Talya Ressel
 
 

There is no one specific reason, rather it is a combination of factors, and understandably it will differ from person to person. While self

Have you ever tried to think rationally while an alarm is ringing in your ears, when all you want to do is shut it off as quickly as possibl

One of the most noticeable issues that children and families appear to be dealing with is the frantic pace at which life seems to be going a

We know that anxiety can be difficult for the teenager to manage alone –it often overflows and affects those closest to them, so don’t be su

Many of these themes continue into the new season –while some handled more successfully than the first season, others less so. They continu

Conversations around suicide need to be had! Sadly in Cape Town we have experienced far too many in the recent few months and your child wi

In my work it’s a privilege to have a glimpse of the adolescent’s world, because they can become quite reluctant to share with the adults ar

With anxiety in children, there is often a heightened sensitivity through which that child experiences the world. Other times, the sensitiv

School is not only vital for the development and expansion of young people’s educational and social skills but also for their emotional deve

We need to remember that transitions are a prime time where anxiety likes to grow, and, considering all that goes on in this time period, in

We know we cannot make anxiety disappear, but rather we learn how to better manage the effects. As much as I am so passionate about the val

It can be difficult to know what is stalling, manipulation or distress, but it’s important for parents to look at the overall picture of the

In South Africa 75% of our youth experiencing anxiety will not be able to access treatment for their anxiety, so it is vital that parents, c

So often when I am working with a child experiencing anxiety, one or both parent can identify with that feeling. Just the act of parenting,

As a therapist, my role is to help people get a better understanding of anxiety, what it looks like and means for them, and then most impor

In so many of the families I work with that are dealing with anxiety, I find that the child is often a Highly Sensitive Child. The parents a

Welcome to Therapy Tidbits - it is a space where I can share some of my experiences related to living, breathing and working with anxiety.