What is ACT? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of mindfulness based therapy which teaches people to diminish the impact of intrusive thoughts, to refrain from overreacting and to gain control over their lives by taking action. ACT focuses on three areas: Accept your reactions and be present Choose a valued direction Take action
Anxiety and fear are normal feelings that we all experience occasionally. They are essential for survival, as they activate instincts and body chemicals that help to protect us against harm. However, in chronic or acute forms they cause a great deal of unnecessary distress.
CHRONIC STRESS & BURNOUT Chronic stress and burnout can play a role in many problematic personal and professional relationships. Speak to one of our trained counsellors today about how evidence-based talk therapy can help you. LET’S GET STARTED Chronic stress is a response to emotional pressure, suffered over a long period of time, in which…
Cocaine is a seductive drug. It lacks the normal physical “hangovers” of other drugs and the reek of alcohol and marijuana. As such, it appears less harmful, but this is deceptive. What many people do not know, is that it very quickly leads to severe psychological dependence. Cocaine is, in fact, one of the most addictive and deadliest drugs in…
Caffeine is one of the most researched substances in the world. It has many benefits, however too much caffeine can also be harmful. It all comes down to moderation, yet the more we consume the more tolerance our bodies build and so the potential of caffeine addiction and abuse increases.
Normison is the trade name given to Temazepam which is a benzodiazepine class medication. Normison is also sold under the names Euhypnos, Levanol, Restoril and Z-pam in South Africa as a prescribed medication often used as a treatment for insomnia related conditions. Facts on insomnia medications Normison is prescribed as a schedule 5 psychotropic medication…
Rohypnol is the commercial name for Flunitrazepam which is classified as a benzodiazepine class medication. Rohypnol is also sold under the names Hypnodorm, Hypnor and Insom in South Africa as a prescription medication used for many insomnia, anaesthetic related symptoms. It has been used as a date rape drug, and it goes by a number…
Urbanol is the commercial name given to Clobazam which is a benzodiazepine class medication. Urbanol is commonly sold as Frisium and Onfi in South Africa as a prescribed medication used for many anxieties, insomnia, seizures, epilepsy-related conditions. If Clobazam is taken in high doses for an extended period of time, tolerance can develop. A higher…
Dalmadorm is the common name for Flurazepam which is a benzodiazepine class medication. Dalmadorm is frequently sold as and Dalmane in South Africa as a prescribed drug this drug is used to treat a sleep disorder (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and sleep better by reducing nighttime awakenings. Flurazepam…
Quazepam is the brand name for Quazepam which is classified as a benzodiazepine prescription. Quazepam is also sold under the names Doral and Dorme in South Africa as a prescription medication used for insomnia related conditions. Facts on insomnia medications Quazepam is schedule 5 controlled medication classed as benzodiazepine used for insomnia. This elevated scheduling…