Lynette Dodd Counselling

03/04/2026

Launching my first Creative Connections Who'sU? Workshop this holiday!
These creative workshops will encourage exploring identity and emotional regulation, we will engage with this dynamic through creativity like sketching, movement and sound expression. We will also learn some creative skills across various mediums, like sketching, watercolour painting and mixed media.

If your son or daughter is interested, get in touch with me. These creative connection times are held at my home in Blouberg, Table View. Only 5 young people per group. a snack and all materials are provided and included in the cost. This Thursday 9th April, 2-4:30pm

UPNEXT I'll be posting about our Adult Creative Connection Times.... exploring the same dynamics.

12/03/2026

Food for thought!

When someone stops going along with unhealthy dynamics, the reaction is often immediate. The person who sets boundaries gets labeled difficult. The one who questions the pattern gets called a troublemaker. The one who refuses to be controlled suddenly becomes “the problem.”

A lot of controlling behavior grows out of fear and insecurity. When people feel anxious about losing influence, predictability, or approval, they try to manage others to reduce that anxiety. The mind directs the brain to repeat behaviors that feel familiar, even when those behaviors create unhealthy dynamics in relationships.

This is why the person who breaks the cycle often faces the most pushback. When you stop accommodating dysfunction, it exposes patterns that others have grown comfortable with. But the non-conscious mind carries wisdom about your worth and your limits, and honoring that wisdom leads to healthier relationships and a stronger sense of self.

There is real healing and freedom in naming what is dysfunctional and choosing boundaries that protect your energy, your values, and your voice.

Do you agree? Let me know what you think in the comments. ✨

02/03/2026

Familiarity reinforces destructive patterns in our relationships 🤍 keep a fresh view of yourself and others, hold short accounts and continually examine your own patterns.

01/03/2026

Often times crises brings about important necessary growth in us.

At some point, you will have to decide: do I stay where it’s familiar, or do I move toward what I actually want?

Comfort makes a convincing argument. It sounds practical. It sounds responsible. It tells you this is enough. And your mind can adapt to that story very quickly.

But your mind is also directed toward growth and achievement. When you aim it at something that challenges you, it builds capacity within you. There's a certain wisdom in exploring the unknown, even when it scares you.

The choice that stretches you is usually the one that expands you.

Growth asks for courage. And more often than not, that’s the direction your future is waiting in.

Share with someone who needs this motivation today. ❤️ 💪

01/03/2026

I Love this! We were truly made with LOVE in mind!

Have you forgotten how intentionally God made you?

You were never random. Never an afterthought!

God uniquely designed your DNA, shaped your frame in secret, and authored the way your heart expresses itself.

In a culture obsessed with comparison, this is your wake up call: you do not need to become someone else to be powerful. You need to fully become who God created!

Ready to walk confidently in who God made you to be?

Grab your copy of ‘Without Rival’ wherever books are sold and share this with someone who needs the reminder! 💜

25/02/2026

Yes! We heal in community…

25/02/2026

Watch this space for our creative connection spaces;
In these times (workshops/mornings/evenings) we will explore creativity, while deepening your emotional awareness.
In a small, supportive group you will:
Learn basic artistic skills across various mediums,
Discover how to create and nurture your own creative space,
Explore how music can inspire expression and emotional regulation,
Understand your personal stress indicators and how creativity can both relieve stress and, at times, feel blocked by it,
Gain insight into your emotions and their role in shaping relationships,
Experience the value of connection while learning a new skill, while gently overcoming fear,
Find release through creative exploration in a safe and encouraging environment.
These sessions are designed to help you better understand yourself in the ebb and flow of life — while connecting, creating, and enjoying the process 🤍