Psychological Counselor Marcella Katjijova Emphasizes Mindful and Safe Traveling

Psychological Counselor Marcella Katjijova Emphasizes Mindful and Safe Traveling

January 30, 2024/Leonard Witbeen As Namibians embark on journeys during the festive season, renowned psychological counselor Marcella Katjijova has shared valuable insights to ensure safe and mindful traveling. In a recent recording, she encourages individuals to prioritize their psychological well-being, exercise caution, and extend respect to fellow travelers. Katjijova begins by acknowledging the purpose that each person holds in life, expressing pride in their accomplishments. She emphasizes the importance of […]

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Young athletes learn importance of mental health and well−being at Gangwon 2024

Young athletes competing at the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 are being reminded that mental health is just as important as physical health and that they have access to a number of tools to help them protect their well-being. For Gangwon 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has designed an educational booth integrating mental and physical health and safeguarding education called “Mind, Body and Me”, with the aim of normalising […]

January 26, 2024 14

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Stressed out? Why mindfulness and meditation help us cope with the world

By Lucy Draper-Clarke, University of the Witwatersrand In a world fraught with anxiety, stress, and environmental and humanitarian disasters, people are looking for ways to cope. Many have turned to practices originating in ancient eastern philosophies for guidance. Among these is mindfulness, which is linked to meditation. Lucy Draper-Clarke, researcher and author of The Compassionate Activist, spoke to health & medicine editor Nadine Dreyer about looking inwards and cultivating compassion, […]

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