The recent tragic boating accident once more focused our attention on the trauma and suffering of losing a beloved spouse, family member and friend. ER24 sent out a circular to all those who... Read more
How do we cope with a traumatic event? The Arrive Alive road safety website is often approached by family of accident victims who would like to enquire more information about trauma counseli... Read more
A 23 year old man is presumed to be drowned in the Blaauwpan dam in Kempton park this afternoon. Details are still sketchy but it is believed that a family was having a fun day at the dam.... Read more
The SA Depression Anxiety Group (Saga) warned on Wednesday that policemen under severe stress needed counselling to prevent them from becoming “trigger-happy”. “What we nee... Read more
Three ladies were critically injured in an accident along the Phoenix highway this afternoon at around 15h00. A ten ton truck and a Mazda sting collided at the intersection of the Phoenix hi... Read more
A lady in her 20’s is in a critical condition after she was run down by a 18 wheeler truck in the Prospecton area on Wednesday afternoon at around 14h00. It is believed that 3 ladies w... Read more
Netcare 911 was called to an industrial accident in the Pinetown area. A worker was repairing a concrete mixer and when he tried to test it he slipped and his leg was caught in the blades of... Read more
It is reported that Air France has set up a counselling centre at Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro offering assistance to friends and family members of those who were on board... Read more
I was deeply saddened yesterday when I read the story of the freak accident where Jan-Hendrik van der Merwe, who is former Springbok captain Corné Krige’s brother-in-law, acciden... Read more
A traumatised father who police say accidentally drove over and killed his two children moments after he saw them falling out of his bakkie is receiving counselling with his wife. Ja... Read more