by Karen Powell | Aug 5, 2020 | Blog
On 22 July SAISI hosted Dr Susanne Smith-Roley (indicated as SSR below), a scholar and mentee of Dr Ayres (JA), to celebrate her legacy on what would have been her 100th birthday. The interview was facilitated by Dr Annamarie van Jaarsveld (AvJ), Gina Rencken (GR)...
by Karen Powell | Jun 10, 2020 | Blog
You may or may not know that on 18 July 1920, Dr A. Jean Ayres was born, making 2020 what would have been her 100th birthday. As we gear up for celebrations in July 2020 and 2021, we take a look at some of the organisations, groups and congresses focused on...
by Karen Powell | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog
So being on Day 6 of lock down, and some of us having been at home much longer than that with kids, we decided you need a blog post that provides some comic relief as well as provides a challenge, both physical and mental. Presenting: The SAISI Stress Ball Challenge...
by Karen Powell | Mar 17, 2020 | Blog
Dear Therapists We know you and your clients are stressed, maybe anxious, after Sunday night’s presidential address. The now disaster status of COVID-19 in South Africa brings with it many questions and uncertainties, and we are here to help. The basics The corona...
by Karen Powell | Mar 11, 2020 | Blog
Today’s blog post is written by Karen Powell, who is in private practice, is a member of the SAISI Board and has a special interest in the decline of the child’s occupation of play. Screen time debate – some real facts I think we all have come to a...