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Being more Inclusive and Diverse in your Counselling

The diversity of our South African context offers mental health practitioners an exciting opportunity to be more inclusive in their practice. We intentionally frame inclusive practice as an opportunity as […]

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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FAQ: Counselling with The Connect Group

Stepping into a counselling relationship is a big and beautiful decision which should be understood fully to reap its full benefit! To help you do just that, we have compiled […]

Posted on April 7, 2022April 6, 2022 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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Giving Thanks Around The Globe

Did you know that practicing gratitude and giving thanks directly correlates with reducing stress and anxiety levels (Littlefield C., Harvard Review 2020)? Did you know that practicing gratitude and giving […]

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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Diving into Common Mental Illnesses

October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in light of this, we set out to explore some of the more common mental illnesses. Over 10% of the world’s population suffers […]

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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Normalizing Intimacy Issues

‘Intimacy issues’ is a topic that people tend to steer away from as it tends to promote some discomfort in us all! We at the Connect Group, however, know and […]

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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Social Skills: Why are they so Important?

Social skills are an integral part of life and now more than ever, when we have been deprived of much socialization due to the pandemic.  Young people, especially, have felt […]

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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Why Group Therapy: Top Motivators for why YOU should consider group therapy!

When considering therapy options, group therapy has much to offer and the advantages are so under-rated! From affordability to accountability, group therapy has the power to propel change and growth […]

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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Social Service Professionals Connect | An Interview with Our Founder

We are excited to announce that The Connect Group’s very own Supervision Group, The Social Service Professionals Connect has been approved by the HPCSA for Continual Professional Development Points. Psychologists, […]

Posted on February 24, 2021March 19, 2021 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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What are Your 3 Words for 2021?

Happy New Year everyone! As I do each and every end of year, I ensured my 2020-2021 holiday traditions included some self-reflection on the year past and preparation for the […]

Posted on January 14, 2021January 19, 2021 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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Reflecting on 2020: Be Gracious with Yourself

We all had high hopes for 2020 in the beginning It was 11:59 in 2019 and I was about to ring in the new year. I was repeating my 2020 […]

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Kayla-Tess Pattenden
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