Author: Takkie Pistorius
October 7, 2020

Mental Health in the workplace

How to cope at workAs we know, one in five people in the workplace experience a mental health condition. Stigma and lack of mental health awareness in the workplace persists as barriers to equality. FunctionWise would like to share 9 tips on how to cope at work if suffering from a mental health condition: 1. […]
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August 24, 2020

COVID-19 Update (August 2020)

There is no doubt that Covid-19 has changed the Occupational Therapy landscape, and the past few months have been challenging. Nonetheless, we remain dedicated to our clients, providing the best possible service we can under the circumstances. With restrictions easing and by implementing new creative ways to offer assessments and provide our services, we see […]
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May 6, 2020

COVID-19 Update (May 2020)

FunctionWise resumes workability services during lockdown level 4 under strict COVID-19 prevention and control guidelines. Current Situation It was recently announced that South Africa moves to level 4 of the Risk Adjusted Strategy, as of 1 May 2020. The duration and progression between levels is unknown and will be continuously re-evaluated. For the foreseeable future, we are […]
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January 23, 2020

Resilience: our ability to bounce back

How does resilience relate to our ability to manage stress and anxiety in the workplace? It is said that those with greater resilience, or the ability to bounce back, are better able to manage stress or the changes brought on by psychosocial difficulties. A resilient employee deals well with the stressors and strains of the […]
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July 17, 2019

Sensory overload can lead to stress and anxiety

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October 31, 2018

Collaboration with Optometrists

FunctionWise attended the Low Vision Conference, presented by the Low Vision Centre of Learning in Randburg, earlier in 2018. We have expanded our skillset to collaborate with optometrists to ensure that our clients with low vision and visual difficulties are treated and equipped to successfully return to their work tasks or adjust in their work […]
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September 14, 2018

The Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP)

Each year, injury or illness cause an alarming amount of people to become disabled. The Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) was designed to control and alleviate the severity of disability that can occur after injury or illness.  FunctionWise has 3 PGAP providers that can assist you with Return to Work (RTW) rehabilitation.  About the program? […]
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