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SUMMARY:Upskill Studio September (NEW DATE)
DESCRIPTION:September Upskill Studio | Guest Talks | UPDATE: NEW DATE \nExploring Anxiety\, Motherhood\, Attachment & Attunement Through Different Professional Lenses \nOur September Upskill Studio brings together two guest speakers exploring different aspects of emotional wellbeing\, relationships\, development and professional practice. \nVictoria Angel | Dance Movement Therapist\nMotherhood\, Redefined: Reclaiming Instinct\, Attachment and Attunement Beyond Biology \nInge Gouws | Educational Psychologist\nBeyond the Therapy Room: Co-Creating Ethical ‘Anxiety Support Packs’ for Parents and Teachers \nIn this session\, we’ll explore:\n* Motherhood\, instinct\, attachment and attunement\n* Communication and connection beyond words\n* Understanding anxiety in children\n* Co-regulation and systemic support\n* Developing practical anxiety support approaches\n* Ethical information sharing and confidentiality\n* Supporting collaboration between professionals\, parents and teachers \n📅 03 November 2026\n🕡 18:30–20:30\n💻 Online | Google Meet\n📘 Our activity has been HPCSA-accredited by the SA Medical Association\, including MDT-related topics \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/LM4cVqoctLLouF2z8
URL:https://holisticawareness.co.za/event/upskill-studio-september-new-date/
LOCATION:Online – Google Meets
CATEGORIES:Upskill Studio
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SUMMARY:October 2026 MDT | Upskill Studio | Guest Talks
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Physical and Mental Wellbeing in a Screen-Based World \nOur October Upskill Studio brings together two professionals who will offer their perspectives on the physical and psychological considerations of living\, learning and working in an increasingly screen-based world. \nSusanna Albertyn | Physiotherapist\nPhysical Wellbeing in a Screen-Based World \nSusanna will explore the physical considerations associated with screen use\, including posture\, ergonomics\, movement and screen habits. The session will consider how our use of technology can influence how we sit\, move\, and work. \nCerise Rabie | Educational Psychologist\nMental Wellbeing in a Screen-Based World \nCerise will explore the psychological considerations of growing up and working in a screen-based world\, including mental wellbeing\, regulation and the broader impact of screen habits across different stages of life. \nIn this session\, you’ll explore: \n* Posture and ergonomics\n* Screen habits and everyday technology use\n* Movement and regulation\n* Mental wellbeing\n* Considerations for children and learners\n* The transition from school to the workplace\n* Physical and psychological perspectives on screen-based living\n* Practical considerations for supporting wellbeing in screen-based environments \nThis session offers an opportunity to consider screen use from both physical and psychological perspectives\, and to think about how the environments in which we learn and work can influence wellbeing and functioning. \n📅 20 October 2026\n🕡 18:30–20:30\n💻 Online | Google Meet\n💰 R260 per session \n📘 This session forms part of an accredited CPD activity. Participants who attend and complete the required components will be eligible for CPD recognition in line with HPCSA requirements. \n📜 This activity is HPCSA-accredited by the South African Medical Association and includes MDT-related topics. \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/xrU7vSEUJhBMcRik7 \nUpskill with Intention.\nPractical. Relevant. Professional. \nUpskill Studio\nGuest talks for small businesses and professionals in health\, wellness and fitness. \n#UpskillStudio #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthAndWellness #ChildDevelopment #ContinuingProfessionalDevelopmen
URL:https://holisticawareness.co.za/event/the-october-mdt-upskill-studio-guest-talks/
LOCATION:Online – Google Meets
CATEGORIES:Upskill Studio
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa van Hal":MAILTO:connect@holisticawareness.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261013T183000
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SUMMARY:FREEDOM COMES WITH FINE PRINT – Parent Talk
DESCRIPTION:As teens grow\, so does their need for freedom\, independence and choice. But freedom comes with responsibility\, accountability\, and consequences. So\, how do we help them use their freedom responsibly? \nJoin us for a practical parent talk on how we can guide teens to make informed\, effective decisions while building the skills to become capable\, responsible\, and kind adults. \n📅 13 October 2026\n🕡 18:30–19:30\n💻 Online\n💰 R50 \n🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/P23ybHtzcTfb7JEZ7 \n#ParentingTeens #TeenParenting #ParentingSupport #ProactiveParenting #ParentTalk
URL:https://holisticawareness.co.za/event/freedom-comes-with-fine-print-parent-talk/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa van Hal":MAILTO:connect@holisticawareness.co.za
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SUMMARY:Talliwags Market
DESCRIPTION:We’re heading to the Talliwags Market! 🐾 \nWe’re so excited to be joining the Talliwags Market on Sunday\, 4 October! \nCome and visit the Play Learn Develop (PLD) stand where we’ll have our Pet Wellness range\, fidgets and weighted cuddlers available to browse and purchase. \nWhether you’re looking for something soothing for your pet\, a sensory/fidget item\, or a special weighted cuddler\, come have a look at what we’ve been creating. \nA big thank you to Talliwags for having us — we’re looking forward to being part of the market and spending the day with fellow animal lovers and families! \n📅 Sunday\, 11 October 2026\n⏰ 10:00–14:00\n📍 Talliwags Market\, 28B Main Road\, Diep River \nBring your friends\, bring your family and come say hello! 🐶🐾
URL:https://holisticawareness.co.za/event/talliwags-market/
LOCATION:Talliwags Market\, 28B Main Road\, Diep River\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Ethical and Effective Professional Visibility Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Growing a counselling practice involves more than professional knowledge. It requires a professional presence that reflects your values\, communicates your expertise ethically\, and builds trust within your community. \nThis practical workshop explores how counsellors can develop a sustainable professional presence without compromising their professional identity or ethical responsibilities. Through practical strategies and real-world examples\, participants will learn how to increase their visibility\, build meaningful professional relationships\, and communicate their services with confidence and integrity. \nThe workshop is built around five key pillars: \n* Professional Identity \nClarify your professional identity\, scope of practice\, areas of interest\, and the unique value you bring to your clients and community. \n* Ethical Visibility \nLearn how to market your services responsibly\, create educational content\, represent yourself ethically\, and develop an authentic public presence that builds trust rather than sells. \n* Professional Relationships \nDevelop meaningful networks\, collaborate effectively with colleagues and multidisciplinary professionals\, and establish ethical referral pathways that benefit both practitioners and clients. \n* Digital Presence \nExplore practical tools for creating a professional online presence\, including websites\, social media\, online directories\, Google Business Profiles\, and content planning strategies. \n* Sustainable Growth \nBuild a professional presence that supports long-term practice through consistency\, credibility\, lifelong learning\, and ethical communication rather than short-term marketing tactics. \nWhat you’ll learn \nParticipants will gain practical guidance on: \n* Developing a professional identity and public profile\n* Ethical marketing principles for counsellors\n* Social media best practices and professional boundaries\n* Building a website and online presence\n* Professional networking and collaboration\n* Establishing ethical referral networks\n* Marketing tools and resources to support your practice\n* Creating educational content that builds trust\n* Communicating your services with confidence and integrity\n* Developing a sustainable approach to professional visibility \nEach participant will receive the Ethical and Effective Professional Visibility Microbooklet\, providing practical guidance\, checklists\, templates\, and resources to support implementation after the workshop. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://holisticawareness.co.za/event/ethical-and-effective-professional-visibility-workshop/
LOCATION:Online – Google Meets
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa van Hal":MAILTO:connect@holisticawareness.co.za
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SUMMARY:September MDT - Upskill Studio
DESCRIPTION:Our September Upskill Studio brings together two professionals who offer their professional perspectives on supporting children\, families\, and the relationships around them. \nVictoria Angel | Dance Movement Therapist\nMotherhood\, Redefined: Reclaiming Instinct\, Attachment and Attunement Beyond Biology \nVictoria will explore motherhood beyond biology\, considering maternal instinct\, attachment and attunement\, and how babies communicate and connect before words. The session will invite reflection on what we inherit\, what we choose to pass on\, and the role of embodied and non-verbal communication in early relationships. \nInge Gouws | Educational Psychologist\nBeyond the Therapy Room: Co-Creating Ethical ‘Anxiety Support Packs’ for Parents and Teachers \nInge will explore childhood anxiety and the role of the wider support system around the child. The session will consider systemic co-regulation\, ethical information sharing and confidentiality\, and how to develop practical anxiety support collaboratively with parents and teachers. \nIn this session\, you’ll explore: \n* Motherhood\, maternal instinct\, attachment and attunement\n* The baby as a communicator before words\n* What we inherit and what we choose to pass on\n* Understanding anxiety in children\n* Systemic co-regulation and the environments surrounding the child\n* The ‘Anxiety Support Pack’ framework\n* Ethical information sharing and confidentiality\n* Supporting collaboration between professionals\, parents and teachers \nThese sessions offer an opportunity to consider the child within the context of their relationships and environments\, while exploring how different professional perspectives can contribute to more informed and supportive practice. \n📅 22 September 2026\n🕡 18:30–20:30\n💻 Online | Google Meet \n📘 This session forms part of an accredited CPD activity. Participants who attend and complete the required components will be eligible for CPD recognition in line with HPCSA requirements. \n📜 This activity has been HPCSA-accredited by the South African Medical Association\, including MDT-related topics. \nRegister Here\nUpskill with Intention.\nPractical. Relevant. Professional.
URL:https://holisticawareness.co.za/event/september-mdt-upskill-studio/
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