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Archives for Daniel Sher, M.A. Clinical Psychologist

Daniel Sher, M.A. Clinical Psychologist

Daniel Sher is a clinical psychologist at a private practice and a locum therapist at the Western Cape Health Department.

Sher completed his Masters in Clinical Psychology at the University of Cape Town (UCT). During this time, he was trained in various modalities of psychotherapy as well as psychological assessment at the UCT Child Guidance Clinic. Furthermore, he completed his master's thesis, titled, Cultural Discourse Among South African Clinical Psychologists, and presented his findings at the European Congress of Psychology in Stockholm, 2013.

In 2015 he worked at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital. More specifically, he worked at the Male Admissions Unit (acute psychosis), as well as Alexandra Hospital (Inpatient Unit and Outpatient Service for adults with comorbid Intellectual Disability and Mental Illness), J2 Psychiatry Unit at Groote Schuur Hospital and Hanover Park Community Health Clinic.

Under supervision of clinical psychologists and in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, he worked intersubjectively with clients suffering from psychiatric disorders using individual psychotherapy, psychoeducational groups and family interventions. He also completed psychometric and neuropsychological interventions, the latter of which involved case presentations to the Division of Neuropsychiatry at Groote Schuur Hospital.

As a Community Service Clinical Psychologist (2016), he was employed by the Western Cape Department of Health. he worked at a district level general hospital: Khayelitsha District Hospital, where he engaged in psychological interventions with clients dealing with various psychiatric disorders and comorbid medical conditions. He also provided outreach therapy services at two community health clinics and worked closely with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, nurses, and family physicians.

His professional interests as a therapist include long-term psychodynamically informed therapeutic models, in addition to cognitive-behavioral and other short term solution-focused interventions.

Academic Studies:

Sher, D., & Long, W. (2015). Cultural discourses in apartheid-era psychology, 1980–1994. South African Journal of Psychology, 45(4), 452–465.

Sher, D., & Long, W. (2012). Historicising the Relevance Debate: South African and American Psychology in Context. South African Journal of Psychology, 42(4), 564–575.

A Psychologist’s Guide to Weighted Sleep Masks: Do They Work? And Why?

Weighted Sleep Mask
Updated: August 23, 2022 / by Daniel Sher, M.A. Clinical Psychologist / Reviewed: / in Categories Anxiety, Weighted Blankets

Good sleep is essential for our mental functioning, memory, and wellbeing [1]!. That’s why, as a clinical psychologist, I like to help my clients learn natural ways … Read more

The Best Fidget Spinners and Cubes According to Our Psychologist

Fidget Spinners and Cubes
Updated: May 19, 2020 / by Daniel Sher, M.A. Clinical Psychologist / Reviewed: / in Categories Gear and Product Reviews, ADHD, Anxiety

How These Toy-Like Gadgets Can Be Used To Improve Your Emotional Wellbeing Hi there, my name is Daniel and I’m a clinical psychologist. In my … Read more

The 5 Best Weighted Lap Pads: Reviewed By a Clinical Psycholgist

Hugaroo Weighted Lap Pad
Updated: January 9, 2022 / by Daniel Sher, M.A. Clinical Psychologist / Reviewed: / in Categories Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Weighted Blankets

Have you ever wondered why a hug from a loved one can make you feel so good? Isn’t it amazing that a physical squeeze can … Read more

16 Tips to Help Your Child Get Better and More Effective Sleep

Sleep Hygiene
Updated: December 7, 2022 / by Daniel Sher, M.A. Clinical Psychologist / Reviewed: / in Categories Sleep Issues

Sleep is vital for our health and wellbeing. This is especially true for children, who are experiencing exponential growth in terms of their bodies, brains … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Sleep Disorders and Sleep Problems in Children

Sleep Problems
Updated: December 7, 2022 / by Daniel Sher, M.A. Clinical Psychologist / Reviewed: / in Categories Sleep Issues

This guide was written by Daniel Sher, a clinical psychologist at a private practice and a locum therapist at the Western Cape Health Department . … Read more

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