Aldeia NeuroBehaviour Institute International

Aldeia NeuroBehaviour Institute International Where behaviour meets developments through neurofeedback and cognitive behaviour techniques

Supporting Every Step of the WayAt Aldeia, we understand that every journey is unique. 🌿Every child, teen, and adult dev...
09/01/2026

Supporting Every Step of the Way

At Aldeia, we understand that every journey is unique. 🌿
Every child, teen, and adult develops at their own pace, and sometimes a little extra support can make all the difference.

Our centres provide safe, welcoming spaces where individuals can receive personalised therapy, learning support, and guidance tailored to their needs.
From early intervention and emotional regulation, to homeschool facilitation and life skills development, our team is here to help every person reach their full potential. 💛

We believe that meaningful progress happens when people feel understood, supported, and empowered – not pressured.
Every milestone, no matter how small, is celebrated. Every challenge is met with compassion and care.

Our goal is simple: to create safe spaces where growth, connection, and learning can flourish.
Because progress happens best when no one has to face it alone. 🌱✨

07/01/2026

Back to school isn’t just a routine change —
it’s a brain shift.

After the holidays, many children struggle with:
• big emotions
• resistance or clinginess
• irritability or exhaustion
• after-school meltdowns

In this podcast episode, Sumé explains why this happens neurologically and shares practical ways parents can support their child through the transition — without panic or pressure.

✨ This isn’t misbehaviour
✨ It’s a nervous system recalibrating
✨ And it takes time

🎧 Back to School After the Holidays — now live on YouTube / podcast platforms.

WHY WE ARE CALLED ALDEIAAt Aldeia, our name is more than just a word – it’s a reflection of our values, our purpose, and...
07/01/2026

WHY WE ARE CALLED ALDEIA

At Aldeia, our name is more than just a word – it’s a reflection of our values, our purpose, and the community we strive to create. 🌿

Aldeia means “village” – a place where people come together, support one another, and grow as a community.
We chose this name because it perfectly captures the heart of our approach: no one should have to navigate life’s challenges alone. ❤️

Every child, teen, adult, and family who walks through our doors becomes part of our village. Here, growth is celebrated, challenges are shared, and everyone is given care, understanding, and guidance to flourish. 🌱

We believe that meaningful progress doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens through connection, compassion, and collaboration. Our name is a promise – that you are not alone, your journey matters, and together, we can create safe spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. 💛

Being part of Aldeia means being part of a community that believes in gentle growth, lifelong learning, and walking alongside each other every step of the way. Because together, we are stronger. ✨

🧠 Messy doesn’t mean mindlessA messy environment — especially during play — can sometimes reflect a child who is:• deepl...
06/01/2026

🧠 Messy doesn’t mean mindless

A messy environment — especially during play — can sometimes reflect a child who is:
• deeply engaged
• exploring creatively
• problem-solving in real time
• using imagination and executive skills

Research in cognitive science suggests that creative thinking and flexible problem-solving often thrive in environments that aren’t overly controlled or rigid.

That said:
✨ This doesn’t mean all mess = high intelligence
✨ And it doesn’t mean structure isn’t important

Healthy development lives in the balance:
🧠 freedom to explore
🧠 guidance to organise
🧠 play before perfection

When children are allowed space to create, experiment, and move — their brains are learning far more than what looks “neat” from the outside.

So next time you see toys everywhere, pause and ask:
What learning is happening here?


🚀 Now Launching: Aldeia Internship Programme 2026! 🌍✨Are you passionate about working with children and families?Are you...
06/01/2026

🚀 Now Launching: Aldeia Internship Programme 2026! 🌍✨

Are you passionate about working with children and families?
Are you studying Psychology or Education, or recently graduated?
Do you have your own reliable transport?

Then this opportunity is for you! 🎓💬

We’re rolling out our national internship programme across South Africa, giving future therapists and educators hands-on experience in our integrative, neuroscience-informed therapeutic centres.

✅ Gain practical experience
✅ Receive mentorship from qualified professionals
✅ Work in a dynamic, child-focused environment

📍 Available in select Aldeia locations.

👉 Apply now and be part of a movement changing lives through brain-based, heart-led support.

📩 Email your CV to: team@aldeiawellness.co.za
🕒 Applications close: 15 January 2026

A new year, a gentle welcome.As familiar routines slowly return, we step into 2026 with open hearts and a deep commitmen...
05/01/2026

A new year, a gentle welcome.

As familiar routines slowly return, we step into 2026 with open hearts and a deep commitment to the people we support. New seasons can bring excitement, nerves, and big emotions, and all of that is okay!

At Aldeia, we know that growth doesn’t happen on a schedule. It happens when people feel seen, understood, and supported. This year isn’t about rushing, comparing, or chasing perfection. It’s about creating safe spaces where learning, connection, and self-expression can flourish.

Whether you’re a learner returning to school, a parent navigating routines, or someone seeking support, 2026 is waiting for you – and we’re here to walk alongside you, celebrating every milestone and guiding you through every challenge.

We’re ready for 2026, and we’re honoured to walk alongside you. 🌱

05/01/2026

Being tired doesn’t always mean your body can sleep.

For many adults, insomnia isn’t about habits —
it’s about a nervous system stuck in survival mode.

In this latest podcast episode, we talk about sleep deprivation, overactive minds, nighttime anxiety, and why rest becomes so hard when you’ve been carrying stress for too long.

✨ You’re not broken.
✨ Your body isn’t failing you.
✨ It’s trying to protect you.

🎧 Listen to Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation on YouTube / podcast platforms.

🏃‍♂️🧠 Movement shapes more than musclesRegular physical activity doesn’t just strengthen a child’s body —it supports how...
04/01/2026

🏃‍♂️🧠 Movement shapes more than muscles

Regular physical activity doesn’t just strengthen a child’s body —
it supports how their brain and biology develop over time.

Research in neuroscience and epigenetics shows that movement can influence how genes are expressed, affecting:
• metabolism
• physical growth
• brain development
• attention and learning
• emotional regulation

This doesn’t mean exercise “changes DNA,”
but it creates an environment where healthy genetic pathways are supported.

When children move regularly, their brains receive signals that promote:
🧠 neuroplasticity
🧠 improved executive functioning
🧠 stress regulation
🧠 cognitive resilience

And the most powerful movement?
✨ play
✨ shared activity
✨ joyful, pressure-free motion

You don’t need intense training schedules.
You need consistent, meaningful movement woven into daily life.

Because a moving body helps build a regulated, learning-ready brain.


Message from Aldeia’s Founder:✨ A Year of Becoming ✨This year held ups and downs and everything in between.Working with ...
04/01/2026

Message from Aldeia’s Founder:

✨ A Year of Becoming ✨

This year held ups and downs and everything in between.
Working with children—both in and out of hospital settings—while also sitting next to a hospital bed as a mom.
Traveling between Aldeia branches, often missing my family along the way.
Doing research.
Running on too little sleep.
And sometimes just focusing on getting through one more day.

But it’s the moments that stayed with me…

💬 “Thank you for believing in me when no one else did.”
💛 Parents in tears, watching their children receive awards simply for being who they are.
🌸 And the reminder to give flowers where they are due—to an Aldeia team member whose heart and dedication changed a life.

Those moments made everything worthwhile.

✨ A blessed 2026 from our family to yours. ✨

✨ Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! ✨Namens het Aldeia Netherlands-team wensen wij jullie een jaar volgezondheid, groei en verbondenhe...
01/01/2026

✨ Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! ✨

Namens het Aldeia Netherlands-team wensen wij jullie een jaar vol
gezondheid, groei en verbondenheid.

Moge 2026 ruimte brengen voor ontwikkeling,
begrip voor ieder uniek brein
en kleine stappen die grote verschillen maken.

Dank jullie wel voor het vertrouwen, de samenwerking
en het samen onderweg zijn.

💛 Op naar een nieuw jaar van leren, zorg en betekenis.

—
Aldeia Netherlands

✨ Happy New Year from Aldeia Namibia ✨As we welcome 2026, we reflect with deep gratitude on an extraordinary journey of ...
01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from Aldeia Namibia ✨

As we welcome 2026, we reflect with deep gratitude on an extraordinary journey of growth and purpose. From the moment Aldeia Namibia opened its doors in Walvis Bay, we have witnessed immense growth — not only in numbers, but in impact, trust, and community connection.

What began as a single step has grown into a strong foundation, allowing us to now expand further into Windhoek. This growth is a testament to the families who believed in our vision, the children who inspire us daily, and the dedicated practitioners who carry the Aldeia heart into everything they do.

🌱 Looking ahead to 2026, we step forward with excitement:

Expanding our reach and services

Strengthening support for children and families

Continuing to build a neuroscience-informed, whole-child approach across Namibia

Thank you for walking this journey with us. We are proud of how far we’ve come — and even more excited about where we’re going.

Here’s to new beginnings, deeper impact, and continued growth.

With gratitude,
💛 The Aldeia Namibia Team

✨ Happy New Year from Aldeia South Africa ✨As we step into 2026, we want to pause and thank you.Thank you to every child...
01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from Aldeia South Africa ✨

As we step into 2026, we want to pause and thank you.

Thank you to every child, parent, adult, family, practitioner, and partner who trusted us, walked alongside us, and helped shape an incredible year.

2025 was a year of growth, learning, resilience, and connection — across our centres, our teams, and the communities we serve. From small everyday wins to life-changing breakthroughs, we are deeply grateful to be part of your journey.

🌱 What’s coming in 2026?
We’re stepping into this new year with fresh energy and exciting plans:

* Expanded programmes and services
* New collaborations and innovations
* Continued focus on wellbeing
* Even stronger support for our Aldeia community across South Africa

May this year bring growth, hope, healing, and meaningful moments — for your children, your families, and yourselves.

Here’s to new paths, shared purpose, and our best year yet.

With gratitude and excitement,
💛 The Aldeia South Africa Team

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Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:30
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

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We are a dual medium transdisciplinary wellness centre providing services to children and their families. Therapies include family and marital counseling, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, playtherapy, trauma counseling, divorce counseling.

“I was created to be one of a kind

There’s no one like me!