Oostenbrink Clinical Psychologist

11/05/2023

Anxiety
Prevalent in a stress-ridden society
Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks).

These feelings of anxiety and panic interfere with daily activities, are difficult to control, are out of proportion to the actual danger and can last a long time. You may avoid places or situations to prevent these feelings. Symptoms may start during childhood or the teen years and continue into adulthood.

11/05/2023

The fact that we have not been on this page for a while is an accurate reflection of what is happening in our practice: We have been busier than ever, and the number of clients in the diary is an indication of how many people struggle to cope with the day-to-day/work and relational problems.
The most common of issues our clients present with are anxiety, depression and panic attacks.
We see more and more GP's referring their patients for cognitive behavioral therapy and Imago relational therapy to deal with the intensifying fall-outs of depressive mood-disorders, anxiety and burn-out.
It has become more commonplace for the average South African to seek therapeutic assistance than ever before.
If you feel overwhelmed, overly anxious or depressed, do not hesitate to seek assistance. Unattended, these symptoms can impact one's overall capacity to function at an acceptable level. Contact our practice for any psychotherapeutic advice and assistance.

23/10/2022

Jacob Oostenbrink sal hiervan hou

PERI PERI CHICKEN LIVERS

500 g chicken livers cleaned and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves crushed
3-4 tablespoons peri peri
juice of 1 lemon
½ cup cream
salt & pepper to taste
chopped parsley to serve
crusty bread to serve

In a very hot skillet/frying pan, melt the butter and fry the chicken livers until golden brown on both sides.

Add the garlic and peri-peri sauce and allow to fry for another minute until fragrant

then add the lemon juice and cream.

Season with salt and pepper and allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Serve with crusty bread.

14/10/2022

27/07/2022

Need Career Guidance or help with Subject Choices?
School is back on track and we are excited to see where the younger generation is heading! Whether you have dreams of becoming a pilot or an engineer – psychometric testing is an excellent tool to consider when making subject choices and/or career choices in helping you to succeed in reaching your goals.
Here are some psychometric evaluation benefits:
• Unbiased Approach
• Accurate and Appropriate
• Self-Awareness
Contact us today to make a booking for a psychometric evaluation as early as this Saturday (30 July 2022). We look forward to hearing from you!
“It is never too late to be what you might have been or who you should be.” – George Eliot

Let us help you solve the choices puzzle!

11/07/2022

“No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.” – Regina Brett

As the second half of the year approaches, let’s plan and prepare accordingly!
A recent study has shown the 20 skills most acquired, in high demand and which are expected to increase over the next five years globally include:

1. Data Analysts
2. Software and Application Developers
3. Robotics Engineers
4. Organisational Development Specialists
(For a more in-depth read refer to https://businesstech.co.za/news/business/442362/these-are-the-10-best-job-skills-to-have-in-south-africa-and-the-10-worst/ ).
In the South African context, it is interesting to note that Engineering is listed as one of the 10-top high in demand career paths for 2022! (https://grabjobs.co/resources/career-resources/job-search/most-in-demand-jobs-in-south-africa/ ). This is especially interesting, as this is also the type of professionals that are recruited internationally – thus the possible loss of highly skilled young professionals through emigration.
It is important to consider beforehand, the various career paths to follow when leaving High School, as well as the appropriate subjects to choose that are required for those career paths (done in grade 9). At Oostenbrink Psychology Practice we highly recommend that learners explore their possible careers with special emphasis on their ability (aptitude), as well as what they enjoy to do (interests), with attention to their own individual characteristics (personality). These various aspects are evaluated in psychometric assessments to ensure that you do not make the wrong career of subject choices.
Contact us today to make an appointment for further career and/subject guidance!

27/06/2022

HOLIDAYS! - what to do?
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm” – Winston Churchill
And just like that, it is once again Winter school holidays. To be able to enrol for tertiary education has always been considered a big blessing. With that said, it is important for us as parents, guardians and teachers to encourage our school-attendees to stay motivated in their journey to achieve academic and future career success.
Here are some great ideas which research suggests to be excellent activities for learners during school holidays, to stay productive and motivated in not only discovering their future career paths, but also staying academically stimulated:
 Encourage learners to do some part-time shadowing work to gain experience as well as forming a personal opinion whether or not the particular field is suited to him/her.
 Motivate learners to do their own research and reading regarding possible career paths to consider, so that they can start to form a picture of where they see themselves in the next 10 years.
 From a parental perspective: remember - it is of great importance that parents/guardians engage with their children in meaningful discussions to encourage students in critical thinking, regarding their choice of subjects and the possibilities of certain career-doors which will open, as a result of such choices.
P.S. → for more useful and fun activities to do during the school break, refer to the link below!
https://www.daniel-wong.com/2015/11/09/productive-things-to-do-during-school-holidays/

07/06/2022

S-U-B-J-E-C-T C-H-O-I-C-E-S
One of the first major choices one makes in adolescence, is having to choose which subjects fits you best in high-school to prepare you for a career you choose. As the Grade 10 subject selection process approaches, we offer subject guidance … to learners who aren’t quite sure which subjects to choose. Included in the evaluation, is a range of standardized tests which gives an indication of what subjects compliments you as person (according to your aptitude, interests, and personality type) thus stimulates success in your high-school career.
Contact us now for further information and bookings at 021 853 2889 or find us at www.oostenbrink.co.za
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” — B.B. King

25/05/2022

Winter promosie! Kry 20% af vir volledige Loopbaanvoorligting met Psigometriese aanlegtoetse, Belangstellingsvraelyste en Persoonlikheidstipe evaluering, om te verseker dat jy die regte besluite oor jou loopbaankeuse maak. Skakel ons by die praktyk of vind ons op .oostenbrink.co.za

18/05/2022

Deciding on a career path, or even a career change?
Career guidance offers a wide range of specialized testing designed to assist in making a decision about the profession most suited to you according to your interests, personality as well as aptitude. With our Winter special on Psychometric Testing and Career Guidance underway, we look forward to helping you choose or redirect your career path to ensure success in your life.
“Choose a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life” – Confucius

11/05/2022

It is that time of the year again! We are delighted to offer special promotion on psychometric assessments during July 2022 at an excellent discount! This psychometric evaluation includes career and subject guidance assessments, assisting you in personality type and interests evaluation as well as career assessments, needed for good career decision-making.
Book your spot at a date and time most convenient to you. For subject choice guidance as well as career guidance for potential study field, we are open on allocated Saturdays to accommodate learners who attend school during the weekdays or individuals who are already employed full time.
Contact us today! [email protected] or visit us on www.oostenbrink.co.za

04/03/2022

We are excited to welcome Charlize Botha to our practice and looking forward to the busy times ahead. Charlize, we hope that you will enjoy working in our team, to offer the best possible psychological care to our clients.

Welkom Charlize, ons sien uit daarna om saam met jou die jaar van voorbereiding vir keuring vir jou Meesters te sien hoe jy toeneem in kennis en wysheid, en dat ons kan beleef hoe jy sodanige groei en ontwikkeling van jou loopbaan stuur tot jou eindelike doelwit om as volwaardige sielkundige in praktyk te kan staan! Alle sukses;-)

Wie is Charlize Botha?
Sy het grootgeword op n plaas in KZN tussen die mooi suikerriet-lande. Gematrikuleer in 2017 by Eshowe Hoërskool, en na Pretoria getrek om in te skryf vir BA Algemeen by die Universiteit van Pretoria, met Sielkunde as spesialiteit.
Sy het haar honneursgraad in Toegepaste Sielkunde in 2021 verwerf.
Begin 2022 het sy na die Wes Kaap verhuis om aan te sluit by Oostenbrink Kliniese Sielkundige Praktyk, ter voorbereiding vir keuring vir Meestersgraad.
Sy werk in haar vryetyd as vrywilliger ook by Helpende Hand se Ons Plek Nasorgsentrum in die Strand, waar sy met die versorging en akademiese bystand van die voorskoolse kleuters behulpsaam is.
Op die vraag: Hoekom Sielkunde as Loopbaan:
"Ek is mal daaroor om met mense te werk en sien myself eendag 'n werklike verskil te maak in my gemeenskap. Ek het grootgeword met 'n ma wat berading gedoen het vir 'n lewe en het dus van kleins gesien wat die impak daarvan op mense het, en het dadelik 'n liefde gekry vir die veld. Ek glo sterk dat sielkunde 'n belangrike element van die lewe is, en almal op n daaglikse basis raak en dat 'n persoon se persoonlike welsyn lewenskwaliteit bepaal. Daarom is ek vasbeslote om 'n verskil te maak en hoop om mense se lewens op 'n diep en persoonlike vlak aan te raak."

Who is Charlize Botha?

05/08/2021

In these uncertain and unprecedented times, all you can do, is to focus on what you CAN do, instead of what you cannot do. Focus on your own future. It is yours!

02/05/2021

Boost your memory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsC9ZHi79jo

Do you recall studying for your exams? You probably do. But do you remember how you studied, how you memorized French words or the year of the American civil...