Shelley Hall

25/11/2025

www.shelleyhall.co.za

Digital burnout happens when constant digital input wears down the brain, and recognising the early signs helps protect mental well-being.

23/11/2025

www.shelleyhall.co.za

What is BWRT?
Brainworking Recursive Therapy (BWRT) 👉 consistent with latest neuroscience developments, using the individuals own thought processes to effect release from the systematic pattern, with a strict protocol ensuring maximum effectiveness.
BWRT creates new adaptive neural pathways in the brain that no longer have old undesirable emotional responses attached.
https://www.bwrt.org
https://www.bwrt-professionals.com

23/11/2025

As the year winds down and everyone is exhausted, many of us are bracing for the holidays — which often means hours of extra screen time for our boys.
And while the online world can be fun, social and harmless… it can also pull our sons into corners of the internet we never meant for them to find.

In recent months, we’ve seen more and more boys falling down digital rabbit holes filled with Andrew Tate–style messaging, toxic “alpha male” influencers, and communities that twist loneliness into anger and belonging into ideology.
And the truth is: our boys are vulnerable to this not because they’re “bad kids,” but because they’re human — craving connection, identity, and a place to belong.

That’s why we’re partnering with Calabash to host a powerful, deeply grounding talk by Pam Tudin, who has worked with thousands of tweens navigating online life.

💬 Pam will unpack:
• Why boys get drawn into these online communities
• How algorithms amplify insecurity and isolation
• What the rise of incel culture actually signals
• How parents, therapists & educators can interrupt the spiral
• Practical, hopeful tools to help boys feel seen, valued & connected

This is not a doom-and-gloom session.
It’s a lifeline — for parents who want to understand what’s happening behind their sons’ screens and support them through an online world that can feel overwhelming.

Before the long holidays arrive — before the endless scrolling begins — give yourself the insight and confidence to guide your boy safely.

👉 Join us.
👉 Learn what’s really happening online for boys.
👉 Walk away with tools that make a difference.

📅 25 November 19h30 SAST
🎟️ Book online: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/348707-incel-culture-and-our-children-creating-belonging-in-a-rejecting-world/ (Recording will be shared with all ticket holders)

Your son deserves to feel seen, grounded, and connected.
Let’s help make that happen.

18/11/2025

We’re excited to share our new FREE online self-paced training, South African children and po*******hy: A guide for professionals and caregivers interacting with children who are exposed to po*******hy.

This training explores one of the most overlooked issues facing children today, their exposure to po*******hy. It provides practical insight into how and why children access explicit content, the impact it has on their development, and how adults can respond with understanding rather than shame. Participants will learn prevention strategies, ways to support caregivers, and trauma-informed approaches to guide children safely through our digital world.

Key Takeaways:

● A deeper understanding of how po*******hy affects children’s brains, behaviour, and relationships.
● Tools to engage in open, supportive conversations with children and caregivers.
● Practical prevention and early intervention strategies for professionals and families.

Training Details:

● Available FREE until: 30 November 2025
● Sign-up and complete the training in your own time
● CPD Points: HPCSA – 4 Clinical and 1 Ethical

Requirements for completion:
• Read the guide
• Watch the videos
• Submit the quiz and feedback form

We will submit all successful completions to the HPCSA for CPD accreditation.

Feel free to share the training with others and enjoy the training!

Click here to access the training
https://jellybeanz2.podia.com/south-african-children-and-po*******hy-a-guide-for-professionals-and-caregivers-interacting-with-children-who-are-exposed-to-po*******hy

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at training@jellybeanz.org.za.

Kind regards,

The Jelly Beanz Team

13/11/2025

Don’t know how to manage your child’s online access? Office Gomez page has amazing tips.

05/11/2025

I’m involved in a children’s Christmas gifting program. I’m looking for a decent skate board for a 12 year old boy. Doesn’t have to be new but must be in good condition and of quality ie not Temu or Shein version. I don’t want him to have something that breaks the day after Christmas. I’m happy to pay something for it. We are in Empangeni so preferably within KZN to keep costs down. Much appreciated.

03/11/2025

This November, SADAG brings you a full month of live online conversations about Men’s Mental Health. From pressure and burnout to connection and healing, we are creating safe spaces for real talk and real support. Join the conversation and remind every man that he is Strong Enough to Talk.

Stay connected and follow us for more this month:

Facebook: TheSADAG
Instagram: SADAG_official
TikTok: SADAG_official

30/10/2025

Dear Parents

We teach our children to be polite to adults, especially those known to them. And so we should. BUT we need to change the rule about phone contact. As a psychologist I can tell you horror stories of trusted adults accessing children by initiating polite conversation through phones.

Predators use the trust of established relationships to get your child talking to them. They slowly groom them to increasing trust and then progress to having the child engage in sexual acts.

Connect with your child. Establish they do need to tell you if an adult is contacting them, even if it’s about sport or whatever. Talk to them about, age appropriate manner and info, predators and grooming. (If you don’t know how, reach out.)

Please don’t think your child is too smart or trustworthy to fall into this trap. Predators are experts; they don’t need candy and a scary van! They just need connection and trust. The only way to counter it is to ensure this is what your child has with you, in my opinion.

(Note: this post speaks in general, offering general advice. Please consult a professional if you need further guidance.)

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