Our guest speakers for this 7th episode are Ms Shela Tlamama (Registered Counsellor) and Ms Sibongile Sibanyoni (Senior Clinical Psychologist), both from the Student Counselling Unit. This episode focuses on understanding the concept of mental health and how we can nurture and maintain optimal levels of mental health.
Our guest speaker for this 6th episode is Mr. Tumelo "Duke" Rasebopye, who is a diversity and inclusion specialist at the University of Pretoria's Transformation Office. This episode will focus on unpacking the construct of Masculinity and understanding the mental health struggles that men face as a result of certain limiting notions of masculinity.
Our guest speakers for this 4th episode are Ms Shela Tlamama (Registered Counsellor) and Ms Lesedi Mosime (Intern Counselling Psychologist), both from the Student Counselling Unit. This episode will unpack the impact of social media on our mental health, specifically the comparison factor and how we can navigate and utilise social media in a healthier, more effective way.
Our guest speaker for this 4th episode is Ms Nthabiseng Moeketsi, Senior Counselling Psychologist from the Student Counselling Unit. The following will be discussed during this episode:
-How do we define relationships
- What a healthy relationship looks like
- Setting healthy boundaries
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Being aware of red flags
In this 3rd episode titled "Triggers vs Glimmers" , our guest speakers are Ms Senate Letsie, Intern Counselling Psychologist and Dr Hanle Kirkcaldy, Head: Student Counselling Unit. The following will be discussed during this episode:
- What are triggers?
- What are glimmers?
- The value of stress management
- Emotion regulation skills
- Mindfulness Skills
In this 2nd episode of the season, our guest speakers are Ms Cherissa O' Brien, Intern Counselling Psychologist and Ms Ruqayya Seedat, Senior Counselling Psychologist, both from the Student Counselling Unit at UP. The following will be discussed in this episode:
This 5th season is proudly brought to you by the Student Counselling Unit at the University of Pretoria, in collaboration with TuksFM. The 1st episode of this season focuses on how to adjust well to university. The expert speakers for this episode are Mr Dylan Tshuketana and Ms Lebo Sebola, both Intern Counselling Psychologists at the Student Counselling Unit. The following will be discussed in this episode:
● dealing with social isolation and building connections
● dealing with "Imposter Syndrome"
● balancing having independence and being responsible
● coping skills and building resilience.
In this 6th episode of the season the focus is on celebrating women. Our guest speakers for this episode are Ms Nthabiseng Moeketsi, Senior Counselling Psychologist at the SCU and Ms Millicent Hlabangane Intern Counselling Psychologist at the SCU. They will be focusing on exploring the some of the following:
This is the 5th episode of this season and the guest speaker for this episode is Mr Pierre Brouard, Clinical Psychologist and Acting Director at the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS and Gender (CSA&G) at the University of Pretoria. This episode is focused on exploring the LGBTQ+ community and mental health. The following will be expanded upon:
What is sexuality?
What is gender?
What are common myths that need to be dispelled regarding sexuality and gender?
What common challenges do the LGBTQI community face in terms of mental health and how can they be better supported?
This episode is focused on unpacking anxiety and procrastination and exploring strategies to lower levels of anxiety for the exam season. Our guest speakers for this episode are Ms Nthabiseng Moeketsi, Senior Counselling Psychologist and Ms Emma Porter, Intern Counselling Psychologist, both from the Student Counselling Unit at UP.
This episode will focus on unpacking holistic wellbeing. Our guest speakers for this episode are Ms Mallissa Mariens, Registered Counsellor and Ms Millicent Hlabangane, Intern Counselling Psychologist, both from the Student Counselling Unit at UP.
In this episode, our guest speakers, Ms Bontle Sibuyi (Intern Counselling Psychologist) & Mr Masilo Mafokoane (registered Counsellor) will be focusing on unpacking important information regarding healthy romantic relationships. The following questions will be explored: 1. What does a healthy relationship look like?
2. How can we define romantic relationships?
3. What ‘good’ relationship etiquette entails?
4. Practical tip/s to maintain healthy relationships.
In this episode, our guest speakers, Ms Mosna Khaile (Registered Counsellor) and Ms Faith Maluleke (Intern Counselling Psychologist) explore the topic of dealing with change. The following questions will be unpacked:
1. How do I “wrap my head around change”?
2. What can we do to navigate change in relationships?
3. How can we deal with self-doubt or Imposter Syndrome?
4. Practical tips to deal well with change.
Our guest speakers for this episode are Ms Shela Tlamama (Registered Counsellor) and Ms Ruqayya Seedat (Senior Counselling Psychologist). In this episode we will explore the following:
Our guest speakers for this episode are Dr Hanle Kirkcaldy (Head of the SCU), Clinical Psychologist and Ms Ruqayya Seedat, Senior Counselling Psychologist (SCU). In this episode we explore the following:
The guest speakers for this episode are Ms Nthabiseng Moeketsi (Senior Counselling Psychologist) and Ms Anisa Dlamini (Intern Counselling Psychologist), In this episode we unpack issues related to familial relationships and gaslighting.
The guest speakers for this episode are Ms Nthabiseng Moeketsi (Senior Counselling Psychologist) and Ms Shoki Mokaba (Intern Counselling Psychologist), In this episode we unpack issues related to dating, romantic relationships and mental health as well as gaslighting in romantic relationships.
The guest speakers for this episode are Dr Hanle Kirkcaldy (Head of the SCU), Clinical Psychologist and Ms Ruqayya Seedat, Senior Counselling Psychologist (SCU). In this episode we explore what resilience entails and how we can enhance our resiliency levels by connecting with external resources and utilizing internal resources/skills to cope well in the face of challenges and adversity.
This season the SCU (student Counselling Unit) is excited to have joined forces with our university Radio Station, TuksFM to co-host this podcast series. The first episode in this series is an introductory episode that explores what is mental health and mental illness and when to seek professional help regarding one's mental health concerns.
#Your Mental Health Matters
#Your feelings are valid
This is our 2nd podcast episode of Season 2 proudly brought to you by the Student Counselling Unit (SCU) at the University of Pretoria. This episode has been conceptualized and hosted by Miss Ntombi Ndaba, Intern Counselling Psychologist at the SCU and will focus on postgraduates, specifically how to succeed with postgraduate studies. Our expert speaker for this episode is Ms Sibongile Sibanyoni, a Clinical Psychologist at the Student Counselling Unit (SCU) at UP. She has a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Rhodes University and an undergraduate and Honours level degree in Psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand. She is also currently a PhD candidate at UNISA.
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Career Services - https://www.up.ac.za/career-services Contact 012 420 6438 or careerservices@up.ac.za to book an appointment with a Career Services consultant/advisor on campus.
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Self-Help Material for Students https://www.up.ac.za/student-counselling/article/2886238/self-help-material-for-students
Formal individual psychotherapy or a career assessment - please send an email to studentcounselling@up.ac.za Leave your name, student number, a cell phone number, your faculty and campus, as well as a short message - we will be in touch.
For all other enquiries call 012 420 2333. Remember that if you need to talk to someone immediately, it is advisable to call 0800 747 747
SCU-B Student Counselling Chatbot to Boost Student Well-Being https://www.up.ac.za/news/post_2958947--up-launches-scu-b-student-counselling-chatbot-to-boost-student-well-being
Student Health Services - https://www.up.ac.za/student-health-services 012 420 2500 or info.shs@up.ac.za to schedule an appointment
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