Journey Social work Private Practice

01/10/2026

We hear it, we know it, but there never seems to be enough time in the day to actually do it. It seems simple, yet we do not prioritize ourselves.

This October, as we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are reminded that physical wellness is more than exercise and healthy eating—it is also about prevention, early detection, and taking ownership of your health.

💧 Did you know?
Your body is made up of approximately 60% water. Staying hydrated helps regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, flushes out waste through urine, support energy levels, and improve physical performance. Even mild dehydration can leave you feeling tired and less focused.

🏃 Move and keep moving
Regular physical activity strengthens your heart, improves mood, boosts energy, and can help reduce the risk of several chronic illnesses, including certain cancers. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week.

🎗️ Make Time for Check-Ups
Physical care also means paying attention to what is happening inside your body. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women, but early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes and survival rates. Men can develop breast cancer too, although it is less common.

This month, we encourage both men and women to:
✔ Schedule routine health screenings
✔ Know your body and pay attention to changes
✔ Discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider
✔ Encourage loved ones to get checked too

Your health is your greatest asset. Drink your water. Move your body. Book your check-up. Early action can save lives.

01/10/2026

Welcome October!
During this month we are going to challenge you, you are going to challenge us, engage, give us feedback and even send us photos of what's happening in your world.
We look forward to it.

10/06/2026

Parents are out here doing their very best, but the struggle is real.
Join us as we explore and learn tools to navigate big emotions with confidence and connection.
When we regulate ourselves, we create the conditions for our children to thrive.

27/02/2024

31/03/2023

Good afternoon Journey Community
New month, New office space, New journey.

Welcome!

24/12/2022

With the festive season in full swing, it can be overwhelming and common to feel immense sadness.

It might be your first or 15th Christmas without your loved one or family member and it might be difficult to manage emotions during the "festive season".

Here are a few ways to try cope with your grief during the festive season:

Talk to family or friends about what you are experiencing and about the people you are missing.

Set realistic expectations for yourself about what you can manage and how you might feel.

Try to avoid 'canceling' family celebrations. It is important to celebrate and make new memories, even if it makes you a little sad.

Allow yourself to feel all the emotions. Joy, excitement, anger, sadness and grief all have their own place.

Find comfort in doing things for others and finding special ways to remember the people you miss.

Your feelings matter!

23/12/2022

Thank you to everyone who supported, trusted and worked with us this year.

You have contributed to making 2022 a successful year and we look forward to even more exciting things in 2023.

Our office will be open during the festive season and will only be closed on the 4, 5, 7 and 8th of January.

To book an appointment please contact 072 800 7757 or email [email protected].

Have a blessed festive season and a prosperous New Year, from the Journey Team.

23/12/2022

It's easy to be tough on yourself when you feel like you aren't achieving, but we often forget that praise is needed too.

During the year it gets busy and we find ourselves in survival mode most of the time. When you are going about your day to day, it is hard to see the bigger picture.

That is why I challenge you to look back at your highlights of the year and feel proud about all you have achieved and done. Some might be big goals that you get to tick off the list, others are smaller,but that doesn't mean it isn't significant. Whatever you managed to do intentionally and unintentionally deserves praise, because even if you felt like you couldn't do anything, you did it!

It might not have felt so then, but when you look back it is amazing to see how far you have come and how much growth took place in one year.

Take a moment to celebrate the year that was and use it to inspire yourself when you feel low next year.

05/12/2022

It was a privilege to speak at an event on Word Disability Day over the past weekend.

The talk was specifically aimed at carers of persons with disabilities.

We shared a little motivation and tips on the importance of self-care as a carer.

Even when you are passionate about your work and it requires of you to give to others, it's important to remember to take care of yourself too.

If you want to give your best to others, you have to be mentally and physically strong yourself.

01/12/2022

Today marks World AIDS Day, which is commemorated annually on 1 December.

Let's use today to practice kindness and educate ourselves and those around us to break stigmas surrounding HIV/AIDS.

On this day we think of all the lives of individuals and families that have been affected by AIDS. We light a candle for those living with HIV and we remember those who have passed away.

We also reflect on our country and the world's progress, success , gaps and challenges in response to HIV/AIDS.

This year's theme 'Equalise and Integrate to End AIDS', speaks to one of the most valuable lessons learnt during the pandemic, which is the need to integrate health services and address inequalities.

Today spare a minute to think of all those affected and let's all work together to end the stigma and exclusions, that cause great mental distress.

Kindness goes a long way and can make the biggest difference to someone's day.