Sophiatown Community Psychological Services

13/08/2025

Inspired by the incredible spirit of Judge Frank Caprio, an 89-year-old symbol of decency and purpose in our often chaotic world, a group of Sophiatown counsellors has crafted a thought-provoking list of life lessons. These lessons are refreshingly simple, yet carry profound power, reminding us that the most valuable things in life don’t come with a price tag. Each nugget of wisdom is a gentle nudge to embrace kindness and perspective, and to find meaning in everyday moments. Let’s dive into these heartfelt insights and enrich our lives with their timeless simplicity!

Our primary goal is to keep us rooted and connected as we navigate the journey of life together.

✔️Pray; desire to be in God’s presence.
✔️Mind your own business, let others lead, and stay in your lane.
✔️Be yourself and be kind to yourself.
✔️Believe in your dreams and follow your passion.
✔️Have a good and healthy relationship with money.
✔️Let go if it does not work.
✔️Be independent and self-sufficient.
✔️Remember yourself all the time.
✔️Guard your peace.
✔️Caring is sharing.
✔️Believe in God or a greater force of your belief.
✔️Love starts with you.
✔️Not everything is within our control.
✔️You matter, and so do others.
✔️Take care of your joy.
✔️Show love to those you love.
✔️Don’t hold grudges.
✔️Expect the unexpected.
✔️Family will always be family.
✔️Do it now and say it now!!!
✔️Protect your mind.
✔️Life is a do-it-yourself project.
✔️Respect goes a long way.
✔️Value the little things in life.
✔️Live a surrendered life.
✔️Dare to be unique.
✔️Have resilience.
✔️Value every gift you have.
✔️Be compassionate and kind.
✔️It was meant to be, don’t live in regret.

Share your invaluable life lessons in the comments section and inspire others.

12/08/2025

Inspired by the incredible spirit of Judge Frank Caprio, an 89-year-old symbol of decency and purpose in our often chaotic world, a group of Sophiatown counsellors has crafted a thought-provoking list of life lessons. These lessons are refreshingly simple, yet carry profound power, reminding us that the most valuable things in life don’t come with a price tag. Each nugget of wisdom is a gentle nudge to embrace kindness, perspective, and to find meaning in everyday moments. Let’s dive into these heartfelt insights and enrich our lives with their timeless simplicity!

Our primary goal is to keep us rooted and connected as we navigate the journey of life together.

 Pray; desire to be in God’s presence.
 Mind your own business, let others lead, and stay in your lane.
 Be yourself and be kind to yourself.
 Believe in your dreams and follow your passion.
 Have a good and healthy relationship with money.
 Let go if it does not work.
 Be independent and self-sufficient.
 Remember yourself all the time.
 Guard your peace.
 Caring is sharing.
 Believe in God or a greater force of your belief.
 Love starts with you.
 Not everything is within our control.
 You matter, and so do others.
 Take care of your joy.
 Show love to those you love.
 Don’t hold grudges.
 Expect the unexpected.
 Family will always be family.
 Do it now and say it now!!!
 Protect your mind.
 Life is a do-it-yourself project.
 Respect goes a long way.
 Value the little things in life.
 Live a surrendered life.
 Dare to be unique.
 Have resilience.
 Value every gift you have.
 Be compassionate and kind.
 It was meant to be, don’t live in regret.

16/06/2025

The youth of 1976 stood up for what they believed in. What's one core value you think is important for us to uphold as a nation?

28/05/2025

🧸 Child Protection Week 2025: May 26 – June 1 🧸

Every child deserves to grow up safe, loved, and protected.

Child protection is everyone’s responsibility. When parents, educators, community members, and children work together with awareness, trust, and proactive action, we create safer environments for children to thrive.

Ways we can keep children safe;

At home:
-Set screen time rules and use parental controls.
-Encourage open communication, let children know they can talk to you.
-Teach body safety: “My body belongs to me.”
-Be present: Know who your child spends time with and monitor for changes in behavior.

In the Community:
-Advocate for safe spaces where children can play.
-Build a network of trusted adults and community support.
-Encourage vigilance and reporting of suspicious behavior.
-Support neighborhood watch or community safety initiatives.

At school:
-Encourage anti-bullying programs and student support services.
-Children should know who they can talk to if they feel unsafe.
-Train school staff to recognize and report abuse.
- No unsupervised sleep overs.
- Parks are no longer child friendly, always be alert.
- No sending children to run errands.
- It's every adult's responsibility to Discourage begging at malls and door to door asking of donation of any kind.
- Screening of schooler transport drivers.
# Don't talk to, trust or visit strangers.

21/05/2025

02/04/2025

Sophiatown Community Psychological Services,stand in solidarity with children who have suffered harm and trauma through being abused and r***d.
We join voices who are demanding justice for Cwecwe and all other survivors of r**e still suffering in silence.

04/03/2025

We stand in solidarity with the people of Goma and other communities in the Eastern DRC. We stand with those who have lost loved ones and with those who were forced to flee for their lives. We stand with the children who have been separated from their mothers, and with the parents desperately looking for them. We stand with women who weep over the violated bodies of their daughters, and their own. We stand with the families who would do anything to exchange military honors for the safe return of their young men and women from the frontlines. We stand with the young and the old, men and women and children, who are war-weary and with those for whom the trauma of war continues to expose age-old wounds that have never had a chance to heal. We stand for peace.

17/02/2025

Can love truly conquer all? Or are there battles even stronger that love cannot win?

Throughout history, love has defied distance, challenged fate, and healed wounds. is it powerful enough to overcome every obstacle life throws our way?

Valetines has passed, what is your take on this?

12/12/2024

Dear SCPS Clients.

Please be informed that we will only start taking on clients second week of January 2025.
Enjoy your holidays and have a safe Christmas with your families.