Synergy Psychological Services

SCHOOL READINESS - A holistic development profile of the prospective learner is obtained through the examination of cognitive, emotional, behavioural and social development aspects. Information is gathered by means of clinical interviews, psychometrical evaluation and collateral data.

SCHOLASTIC PROBLEMS - This assessment is utilised to identify learning and emotional problems, as well as social deficits and/or behavioural problems which may influence the learner's scholastic achievements. Various aspects that are essential to optimal scholastic performance are closely scrutinised. Information is gathered by means of clinical interviews, psychometrical evaluation and collateral data.

SUBJECT CHOICE - A dynamic decision making approach is followed in order to guide learners in selecting appropriate subjects. This process includes the attainment of self-knowledge, examination of appropriate subject information, integration of information and decision making. Recommendations are based on the assessment of interests, aptitudes, study patterns and study attitudes.

CAREER COUNSELLING - An integrated, dynamic approach to decision making is followed in order to guide learners through the process. The process is supported by background and vocational information, the development of self-knowledge, integration of information and decision making. Recommendations are based on the assessment of interests, aptitudes, personality traits and vocational maturity.

High divorce rate statistics are indicative of the challenge that newlyweds face. It is therefore of utmost importance to build your relationship on a solid foundation and acquire necessary knowledge and skills.

The aim of executive coaching is to equip individuals with essential knowledge and skills to reach their full potential in the corporate world.

A broad spectrum of services regarding programme development and training is offered to schools for learners and educators. Programmes are tailor-made to suit the needs of each school and can be presented in Afrikaans or English.

A wide range of services regarding programme development and training services is offered to corporative institutions. The focus of programme development is to equip personnel with practical knowledge and skills in order to effectively manage problems and to optimise career and personal development.

The Synergy Psychological Services team is internationally accredited to use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality inventory. After more than 60 years of research and development the current MBTI assessment is the most widely used instrument for understanding normal personality differences. Information received from the MBTI inventory leads to a better understanding of the self, motivations, natural strengths and potential areas for growth.

Use of the MBTI personality inventory in organisations has grown rapidly in recent years, as leaders and employees have come to recognise its practical usefulness in solving organisational problems. Therefore, the MBTI is used frequently in programme development and training. Programmes are tailor-made to suit the needs of each institution and can be presented in Afrikaans or English.

Maintaining marital satisfaction requires effort and commitment from both partners. Furthermore, the development of certain skills is important to ensure open and constructive communication. The emphasis of therapy is on helping couples to learn and apply new skills, focusing on the present and working toward the future. We have a very unique process, whereby two psychologists work together in order to improve objectivity. A combination of individual and joint sessions is found to be very effective.

The main focus of our study methods programme is:

- Motivation
- Goal setting
- Time management
- Effective reading strategies
- Memory strategies
- Summaries

Group/family therapy moves individuals in creative and life-giving directions. It provides a safe setting that demonstrates to individuals that they are not alone and that there is hope for creating a different life. The major therapeutic goal of group/family therapy is to actively and directly challenge the group's/family's patterns of interaction, forcing members to look at their own behaviour.

In our global world it is important for Synergy Psychological Services to make our services as accessible as possible. With Zoom psychotherapy you will be able to have sessions in the comfort of your own home, wherever you are in the world.