by Karen | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog
This week’s post was written by mental health OT and SAISI board member, Tharina Annandale. Let me introduce you to my nine-year-old boy. He loves rugby and any form of rough play. He speaks loudly, likes to listen to loud music and never stops “running”. I...
by Karen | Aug 19, 2020 | Blog
I am very excited to share this week’s post, written by Stefanie Kruger. She had an exciting interview this week with Dr Teresa May-Benson. Happy reading! A roller coaster ride is known for its speed, intensity of highs and lows, unexpected turns, and even...
by Karen | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog
By Sally Fraser-Mackenzie Despite the fact that most of my work is based in SI and paediatrics, I’ve always had a strong passion for mental health and the elderly. I have been working closely with some elderly clients in the past few years. Through regular sessions, I...
by Karen | 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 | 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...
