New Beginnings CounsellingBW
We discuss mental health issues, the benefits of Psychotherapy/Counselling, Psychosocial support Services, Emotional Intelligence (EQ, EI ), overcoming anxiety, managing anger, conflict, Stress management, effective communication skills as well as common relationship challenges.
The aim is to empower people from various backgrounds, gender and age in Botswana and beyond.
Some of the episodes were recorded live on DUMA FM Radio largely hosted byThabiso Tshwenyana and a few with Mmangaka Tumagole.
#selfawareness #Selfesteem #Communication skills
#Social styles
# Conflict management
#Stress Management
#Interpersonal relationships
#Office Bullying
#Anxiety coping strategies
#Mindfulness etc.
#MINDFULNESS focuses on
Mindfulness techniques/ coping strategies scientifically proven to work when consistently applied in mental health: Relaxation, Breathing techniques, Self-compassion, Positive Self-Talk, Cognitive defusion, Identifying activities and relationships that depletes rather than nourish our mental health, Journaling, Self-Soothing, Cognitive Reframing/ Rewiring our Brain, empathic communication, Intentional mindfulness music, mindful eating, consequential thinking, the power of gratitude, self compassion, self forgiveness, Acceptance, Emotional Regulation, noticing triggers, staying socially connected whilst creating healthy boundaries etc
Our Contacts:
WhatsApp +267-76890835
Ph: +267 3116488
New Beginnings CounsellingBW
The benefits of being Assertive-Tshidi M Wyllie &Thabiso Tshwenyana 🇧🇼
Let’s start this session by briefly highlighting the characteristics of an assertive person.
An assertive person:
1.Relates meaningfully with other people
2.Has a sense of worth and believes in his/her right to enjoy life whilst according the same to the next person.
3.Freely, firmly & empathetically express themselves without trampling on others & therefore does not harbour resentment, bitterness, desire to revenge or gossip.
4.Respects his/her own personal space, is also mindful of the fact that the same is necessary for other people.
5. Aims for a win-win situation in relations with others whether at work/business, home and other walks of life.
BENEFITS OF BEING ASSERTIVE
Helps you to GROW as a person because of self-understanding and self-acceptance you have the ability to set own goals and be able to pursue them.
You do not have to explain yourself to people all the time.
Helps others to understand who you really are kagore ga o iphitlhe ka monwana: nyaa ke nyaa, ee ke ee (No is no and your yes is yes yo o sa patlelediweng).
You don’t hide your feelings for the sake of people to make them feel better; mme wena oswa senku moteng “don’t make yourself small so others could feel more comfortable”.
Being assertive removes stereotypes, assumptions and confusion (what people see/hear is what they get, no hidden agendas, ga o noga ya ntlha-pedi (Saying Yes/No).
It helps you to appreciate yourself Responsibility for your actions ; Ability to resist peer pressure
Do these apply to you?
Do you see yourself anywhere in these ?
"Everyday is a New Beginning "
