Flourish

Excited to be a part of the woman’s day luncheon hosted by and .evolving

It’s been a while 😅 but can’t wait to join a former passionate student of mine, discussing important topics

Our family is headed into a very blessed next chapter
We are excited and preparing for our little one’s arrival
I will be taking some time away from the practice to adjust, nurture, and love this baby, new family dynamic and body of mine

As a result, I will be on maternity leave until August/September, but as always, looking forward to the new client journeys upon my return

Keep warm this winter and always remember to make your mental health a priority

It’s been quite the year
I am so thankful for such a wonderful year and that I could have met so many new clients

May this festive season be a blessing to you and your families
I look forward to a great 2024 after some rest and family time

Best wishes
Shanté 🌿

10/10/23 - Mental Health Awareness Day

I had the privilege of taking a break a couple of weeks ago. Completely switched off, essentially did a social media cleanse and a “device” break.

This made me soak up the calm and be more present in the moment.
It was made clear to me again, how important mental health and taking time for yourself truly is.

Put yourself and your mental healthy first, the benefits will be endless…

How often do you check in on friends or family members?
Most of us do this quite often
But the question is, have you taken a moment today or in this week to just check in on yourself?

We neglect to do these self check-ins. These could be short or maybe even longer reflections - as long as you do it.

Prioritise time in your schedule
Breath
Drink a cup of tea/coffee
THINK
CHECK IN

Enjoy a lovely weekend

Sometimes it could be wise to take notes from a 9 year old
This shield of armour has some things we can start doing for ourselves

1. Talk to someone if you need it ✔️
2. Stand up for yourself ✔️
3. Show up with Humanness and empathy ✔️
(sidenotes included: *praying, breathing, positive thoughts*)

Explore what things you would have on your shield when you need to protect yourself or others 🌟

Na afloop van die leierontwikkeling waarmee ek betrokke was Maandag by saam met Pretoria kampus, het ek gevoel om hierdie te plaas

Die eienskappe hier genoem, geld vir meer as net leiers. Dit kan gesien word in enige voortstrewende individu

Maak die besluit, en belê in jou eie ontwikkeling 🌟

Had such a great time at Die Hoërskool Wonderboom on Monday!
So happy I could have done this through Eduvos SA Pretoria Campus

What can “I” contribute to my community…
*Put yourself in that I position*
🤍Listen - to understand, not just to answer
🤍Share - about yourself, your needs, your joy’s, your emotions
🤍Give a bit of yourself - within boundaries you’ve set
🤍Sometimes say NO - set your boundaries and remember to not give more than your capacity. Burn-out can occur if we just keep giving without giving back to ourselves.

_Last Friday morning I attended CPD training
During group work, one group member came up with the best pieces!_
📷: Tia Gruenenfelder

Let’s start the year out strong

As January comes to an end (at last 😅), make the conscious effort to make your mental health a priority.
Shift the focus towards your mental wellbeing 🪷
Or how about, overall wellbeing as the body and mind are interconnected.

Draw from these tips, or other health coping skills, to take the first step

Die luister werd!

𝗞 𝗟 𝗘 𝗨 𝗧 𝗘 𝗥 𝗦
(Speel, skermtyd, konneksie, "tantrums"...)

Volg die skakel en luister...

https://omny.fm/shows/groeipyne/groeipyne-22-september-2022

In hierdie radio-gesprek op RSG het ons gesels oor:
♡ 𝗗𝗶𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗹 ♡
- Wat leer kinders wanneer hulle alleen of saam met ouers speel.
- Hoe motiveer en ondersteun jy speel?

♡ 𝗦𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘁𝘆𝗱 ♡
- Goed of sleg?
- Is dit werklik so n euwel en wat is die alternatief?
- Wat van my, as ouer, se verantwoordelikhede wanneer dit kom by skermtyd?

♡ 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗸𝘀𝗶𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗹𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 ♡
- Tyd en veiligheid
- Ken jou kind en sy/haar emosies

♡ 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 ♡
- Die rede vir uitbarstings
- Hoe kan ouers 'uitbarstings' hanteer en emosionele regulering ondersteun

♡ 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗹𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘄𝗲 ♡
- Kleuterskool

♡ 𝗪𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗹𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂? ♡

https://omny.fm/shows/groeipyne/groeipyne-22-september-2022

🤍 2023 🤍

I am well rested and looking forward to the new year.
The practice is open and ready for bookings. The first couple already scheduled 🙌🏼

I look forward to taking the journey with you in making your mental health a priority 🌿

A year of big things await

#2023

The time has come to end off sessions for 2022
It has been a good year - but for me to be the best therapeutic version of myself next year, I will take this time and rest well.

I wish everyone a blessed festive season 🎄👑

Until 2023!

Give yourself a round of applause 👏🏼
You deserve it!
Look how far you’ve come.

It might not feel like it everyday, but that’s okay. Every victory is exactly that, no matter how small

Keep going, don’t give up.
That backslide now and then is not the end, you are still further along than you were the day you started the journey

Take a moment

Be more aware of you, your mind, your body, your feelings
Do frequent self check-ins and reach out to someone close or a mental health professional if you need a little support

It shows so much strength to say but you’ve got it (alone or with some assistance )

As the end of the year is approaching; for many this means changes are coming, decisions should be made, exams are upcoming and the year end frenzy is looming
But never forget to look up at the stars, dream dreams, set goals and keep going
- one foot in front of the other

WOW! What a great visual.

Happy National Women’s Day South Africa!

Here’s to strong women doing great things 🌿

Do not get despondent if you feel your actions go unnoticed. Somewhere, your actions may have an impact on another, perhaps not in your immediate environment.

Sometimes we are looking for words or comments but it is important to take note that acknowledgment may come in the form of smiles, a coffee or some non-verbal cue.

Which ever way, notice the quality of what you are doing and the impact you know it is making.
Keep going!

IG 📷:

Something to think a little deeper about

Filling your own cup first…

A concept so many of us struggle with (and that’s okay) but you are just as important, if not more.
Prioritise time to invest in yourself, your self-care - you deserve it

Thursday Food for thought

Join us on Monday 24th January at 9am for our weekly segment with Connectable Life!

Register here -> https://bit.ly/MondayMot

The way we talk to ourself matters 🌿

-affirmation

January!
What a good time to start (new years resolutions and all 😉) introducing your self-care routine

May this year be one where a lot of us start taking our power back 💪🏼

Happy Holidays
We are closing a bit for some much needed rest so that we can be at our best come 2022
We will be back on the 5th of January

We hope you have a blessed festive season.
Be safe and enjoy🌿

(P.S. go read our last blog on our website - link in bio - for some holiday tips)