Hello R-Questers!
We are going into the festive season and we could not be more excited. A lot of us are feeling quite fatigued, regardless of the type of year we had. This is the time we get to rest, reflect, and possibly plan ahead. While we do that, may we also stay in, and enjoy/embrace the present. Before closing the practice for the festive season, here are a few updates/important announcements.
Fee/Rate Increase
A few months ago we had announced our increase in fees/rates at RQ Psych. This is a reminder before the year ends so that you can plan ahead.
The increase goes into effect on the 1st of Jan 2025.
Festive Season Schedule
December Operating Schedule:
02 December 2024 – 19 December 2024
Monday – Friday 08:30 – 16:00
Saturday – Appointment only
Psychologists’ Closing Dates:
Thato – 14 December 2024 (Saturday)
Kgomotso – 19 December 2024 (Thursday)
Unlearning & Learning about Mental Health
What have you learned about mental health this past month? How have you invested in your mental health?
Below are some psychoeducational content that could help contribute to that journey.
Aphinda shares her experience of living with Bipolar I Disorder. She also shares how she has been able to empower herself while learning to live with the mental illness.
Comfortable with vulnerability, Mahadiyo shares her experience of living with a chronic illness, and how it had affected her mental health.
Connect with us for more updates and psychoeducational content during the month!
-
Why Do You Always Feel Sad/Depressed When It’s Cold/Winter?
In this line of work, a psychologist/any other mental health clinician has come across individuals who just feel down and depressed during the cold season/weather, and just cannot explain it or understand it. For some, this is so much of a pattern that, they know when winter is approaching that their mood/affect will definitely change/drop,
-
RQ Psych Newsletter – June 2025
Embrace your journey to self and wellbeing! A lot of people find it easy to prioritise others in their lives, at times, to their own detriment. Going to therapy is an act of self-love; one of the ways of showing self that you hold self in high regard. How have you shown love to self
-
Have You Forgiven Yourself?
Those who have heard about psychotherapy, but do not entirely understand the process, will tell you that they do not want to go for psychotherapy because they will be told that they “need to forgive themselves and that is so stupid”. They do not understand why they would have to forgive themselves. For what? What
-
RQ Newsletter – May 2025
Prioritising Your Mental Health! Choose Yourself Navigating life’s intricate challenges and experiences can be exciting. It can also be very challenging, especially when forced to prioritise survival or others over oneself. Doing so, has a way of impacting one’s wellbeing, without even noticing until it is too late. Take the time to prioritise your mental
-
Is Silent Treatment Manipulative?
Popular psychology (pop psychology) has a wonderful way of educating the general people about psychological concepts and mental health. It leaves people feeling empowered as the information gathered or learned helps one feel like they understand themselves and/or those around them better. Nonetheless, there is a tendency to focus on spreading a particular narrative, that
Revelations Quest Psychology 
Leave a comment