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The October MDT
Upskill Studio | Guest Talks
Supporting Physical and Mental Wellbeing in a Screen-Based World
Screens are now part of everyday life — from the classroom to the workplace. But what does this mean for how we move, work, learn and regulate?
For our October Upskill Studio Guest Talk, Susanna Albertyn, Physiotherapist, and Cerise Rabie, Educational Psychologist, will explore the physical and psychological considerations of growing up and working in an increasingly screen-based world.
The discussion will include:
* Posture and ergonomics
* Screen habits
* Movement and regulation
* Mental wellbeing
* Considerations from school through to work
Join us to consider these issues from both physical and psychological perspectives.
20 October 2026 | 18:30–20:30 | Online | R260 per session
Registration: https://forms.gle/xrU7vSEUJhBMcRik7
This activity is HPCSA-accredited by the South African Medical Association and includes MDT-related topics.
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Past MDT Courses
The September MDT
Upskill Studio | Guest Talks
Our September Upskill Studio brings together two professionals who offer their professional perspectives on supporting children, families, and the relationships around them.
Victoria Angel | Dance Movement Therapist
Motherhood, Redefined: Reclaiming Instinct, Attachment and Attunement Beyond Biology
Victoria 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.
Inge Gouws | Educational Psychologist
Beyond the Therapy Room: Co-Creating Ethical ‘Anxiety Support Packs’ for Parents and Teachers
Inge 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.
In this session, you'll explore:
* Motherhood, maternal instinct, attachment and attunement
* The baby as a communicator before words
* What we inherit and what we choose to pass on
* Understanding anxiety in children
* Systemic co-regulation and the environments surrounding the child
* The ‘Anxiety Support Pack’ framework
* Ethical information sharing and confidentiality
* Supporting collaboration between professionals, parents and teachers
These 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.
📘 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.
📜 This activity has been HPCSA-accredited by the South African Medical Association, including MDT-related topics.
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Practical. Relevant. Professional.
The July MDT: Healing Through the Arts – Understanding the Value of Art Therapy for Adults
Art therapy is often associated with children, yet creativity remains a powerful tool for self-expression, emotional processing, and wellbeing throughout adulthood. Whether used alongside traditional therapeutic approaches or as a standalone creative process, art therapy offers individuals an opportunity to explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may be difficult to express through words alone.
This practical session is designed for professionals working across healthcare, mental health, education, and the helping professions who would like to better understand the role of art therapy within multidisciplinary practice and adult wellbeing.
Through guided presentation and discussion, participants will explore how creative expression supports emotional processing, self-awareness, resilience, and therapeutic engagement across a range of settings.
In this session you'll explore:
* The role of creativity in supporting emotional wellbeing and psychological health for adults.
* How art therapy complements traditional therapeutic approaches.
* Exploring the neuroscience behind creativity, expression, and emotional processing.
* Understanding symbolism, metaphor, and non-verbal communication in therapeutic work.
Because healing is not always found in words. Sometimes creativity provides a safe pathway to understanding ourselves, processing life's experiences, and reconnecting with meaning and wellbeing.
📘 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.
📜 This activity has been HPCSA-accredited by the South African Medical Association, including MDT-related topics.
Psychometric assessments can provide valuable information, but meaningful support requires more than simply reviewing scores and reports. Understanding how to interpret findings, integrate multiple sources of information, and translate results into practical recommendations is essential for effective professional decision-making.
This practical session is designed for professionals working across healthcare, mental health, education, recruitment, and helping professions who wish to strengthen their confidence in assessment interpretation and application.
Through guided presentations and discussion, participants will explore how psychometric findings can be understood within the broader context of client experiences, observations, and professional practice.
In this session you'll explore:
Identifying the assessment findings that matter most.
Integrating psychometric data with observations and contextual information.
Translating assessment findings into meaningful recommendations and support strategies.
Connecting assessment outcomes to professional practice and decision-making.
Building confidence in the interpretation and communication of psychometric results.
Understanding how different professional perspectives contribute to assessment interpretation.
Because assessments provide insight, but effective support requires understanding how those insights connect to the individual's lived experience, needs, and context.
📘 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.
📜 This activity has been HPCSA-accredited by the South African Medical Association, including MDT-related topics.
The May MDT: Regulation, Business & Professional Functioning
This practical session is designed for small business owners within the health, wellness, and fitness sectors who are navigating the demands of professional practice alongside the responsibilities of running a business. Grounded in evidence-informed approaches and supported through practical input and discussion, this session offers tools to better understand the relationship between regulation, decision-making, and business functioning.
Through guided presentations and Q&A, participants will engage with both clinical insight and business-related perspectives, supporting more effective, ethical, and sustainable ways of working within a health-related context.
In this session you’ll explore:
Practical tools to understand how your nervous system influences your business decisions.
Insights into emotional and financial behaviour within a professional context.
Strategies to support regulation, clarity, and effective decision-making.
Practical input from both clinical and business perspectives to support sustainable practice.
Opportunities to reflect on your current approach and identify small, applicable shifts.
Because when you are regulated, you are better able to function effectively, make informed decisions, and engage with your work with intention.
📘 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.
📜 This activity has been HPCSA accredited by the South African Medical Association, including MDT-related topics.
The April MDT: Upskill with Intention
Join us for an intentional upskilling session designed for small businesses in health, wellness, and fitness.
We’re pleased to have *Ruan Coetzee*, Managing Director and Lead Developer at Webcore Online Solutions, as our guest speaker. With over 13 years of experience, Ruan brings valuable insight into building strong, effective online presences that truly support business growth.
✨ What to expect:
✔️ Building a website
✔️ Website foundations
✔️ Fast facts to successful websites
This session focuses on creating digital spaces that are not only functional, but aligned with your purpose and business vision.
Brought to you by Presheka B. Wellness and Holistic Awareness🌿
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