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Addiction 3 Adjustment 1 Anxiety 36 Autism spectrum 1 Body image 2 Childhood trauma/abuse 1 Communication 7 Dealing with chronic disease 1 Depression 34 Exam stress 1 Fertility 1 Financial Stress 17 Goal-setting 3 LGBTQIA+ 1 Learning 5 Men's mental health 1 Mindfulness 5 Parenting 2 Productivity 4 Relationship Issues 14 Resilience 4 Self-esteem 6 Sleep 2 Work Stress 25
- Let's talk about mental health →
- What is on your mind? I am here to help and answer any questions that you may have related to mental health.
- 24 minutes from now @ 17:00
- Hosted on Tuesday by Kavisha Chandrakassi
- Weekly DBT Skills Group →
- Do you need to learn how to identify and work through negative thought patterns that negatively impact your behaviors and emotions? Join our weekly DBT skills group where you will be empowered to reshape your experiences by getting to the root of any thought.
- 1 hour from now @ 18:00
- Hosted on Tuesday by Snow 🍎❄️🐦
- Fitness with Snow🍎❄️ →
- Join me Snow for some fun and stress relieving chair exercises. This is the perfect way to end your day and dissolve all the stress and tension away. RULES..... 1. Do your best and exercise at your own pace. 2. DON'T push yourself too far. 3. Any questions are welcome....
- Respecting my shame →
- In our next Matrixmen support group, Martin Pelders, activist and founder of Matrixmen, unpacks and discusses what shame means and how we can respect it as we go on the journey to healing from our childhood wounds. Join the conversation in the Panda Forest. A little about Martin: Martin Pelders...
- 3 hours from now @ 20:00
- Hosted on Tuesday by Jua
- Navigating life with mental illness →
- Join fitness entrepreneur Juanita Khumalo for an inspiring talk where she shares her personal journey of living with a mental illness. Hear how she overcame the challenges, learned to manage her condition, and found hope in her darkest moments. A little about Juanita: She is a pioneering holistic health and...
- 4 hours from now @ 21:00
- Hosted on Tuesday by Kavisha Chandrakassi
- Open line with Kavisha →
- I am here to answer any questions related to mental health. Let's discuss what hurts and what helps your mental health.
- 15 hours from now @ 08:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Aneeqa Abrahams
- Let's talk about mental health →
- What is on your mind? I am here to help and answer any questions that you may have related to mental health.
- 16 hours from now @ 09:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Pfarelo Mathivha
- Building resilience →
- In this session, we will focus on developing resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks. Join us to learn about the importance of a growth mindset, cultivating positive self-talk, and developing coping strategies for difficult situations.
- 17 hours from now @ 10:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Aneeqa Abrahams
- Take a moment and practice mindful breathing →
- This session will focus on using the breath as a tool for mindfulness. Participants will learn different breathing techniques, such as deep belly breathing and box breathing, and how to use the breath to stay present and calm in the moment.
- 17 hours from now @ 10:30
- Hosted on Wednesday by Pfarelo Mathivha
- The benefits of community support and building a support network →
- Join us for a session on the benefits of community support in the home environment. In this session, we'll explore practical strategies for building a support network within your community, including how to identify resources and communicate effectively with community members.
- 18 hours from now @ 11:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Aneeqa Abrahams
- What is toxic positivity? →
- Toxic positivity involves dismissing negative emotions and responding to distress with false reassurances rather than empathy. It comes from feeling uncomfortable with negative emotions. It is often well-intentioned but can cause alienation and a feeling of disconnection.
- 19 hours from now @ 12:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Aneeqa Abrahams
- How to silence your inner critic →
- What is an inner critic and how do I move forward without letting it hold me back? That negative 'voice in your head' can cause low self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety and depression.
- 20 hours from now @ 13:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Pfarelo Mathivha
- Open line with Pfarelo →
- I am here to answer any questions related to mental health. Let's discuss what hurts and what helps your mental health.
- 21 hours from now @ 14:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Aneeqa Abrahams
- Building self-awareness →
- This session will focus on developing self-awareness, which is the foundation of healthy self-esteem. We'll explore techniques for identifying our strengths and weaknesses, understanding our values and beliefs, and recognizing our unique contributions to the world.
- 22 hours from now @ 15:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Reoikantse Shadi
- Tips for setting healthy relationship boundaries →
- Having healthy boundaries means establishing your values, limits and guidelines and clearly expressing them. Join the conversation on boundary setting and why this is important in healthy relationships.
- 23 hours from now @ 16:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Kavisha Chandrakassi
- Let's talk about mental health →
- What is on your mind? I am here to help and answer any questions that you may have related to mental health.
- 1 day from now @ 17:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Kavisha Chandrakassi
- How to communicate your needs when you're feeling down →
- Everyone may be very understanding and supportive of your current mental state, but how do you communicate with them to let them know what you need?
- 1 day from now @ 18:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Kavisha Chandrakassi
- Self-care in relationships: Nurturing yourself and your partner →
- This session will explore the importance of self-care in relationships, and strategies for nurturing yourself and your partner. Attendees will learn how to identify personal self-care needs, how to communicate effectively about self-care, and how to promote empathy and understanding in relationships.
- 1 day from now @ 18:30
- Hosted on Wednesday by Reoikantse Shadi
- Celebrating healthy relationships →
- In this session, we will celebrate healthy relationships and their impact on mental health. We will reflect on the progress made during the program and discuss ways to continue building and strengthening healthy relationships. We will also explore ways to celebrate and appreciate the positive impact of healthy relationships on...
- 1 day from now @ 19:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Ruth
- Open line parent support for parents with special needs children →
- Join Parent Reality as they unpack the unique challenges and circumstances parents of children with special needs have. This session is open to parents to find a community and connection. A little about Johanni Meiring & Desirae Pillay: Desirae is in full-time ministry for families who have a child or...
- 1 day from now @ 20:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Lila Bruk
- Distorted body image and disordered eating behaviour in children and adolescents with Lila Bruk →
- A guide for parents as to how to foster a positive body image in your child, as well as how to identify problematic signs of disordered eating behaviours and how to manage and address these behaviours. A little about Lila Bruk: Lila Bruk is a registered dietician and nutritional consultant...
- 1 day from now @ 21:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Kavisha Chandrakassi
- Open line with Kavisha →
- What is on your mind? I am here to help and answer any questions that you may have related to mental health.
- 1 day from now @ 21:00
- Hosted on Wednesday by Melissa smith
- Support group for parents with teenagers →
- This support group will be about holding a space for parents facing challenges while parenting teens. The session will include strategies for parents to implement with their teens. The journey is always worth it when we do it together. A little about Melissa: Melissa Smith is a registered counsellor with...
- 1 day from now @ 08:00
- Hosted on Thursday by Aneeqa Abrahams
- Let's talk about mental health →
- What is on your mind? I am here to help and answer any questions that you may have related to mental health.
- 1 day from now @ 09:00
- Hosted on Thursday by Reoikantse Shadi
- How to build productive habits and achieve your goals →
- This session will introduce attendees to the science of habits and provide practical tips for building productive habits that can help achieve personal and professional goals.
- 1 day from now @ 10:00
- Hosted on Thursday by Aneeqa Abrahams
- How to practice mindfulness to manage difficult emotions and thoughts →
- Mindfulness helps you learn to stay with difficult feelings without analysing, suppressing, or encouraging them. Learn how practicing mindfulness can help manage your emotions.
- 1 day from now @ 10:30
- Hosted on Thursday by Reoikantse Shadi
- How to identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to low self-esteem →
- Do you struggle with negative thoughts and low self-esteem? Join the session to learn how to identify negative thoughts, reframe them and tools you need to improve your self-esteem.
- 1 day from now @ 11:00
- Hosted on Thursday by Aneeqa Abrahams
- Coping with change and uncertainty →
- Are you struggling with adapting to changes and uncertainties in your personal or professional life? Join this session as we explore the psychological impact of change and uncertainty, and how it can affect our emotional and physical well-being.
- 1 day from now @ 12:00
- Hosted on Thursday by Aneeqa Abrahams
- How to be a supportive listener →
- Join this session as we explore the skills and strategies needed to provide effective support to individuals in need. Learn how to actively listen, ask open-ended questions, provide empathetic responses, and offer practical support.
- 1 day from now @ 13:00
- Hosted on Thursday by Reoikantse Shadi
- Open line with Reo →
- I am here to answer any questions related to mental health. Let's discuss what hurts and what helps your mental health.
- 1 day from now @ 14:00
- Hosted on Thursday by Aneeqa Abrahams
- Managing your anxiety triggers →
- In this session, we will focus on identifying and managing anxiety triggers. We will discuss different techniques for recognizing triggers and how to cope with them, such as breathing exercises, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques.
- 1 day from now @ 15:00
- Hosted on Thursday by Senzekile Shongwe
- Communicating with empathy and compassion →
- In this session, we will focus on communicating with empathy and compassion. We will explore the importance of understanding the perspectives of others in communication, and explore techniques for communicating with empathy and compassion, such as active listening and validating the feelings of others.
- 1 day from now @ 16:00
- Hosted on Thursday by Sizwe Savale
- Open line with Sizwe →
- What is on your mind? I am here to help and answer any questions that you may have related to mental health.
- 2 days from now @ 17:00
- Hosted on Thursday by Sizwe Savale
- Weekly Students’ Support Circle →
- Are you balancing life with being a university student? Join the session where we discuss managing the pressures and stress of academic life.
- 2 days from now @ 18:00
- Hosted on Thursday by Senzekile Shongwe
- Navigating conflict in relationships →
- Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, but it doesn't have to break the bond. In this session, we will learn how to approach conflict in a healthy and productive way, and find resolutions that work for both partners.
- 2 days from now @ 18:30
- Hosted on Thursday by Sizwe Savale
- Building a better relationship with money →
- What are the most common financial stressors? Join the session to learn practical tools, how to create a budget, and techniques for reducing financial stress and improving financial well-being.
- 2 days from now @ 19:00
- Hosted on Thursday by Senzekile Shongwe
- Maintaining connection while working remotely →
- This session will explore the unique challenges of maintaining mental health and connection in remote work environments. Attendees will learn how to promote connection, reduce isolation, and maintain well-being while working remotely.
- 2 days from now @ 20:00
- Hosted on Thursday by theadamdeane
- Anxiety as a single dad with Adam Deane →
- Anxiety is not shameful, life is difficult and often men are expected not to have anxiety or fear. A discourse around what challenges single dad's have and dealing with the stresses while trying to give your child the best life you can. A little about Adam Deane: Adam is a...
- 2 days from now @ 21:00
- Hosted on Thursday by Senzekile Shongwe
- Open line with Senzekile →
- I am here to answer any questions related to mental health. Let's discuss what hurts and what helps your mental health.
- 2 days from now @ 08:00
- Hosted on Friday by Senzekile Shongwe
- Open line with Senzekile →
- I am here to answer any questions related to mental health. Let's discuss what hurts and what helps your mental health.
- 2 days from now @ 09:00
- Hosted on Friday by Sizwe Savale
- How to set goals that are challenging yet achievable →
- Want to learn how to set goals that challenge and motivate you, without overwhelming you? Join this session as we explore the science of goal setting and the secrets of staying motivated.
- 2 days from now @ 10:00
- Hosted on Friday by Senzekile Shongwe
- How to make mental health a priority →
- In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to invest in our mental health. Join us as we explore how to make mental health a priority despite the busyness of our lives.
- 2 days from now @ 10:30
- Hosted on Friday by Sizwe Savale
- Navigating work relationships →
- Join us for a session on setting healthy boundaries in the workplace. In this session, we'll discuss the importance of setting boundaries for promoting mental health and well-being, and explore practical strategies for communicating boundaries effectively.
- 2 days from now @ 11:00
- Hosted on Friday by Senzekile Shongwe
- Assertiveness and setting boundaries →
- Join this session to learn about the importance of setting healthy boundaries and asserting their needs and boundaries in relationships and social situations. We will explore practical strategies for communicating assertively and standing up for ourselves in a confident and respectful manner.
- 2 days from now @ 12:00
- Hosted on Friday by Senzekile Shongwe
- How to build stronger connections in relationships through healthy communication →
- Communication is key to a successful relationship, but it can also be a source of conflict and misunderstandings. In this session, we will explore what healthy communication looks like in relationships and how it can improve our connections with our partners
- 2 days from now @ 13:00
- Hosted on Friday by Sizwe Savale
- Let's talk about mental health →
- What is on your mind? I am here to help and answer any questions that you may have related to mental health.
- 2 days from now @ 14:00
- Hosted on Friday by Aneeqa Abrahams
- Mindfulness and self-care techniques for managing depression →
- In this session we will learn mindfulness and self-care techniques that can be used as tools for managing symptoms of depression, and for improving overall mental well-being.
- 2 days from now @ 15:00
- Hosted on Friday by Aneeqa Abrahams
- Understanding your relationship patterns →
- We tend to follow patterns of behaviour in the ways we relate, interact and communicate with each other. Understanding these dynamics improves our relationships and empowers us. Find our how to manage your patterns.
- 2 days from now @ 16:00
- Hosted on Friday by Senzekile Shongwe
- Let's talk about mental health →
- What is on your mind? I am here to help and answer any questions that you may have related to mental health.
- 3 days from now @ 17:00
- Hosted on Friday by Aneeqa Abrahams
- How mental health affects your money management →
- Are you under financial pressure but sometimes lack the motivation to manage your finances? Learn how to navigate your way through this behaviour.
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