline personality disorder painted badly on the internet.
Clinical psychologist Jeanie Cavé tells Eusebius McKasier that a person with a borderline personality disorder has a difficult time with interpersonal relationships.
Why it’s so difficult to walk away from an abusive relationship
Leaving isn’t always as easy as outsiders make it sound. And despite their good intentions, people who ask why victims don’t exit an abusive relationship can do more harm than good.
Lessons on how to raise resilient kids
Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from difficult situations, explains counselling psychologist Ashleigh Yaman.
Here’s what your understanding of blame and accountability reveals about you
There’s a big difference between blame and accountability. Clinical psychologist Jeanie Cave says each of these concepts is associated with a particular mindset or view.
Why do nice guys finish last?
Do nice people really finish last? Although ‘nice people’ are liked, that does not automatically translate into respect or influence.
How your sub-conscious mind can hold you back from achieving success
Your sub-conscious thoughts can sometimes stand in the way of your success, says clinical psychologist Jeanie Cave. Being aware of how the mind works can help people overcome their fears and unlock their potential.
Creating a ‘culture’ is key to making blended families work
Clinical psychologist Jeanie Cave says blended families can be difficult to navigate and have unique group dynamics and idiosyncrasies.