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In South Africa, the need for mental health and wellness support has never been greater. However, with different types of counsellors offering various services, it can be confusing to understand who to approach for what kind of support. To clear up misconceptions and provide clarity, let’s break down the different types of counsellors, their qualifications, regulatory or professional bodies, and their scope of practice

Just because you can, should you? Introduction Have you ever thought, “I know I can do this, but I just don’t have the energy for it right now”? That is the difference between capability and capacity, and recognising this distinction can completely change how you...

A parent’s guide to understanding and supporting your child Introduction Your child or teen seems to feel better after their counselling sessions—they may even say it’s “helpful”, yet when it is time for the next session, resistance kicks in. “Do I have to go?”...

New Year Wellness  Healthy Choices and Intentions  Introduction The new year is an opportunity and a moment for reflection, intention, and growth. It’s a chance to pause, account for where you have been, and consider the path ahead with clarity and purpose....

Introduction The festive season often brings a mixture of joy, stress, and reflection. For some, it is a time of family connection and celebration; for others, it can highlight loss, financial strain, or cultural uniqueness. Here is how to navigate these challenges by...

Parent Wellness and Its Impact on Child Well-being Introduction: A parent’s wellness plays a significant role in that of their child. The parent’s whole-person health and their child’s development are heavily interconnected. When parents focus on maintaining their...

Introduction The Concept of Harmony Harmony is about finding the natural connection between the different dimensions of your life—emotional, physical, mental, social, occupational, financial, spiritual, and environmental. It's the ability to move fluidly between these...

Introduction Movement is an integral part of both counselling and learning, providing profound benefits that extend beyond physical health. When we think about movement, we often associate it with exercise or fitness, but its impact also reaches into the emotional,...

Introduction Brief Overview of Sensory Input and Its Importance Sensory Input Defined: Sensory input is how our bodies receive and respond to external stimuli through our senses—touch, sight, sound, taste, and smell. This input is vital for our brain to process and...

From Diagnosis to Learning, Awareness of Learning Learning is individualised, we all have our preferences of how we receive, process, comprehend, and express information. Introduction A continuation from Sinta Ebersohn, from Get Up and Grow, and myself, discussed...

Recognising Diagnosis as an Opportunity and Understanding Learning Preferences Introduction Sinta Ebersohn, from Get Up and Grow, and myself, discussed learning disabilities for Learning Disability Week. The talk culminated in recognising diagnosis as an opportunity...

Why Using the Whole-Person Perspective and Approach Changes Outcomes The whole-person perspective, which considers all eight dimensions of an individual's life, has a powerful influence on outcomes in a person’s growth and development. This approach sees the bigger...

Holistic Awareness is the home and origin of the Supportive and Integrative Wellness (SIW) approach. My philosophy is rooted in the belief that wellness involves the rhythm and harmony of multiple dimensions of well-being. Let’s explore the foundations of my approach,...