We are all prone to forming expectations, especially when we’re in a relationship. Sometimes, though, what we expect and what we get don’t line up. “We probably cannot exist without forming expectations of our partners, but it is when our expectation subconsciously becomes an inflexible (unrealistic/irrational) demand, when it clashes with reality, that we become distressed,” says Heidi Burmeister-Nel, a clinical …
Heidi Burmeister-Nel is a Namibian Clinical Psychologist, who shares in this episode of the MYD Africa Show, tools that will help empower you in your relationships. “We all have maps in our brains of how relationships should work. Some of these maps are good, but often these maps are not, but we have no other alternative. On a subconscious level …
Popular culture would have us believe that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. According to Namibian Clinical Psychologist, Heidi Burmeister-Nel, “We are all well aware of the gender stereotypes when it comes to emotions. Naturally, there are truths in all stereotypes, but I am in agreement with a large number of psychologists that believe that these differences …
The 10th of October marks World Mental Health Day. According to World Health Organisation, the objective is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support mental health. On 99fm, we had Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Heidi Burmeister-Nel speaking on, depression, anxiety, suicide and how to take better care of your Mental well-being.
Come and join us on Friday, 31 August at 6pm and be a part of the live studio audience. Kirsty will sit down with Clinical Psychologist, Heidi Burmeister Nel. Heidi will be sharing real relationship talk and skills for healthy romantic relationships. This is the information that can help to improve (or even save) your relationship, though understanding the common …
A Namibian woman who helps so many, Clinical Psychologist and regular MYD contributor, Heidi Burmeister Nel, shares here her learnings and lessons from the past year, her self examination from Africa… her Afrospection Looking Back… Q: How would you describe your 2017? A: Sjoe… one of the most fascinating and challenging years! Maybe though, all previous years was like this. …
Deep connection nurtures relationships But how do you maintain your independence within the realms of a healthy connected relationship? This is what 99FM’s Heart asked Namibian Clinical Psychologist and regular MYD contributor, Heidi Burmeister Nel. “It may seem like independence and connection are opposing forces, yet the one strongly contributes and influences to the other. We need enough connection to …
Namibian Clinical Psychologist and regular MYD contributor, Heidi Burmeister Nel, shares here the five things she knows will build her as a person in 2017, so that armed with a simple list we too can ensure that we grow this year. Five Things That Will Build Me in 2017 by Heidi Burmeister Nel When I think about what will build …
We are all prone to forming expectations, especially when we’re in a relationship. Sometimes, though, what we expect and what we get don’t line up. “We probably cannot exist without forming expectations of our partners, but it is when our expectation subconsciously becomes an inflexible (unrealistic / irrational) demand, when it clashes with reality, that we become distressed.” says Heid Burmeister-Nel, …
Our emotions are described as our energy put into motion. Our thoughts trigger our emotions and this means that our emotions can give us great insights into ourselves. Every emotion can have a positive function, because every emotion conveys information about our experience. As we continue to look at Following Your Heart, this week on MYD, we took a closer …