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"Little by little one walks far." - Peruvian Proverb
The loss of a loved one, someone close to your heart, mind and soul is one of the cruelest ordeals that could ever happen. Nothing and no one on earth can ever prepare you for the days, months and years ahead.
The Leigh Matthews Stress and Trauma Centre (LMSTC), supported by the office of Community Development, University of Johannesburg, officially opened its doors on 17th August 2005, with Rob, Sharon and Karen Matthews as its patrons. The Centre was established to address the need for counselling to community members who cannot otherwise afford such professional services. After a traumatic experience, it’s normal to feel frightened, sad, anxious, and disconnected. Usually, with time, the upset fades and you start to enjoy life again. But sometimes the trauma is so overwhelming that you find that you can’t move on. You feel stuck with a constant sense of danger and painful memories that don’t fade. If you went through a traumatic experience and are having trouble getting back to your regular life, reconnecting to others, and feeling safe again, you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With PTSD, it can seem like you’ll never get over what happened or feel normal again. But by seeking treatment, reaching out for support, and developing new coping skills, you can overcome the symptoms of PTSD and move on with your life. Click here to read more Thousands of people in South Africa today are affected by crime, violence, divorce, accidents and disease on a daily basis. When one person is traumatized, his/he family as well as the community are also influenced which can result in an entire community being distressed.
The LMSTC CAN HELP
Our counsellors can play a part in providing emotional support to trauma survivors as well as to those suffering from daily stress.
The Centre offers individual, group and family counselling in many areas such as for instance:-
- Family problems
- Parental guidance
- Bereavement
- - Crime related trauma
Educational Psychology Master students from the University of Johannesburg also offer learning support, career guidance, and educational assessments for age going children.
To find out more about the LMSTC or to make an appointment please contact one of our centres.
LMST CENTRES
Crosby
Address: Raucall High School, Hekpoort Road, Crosby
Tel (011) 226-2200
Kensington B Randburg
Bookings to be made through Crosby Centre
The Centres are open Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm
and the Crosby Centre is open 1 Saturday per month between 10am and 4pm
E mail:
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