Guiding Hands Therapy Centre

20/01/2026

EEekk, my child has been referred for play therapy ... now what?
Three things to know about play therapy:
1. Children often don’t have the words to express their emotions, so they use play.
2. A child can be referred for play therapy for different reasons, such as if the child is acting out, if there has been a death in the family or changes in the family, and even to just see how the child is doing emotionally.
3. Play therapy involves more than just play: it can include drawings, stories, art and creative expression.
Want to learn more? https://guidinghands.co.za/my-child-has-been-referred-for-play-therapy-now-what/

12/01/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 for breaking the records in all the best ways! Well done to the teachers, parents and school support staff who invested in these young people in their schooling journeys. We think you are all superstars!

10/01/2026

Well said by one of our favourites! Good luck to our children especially but also to our parents and teachers for the first week back to school.

05/01/2026

The first few weeks back at school tell you everything.
⚡️Big emotions.
⚡️Dysregulated behaviour.
⚡️Learners who are already struggling.
This on-demand training helps teachers:
✔ Understand what’s really driving behaviour
✔ Respond with confidence (not guesswork)
✔ Support learners and protect their own wellbeing
👉 Start learning when it suits you.
👉On-demand online, SACE-endorsed
👉 Launch special: 20% off for the first 20 purchases
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02/01/2026

Teaching doesn’t stop at academics anymore.
Teachers are managing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, behaviour challenges — often with little training or support.
Our on-demand online teacher training focuses on mental health in the classroom, with practical strategies you can use immediately.

👉Online, on-demand and practical
👉Endorsed by SACE for CPTD points
👉Learn at your pace
👉Includes training material and resources based on current research and best practices

Launch special: 20% off for first 20 purchases, valid from 3 to 31 January 2026.

https://guidinghands.co.za/shop-courses/?wpf_filter_cat_0=21&wpf_fbv=1

01/01/2026

25/12/2025

Start 2026 with a full cup!

23/12/2025

Teachers are doing more than ever — and it’s taking a toll.

In South African classrooms today, teachers aren’t just educators.
They’re often counsellors, social workers, mediators, caregivers, and crisis responders — all while trying to teach.

At the same time, classrooms are becoming more diverse and complex:
• Multiple home languages
• Wide gaps in learning levels
• Increased emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs
• Learners affected by poverty, trauma, and instability

Teachers are expected to meet these needs with limited time, training, and support.

This emotional labour matters.
Supporting teachers’ wellbeing isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s essential for sustainable teaching and meaningful learning.

💙 You can’t pour from an empty cup.
💙 When teachers are supported, learners thrive.

21/12/2025

There are no surprises here, but teaching (and the role of teachers) have changed since most teachers were at school. Previously the focus was mainly on teaching subject content. Now the focus centres on improving student wellness, using AI and technology ethically; encouraging lifelong learning through personalised, skills-based curricula, and empowering self-directed learners, all while strengthening foundational skills, supporting teachers' professional growth, and using data to drive instruction. What a mouthful!

16/12/2025

We have exciting news coming very, very soon! Watch this space ...😁

18/11/2025

Teacher burnout is real! We know the end of the year is almost here, and for many teachers, it's been a long and difficult one. Offering hope, recognising the need for flexible opportunities for continued learning, and appreciating the unique strengths each teacher brings to the classroom are just some aspects which are vital to improve teacher morale. Hang in there, teachers! We salute you. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-teacher-burnout-crisis-leaf-academy-usa-efzkc/?trackingId=7Xg%2BUnwCTcGbcWb3OMXd5A%3D%3D