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The Investment Mob: Why we behave irrationally in groups.
Forget logic! Here's what actually drives the stock market The world of finance may seem like a realm of hard numbers and objective data,...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Aug 53 min read
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Anniversary Reactions in Psychotherapy
What if your anxiety has a calendar? By Amina Wellness Ever wondered why certain times of the year bring up a distinct emotional...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 302 min read
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Time and lateness in psychotherapy
"Lateness as a language: What you're really communicating in therapy without saying a word" by Amina Wellness Every minute counts in...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 292 min read
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The Nested Self: How Russian dolls illustrate Winnicott's nursing triad.
"Motherhood isn't a one woman job - Here's the emotional science behind it" by Amina Wellness As Mother's Day approaches, the image of a...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 221 min read
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From Overwhelmed to Understood: How therapists "Shrink" the Unbearable
Ever wonder why therapists are called Shrinks? The truth will blow your mind by Amina Wellness Have you ever wondered why therapists are...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 221 min read
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Lost in Thought or Something Deeper?
Have you ever found yourself so engrossed in a daydream that it felt more real than your actual surroundings? While occasional...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 222 min read
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Introjection: Your brain's emotional wifi hotspot.
Are you carrying feelings that don't belong to you? The psychology of emotional inheritance by Amina Wellness Someone entered my office...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 222 min read
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The Barren landscape of Care: How childhood neglect affects growth.
The silent crisis behind child neglect. No one talks about by Amina Wellness While preparing for a client session, I encountered a...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 221 min read
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Neurotic Perfectionism
The false self: How childhood wounds fuel perfectionism by Amina Wellness Imagine feeling as though your worth is determined by a series...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 222 min read
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The Biology of Connection- what plants can teach us about relationships
Why love isn't enough: The subtle biological truth behind failed relationships by Amina Wellness When we talk about relationships, we...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 222 min read
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The Unconscious Menu: How Early Life Experiences Shape Our Adult Food Choices and Habits
What if your sugar craving isn't about sugar at all by Amina Wellness We've all felt it: that undeniable pull towards a cookie, a piece...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 173 min read
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Beyond Pink and Blue: The enduring impact of fathers on daughters' psychosocial growth.
The presence and role of a father, or a significant father figure, profoundly shapes a daughter's psychosexual development and sense of...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 103 min read
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Reflecting Manhood: How fathers' influence their son's identity.
The influence of fathers on their sons' development is profound, extending beyond simple guidance to shaping their capacity for emotional...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 82 min read
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Fast Food. Fast Life.
Food is far more than mere sustenance; it's intricately woven into the fabric of our emotional lives. Our sensory experiences with food...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 32 min read
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Lessons in Hindsight: What regret can teach us about Life.
In our professional and personal lives, many of us strive to live "without regrets," often proclaiming a firm stance against looking...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 12 min read
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Performing under pressure: the psychology of performance anxiety
Why do some students, despite possessing the knowledge and skills, falter or fail under the pressure of tests and exams?? The phenomenon,...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 12 min read
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Why we repeat what hurts: exploring repetition compulsion
Why do some individuals repeatedly find themselves in unhealthy relationships, even when seemingly better options exist? It's a...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 12 min read
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Delayed success: the psychodynamics behind academic procrastination
Why do senior undergraduate (3rd and 4th year) students, seemingly on the cusp of launching their careers and lives, often find...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 12 min read
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The silent healer: exploring the depth of therapeutic presence
While it may seem that therapists just sit across the room, listening; beneath the verbal and non-verbal cues, there's a profound...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 12 min read
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A life in transition: the female body across time
“Far too many people have opinions on a woman's body," a sentiment shared by a friend recently, during our casual conversations at her...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 12 min read
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