by Dr Tharina Annandale | Jul 15, 2026 | Blog
When people hear the word ‘play’, they often think of children running around a playground, building with blocks, or pretending to be superheroes. But what if play is just as important for adults as it is for children?As occupational therapists working within the...
by Dr Tharina Annandale | Oct 9, 2025 | Blog
October is Mental Health Awareness month. During this month, we aim to increase people’s awareness of mental health. Although we have come a long way, people still stigmatise mental health disorders. Recently, one of the mental health care users who I am treating lost...
by Dr Tharina Annandale | Feb 4, 2025 | Blog
Good things take time As a child, our family always did their Christmas shopping in a large mall. Although this is very practical and the most shops can be found within a short distance of one another, shopping in a mall can cause a lot of challenges. I remember that...
by Dr Tharina Annandale | Jul 18, 2024 | Blog
Nelson Mandela and Jean Ayres By Dr Tharina Annandale This month we are celebrating the lives of Jean Ayres and Nelson Mandela. Both of these historical figures were born on 18 July. They did not only share a birthday, but also shared their passion for growth and...
by Dr Tharina Annandale | Mar 21, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
By Dr Tharina Annadale On 21 March we will be celebrating Human Rights Day. With this in mind I would like to go back to the topic of the rights of our clients/patients. We are all aware of the basic rights that patients/clients have. The most prominent rights are...
