KS Counselling & Mediation

09/10/2024

Co-Parents this one is for you...
If you are in the process of a divorce, co-parenting or needing a review of your parenting plan or maintenance plan agreement then join us for a 1 day workshop within which we talk through the theory of co-parenting and parenting plans AND spend the afternoon reworking your plan with 3 experienced mediators. Propel your parenting plan process, advocate for the best interests of the children and enhance amicable communication through this workshop.
For more information, please see the attached advertisement and speaker bios.
For bookings, please email us at via admin@theconnectgroup.co.za

28/08/2024

14/05/2024

03/05/2024

When you parent neurodivergent children, or have neurodiversity in your household, anxiety is bound to be part of the mix!

19/04/2024

Radio Talk: Catch Dr. Steve Buys tomorrow morning on Highway Radio at 7:45 a.m. He will be speaking about his upcoming Marriage Seminars in KZN (May 14–16). Tune in to find out more about the events. http://highwayradio.org.za

17/04/2024

I was privileged to join a panel at Silvermine Academy talking about anxiety in teens and how to recognise it. The panel shared stories about their own anxiety as teens and a teacher from Sunvalley primary discussed his experiences of teen anxiety in the classroom.

02/04/2024

🌈 Empathy Exchange Series: Understanding Anxiety in Teens 🌈

Mark your calendars! On 15th April at 18:00, Silvermine Academy's Empathy Exchange is back with another vital session. This time, we're diving into the world of our teenagers, focusing on understanding and navigating anxiety.

🎤 Meet Our Esteemed Panel:
Sarah Prince, host and parent support guide.
Kirsty Slessenger, a professional counselor known for her compassionate approach and expertise in teen psychology, from KS Counselling & Mediation.
Andrea Scheepers, a dedicated postgraduate psychology student with fresh insights into the latest research and strategies for supporting teens.
Henry Hayes, an educator, Grade 7 teacher, and grade head at Sun Valley Primary School, bringing a wealth of experience in the educational perspective on teen anxiety.

Together, our panelists will provide a comprehensive look at anxiety in teens from various angles—offering advice, coping strategies, and how we, as a community, can offer support.

Event Details:
- Date:15th April
- Time:18:00
- Location: Silvermine Academy Hall
- Admission: Free!

This session is designed for parents, educators, and anyone interested in better understanding and supporting our teens through their challenges with anxiety.

RSVP: Secure your spot by emailing Jackie at info@sma.education. Spaces are limited, and we expect a high turnout for this significant topic.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and tools to help our teens navigate anxiety. Let's learn, grow, and support each other in our journey to foster a more understanding and supportive community for our youth.

See you there! 📚💬

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31/01/2024

I feel it is necessary to comment after I read an article on affirming therapy for people who are autistic (neurodivergent). And in light of the series on Netflix I thought that this article was apt. The article discussed how the autistic community is in fact a community who should be accepted as such. Therapy that involves teaching autistic people to be "normal" is likened to conversion therapy which was horrific in its day and did little to help or support gay people. The article mentioned how we should not label autistic people as "having autism or ASD". I support this notion and it's a very different way of viewing this community who deserve to be respected and not corrected for what they offer to society. The article is full of psychological terms in the beginning and can be hard to understand but if you are interested, push through to the end as it gets more practical. All credit given to this article and it's author regarding my comments.

With a focus on the autistic experience, our contributors (see below) consider this question and its implications for how professionals and services can adapt.

25/01/2024

This is encouraging and good to remember when anxiety hits during stressful times and events.