White River Manor is open during lockdown in South Africa

White River Manor is a registered essential service provider and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic continues to offer a world class therapetic Program. We have taken every precaution to maintain the integrity of our environment and screen clients both before and on arrival. Our staff too undergo regular testing and screening to ensure the safety of our clients.

    Gaslighting

    Is cognitive dissonance the same as gaslighting?

    Cognitive dissonance and gaslighting can co-occur. But, what do such terms mean, and does one buffer the other? When confronted with contradictory thoughts, behaviours, and ideas, it's easy to dip into a state of cognitive dissonance (When Cognitive Dissonance Leads To Gaslighting Ourselves, Scarlett Jess Perrodin,16 December 2021). There is a fine line between cognitive...

    Five signs that you might be gaslighting yourself

    Nowadays, the term "gaslighting" is becoming increasingly popular along with "breadcrumbing," "ghosting," and "the ick." Although prevalent in today's social media culture, the term gaslighting has a deep-rooted history that stems back to the 1940s when the film "gaslight" hit mainstream media and continued to have an influence centuries later. What does gaslighting mean? Various...