In general, sexuality describes how a person goes about expressing himself or herself as a sexual being. Sexuality and sexual expression is an integral part of a person’s life and just as we are all different, our sexual preferences also differ. Sexuality is equally important to all people regardless of age, gender, relationship status, gender […]
Sexuality and Spinal Cord Injuries Read More »
Environmental Psychology is a relatively new and exciting field within psychology. It places focus upon the dynamic relationship between the environment and the individual, as well as the impact that this has on our mental health and psychological wellbeing. Disability as understood by the World Health Organization (WHO) relates to the level to which one’s
Environment and Disability Read More »
A large portion of spinal cord injuries occur in youth. As a result, many who have had such injuries, have not had children. Should a spinal cord injury stop you from having children? Often after having experienced an injury or event which has altered previous levels of functionality, many people are concerned, as to whether
Having a child after a Spinal Cord Injury Read More »
I think that one South African will be aware of the documentary Chasing the Sun, in which we followed the Springboks in their build up to their eventual win of the Rugby World Cup. However perhaps less well known at this point is the documentary Rising Phoenix. This documentary follows the lives of 9
The Meaning Behind The Rising Phoenix Read More »
For a new spinal cord injured patient, life is all about surviving the current crisis. As the initial trauma and storm of medical complications subside, the focus typically moves to living with the injury. This is what physical rehab and sexual rehab is all about – making the most of what you have left. After
Finding Help in a Crisis Following a Spinal Cord Injury Read More »
