Claire Newton

Claire Newton is qualified psychologist, speaker, trainer and coach. She holds a Masters Degree in Psychology and a Higher Diploma in Education, as well as a Certificate in Career and Executive Coaching. She is a member of the Health Professions Council of South Africa, the Durban Practicing Psychologists Group, Toastmasters International, and is the past President of the KwaZulu-Natal Chapter of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa - having done a double term in office.

being assertive

Attention on Assertiveness

Understanding that you have the right to ask for what you want is the key to becoming a more assertive person. Assert…

critisism

Giving and Receiving Constructive Criticism

Criticism is often seen as a negative thing – look it up in any Thesaurus and you’ll find it right there alongs…

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD is one of the most common, yet incurable, childhood disorders. However, many other problems – some of which are …

discipline

Behaviour Modification: Giving the Boot to Corporal Punishment

“Spare the rod, spoil the child” and “No hiding equals no discipline” are familiar adages that offer advice with bibl…