Due to the current state of the South African education system and the curriculum, the need for learning support has increased during the last decade. The aforementioned has lead to the profession of educational psychology being inundated with clients experiencing various challenges with regard to the education system thus impacting negatively on the learning. Against this backdrop the following services are available:
Individual assessments in order to identify possible strategies to support the client within the context of learning including emotional aspects, academic and learning aspects, school readiness, social skills.
Small group (2-3 clients) assessments are also done to determine for instance the clients’ aptitude to aid in subject choices for Grade 8 and Grade 10.
Identification and support for barriers to learning (reading, spelling, maths, writing, concentration, attention-deficit disorder, inclusion, etc.)
Career guidance (including subject choices as well as career choices).
Study methods (individual and small groups)
Parental guidance: handling of relevant stressors in the family for example divorce, discipline problems, family conflict, effective communication, too high / low expectations, handling of child with ADHD.
Individual therapy for aspects that impact negatively on learning of the client such as anxiety, conflict, anger management, depression, separation anxiety, behaviour problems, fears, low self-esteem, coping with disappointments, peer pressure, relationships / social skills, life skills, etc. top |
