Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist

I am a Clinical Psychologist in Vredehoek. I provide #psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. HPCSA: PS 0134317 | Practice No: 0720453

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

Thank you @JobAdviceSA for this really amazing chat today! I will be going through all my notifications again later in case I missed any #JobAdviceSA community questions. Keep up the great work @TimJBarry @Van_Raath @WeszMadz @ElzetteFourie. #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A4: Seek consultation (psychologist or psychiatrist). Encourage your friend/ colleague to seek help; offer to go with them to the first appointment. Be supportive of psychologist/psychiatrist or other doctor suggestions. . #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth #Depression #Psychology

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A4: Important: Advocate for their recovery, convey hope. Emphasize that depression is very treatable. #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth #Depression #Psychology

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A4: Don’t react with anger even though your efforts to help may be resisted or rejected. #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth #Depression #Psychology

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A4: Empathize with feelings of sadness, grief, anger & frustration (other feelings will come in time). Don’t argue about how bad things are or are not. Don’t insist that depression or sadness is not warranted for their situation. #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth #Depression #Psychology

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A4: Avoid critical or shaming statements. #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth #Depression #Psychology

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A4: Be empathic and understanding. Don’t try to “cheer up” a depressed person—it can feel minimizing. Simply ask if there is anything you can do to help—the answer will often be “no,” but the support will be felt. #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth #Depression #Psychology

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A3: Avoid global labels and the words “ever” and “never”. Avoid history. Avoid negative comparisons. Avoid threats. Describe your own feelings using the word “I” in place of “you”. Be clear, concise and simple.
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[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A3: Communicating in a clean and healthy way.
Avoid judgemental words or loaded terms, and messages of blame and accusation, especially if preceded by the word “you”. #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A3: Use the power of communication:
Ask Yourself:
•What am I trying to say (CONTENT)
•Is this the right time (TIMING)
•Is this the right place (CONTEXT)
Communicating our intensions requires being Centered in Self not Self Centered.
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[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A3: Triggers. Be aware of your triggers that may create conflict for example, name calling, gossiping and inequality and power dynamics. Think about ways to work through these triggers. #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A3: Self Awareness. Be aware of your own internal way of dealing with conflict. Some people can be assertive and deal with the conflict, others avoid it completely and then sometimes people internalise the conflict and it creates emotional distress. #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A3: Isolate the problem not the person. This can be difficult, but is extremely important, especially for work place dynamics. #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A2: LET THINGS GO - Although it is easier said than done, it is important to learn to let things go sometimes. Learn to recognise the things that are important and focus on those: “Don’t sweat the small stuff”. #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A2: FOSTER GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS - Mutual respect and trust, flexibility, healthy communication, say NO, have fun with colleagues. #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A2: MENTORSHIP - Find a mentor who can provide additional skills and insight as well as support. #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A2: PRIORITIZE WORK - Prioritize tasks for the day, delete junk emails, set time aside to check emails, when overwhelmed start with a small simple task (this will build confidence and momentum). #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A2: Prioritize work. Schedule tasks. Set up deadlines. Avoid procrastination. Be aware of your stress levels and stress triggers. Take regular breaks. Learn to say no, politely refuse to accept additional tasks if you think that you’re already overloaded with work. #JobAdviceSA

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A2: TIME MANAGEMENT - Delegate tasks. It is common for all of us to take on more tasks than our desired potential. This can often result in stress and burnout. Delegation is not running away from your responsibilities but is an important function of management. #JobAdviceSA

[Omega Bronkhorst Clinical Psychologist @OmegaPsychology]

A2: Find a balance. Don’t let emotions from work spill over into your personal life as well as the other way around. #JobAdviceSA #MentalHealth