Botswana Counselling Association - BCA

06/09/2025

This is a call to all Professional Counsellors in Botswana!

The Botswana Counselling Association (BCA) invites all professional counsellors to register with the association and be part of our upcoming Elective Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Your registration is crucial as it strengthens our collective voice. By uniting as one professional body, we can gain the bargaining power needed to advocate effectively for our profession.

Join us and help shape the future of counselling in Botswana!

Join the WhatsApp group on the link below:

WhatsApp Group Invite

19/02/2025

🚨 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝! 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🚨

🗳️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: Revamping & Creating Committed & Competent Leaders – 2025 & Beyond
📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: March 22, 2025
📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Online (Google Meet) https://meet.google.com/gtq-njey-ctz

BCA 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭s 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚! This is your chance to be part of a movement dedicated to strengthening our profession and making a lasting impact.

✨ 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! ✨
📢 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 – Now is the time to get involved!

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 & 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁! Let’s shape the future together! 💙

🔥 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: 🔥
🏆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Lead the way!
🌟 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 – Future leadership starts now!
📝 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 – Keep us organized & thriving!
📌 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆-𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 – Learn & grow into leadership!
💰 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿 – Secure our financial future!
📢 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 – Be the voice of BCA!
💡 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Drive impact through resource mobilization!

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀: 74436756 / 76260677/ 72179357
WhatsApp: 72 143 662

01/01/2025

𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐀 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓🎊🎊🎉

Happy New Year from the Botswana Counselling Association! As we step into 2025, we extend our warmest wishes to our members, prospective members and stakeholders. This year, we look forward to impactful mental health programs and Advocacy. On the cards is the highly anticipated Elective Congress early on this year. Together, let's continue to foster growth, collaboration and positive change within our profession. Here's to a successful and fulfilling year ahead!🎊🎉🎉

Contacts: botscounseling@gmail.com
+267 72179357

05/12/2024

📢 Join Us for the Botswana Counseling Association’s Annual Elective Congress!

📅 Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: University of Botswana, Block 247, Counseling Labs
🌐 Online Access: Google Meet https://calendar.app.google/c2iW51p9RUVBK7T28
🎯 Theme: “Discussing our Future Plans Ahead. Together, we can Do it.”

💡 What to Expect:
✅ Progress reviews & strategic discussions
✅ Leadership elections (2024–2026)
✅ Updates on accreditation & professional development
✅ New member registration

🗳 Open Positions:
President-Elect
Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Treasurer
Public Relations Officer
Fundraising Coordinator
Accreditation Officer (Teaching and Supervision)
Editorial Officer (Research & Scholarship)

📝 RSVP by December 6, 2024
📧 Email: botscounseling@gmail.com | thusomolefe30@gmail.com
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: (+267) 72143662 / 73868106 / 78068764

Your voice shapes our future. Let us build excellence in counseling together! 🙌

30/04/2024

https://meet.google.com/oni-tgyr-eeq
New link for Counselling Scope Consultative Meeting, please let's join and make our contributions.

22/03/2024

📢 *Attention to All Counsellors and Mental Health Advocates!*

*Dear Counsellors* , Student Counsellors, and Individuals Interested in Mental Health,

Last week, the Botswana Counselling Association (BCA) organized a crucial consultative meeting in Gaborone for counsellors from the Southern part of Botswana. The focus of this gathering was centered around the recently passed Mental Health Act, with its regulations anticipated to be finalized this July. Despite the progress made, there are still pending issues that directly concern us as counsellors. One of the key topics addressed was the establishment of a clear counselling scope, aiming to have counselling listed in the BHPC Schedule B.

Now, it's time for counsellors from the Northern region of Botswana to actively engage in these pressing matters. We extend a warm invitation to you to participate in a similar consultative meeting scheduled for tomorrow, the 23rd of March 2024. This event presents a unique opportunity for us to delve into discussions regarding the Mental Health Act, the formulation of a counselling scope, and pertinent issues impacting Guidance Teachers, as well as unemployed Graduate Counselors.

📍 *Venue* : BA ISAGO University, East Wing, Haskins Building, Francistown

🕙 *Time* : Starting at 10:00 AM

Your presence and input are invaluable as we collectively strive to shape the future landscape of counselling and mental health services in Botswana. Let's come together to voice our concerns, share insights, and chart a course towards a more comprehensive and effective support system.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

*Thuso Molefe (Pronouns He/ Him/ His)*
Counselor Educator
Director Thuso Wellness Counselling & Training
_thusomolefe30@gmail.com
P: (+267 72143662)_

*THUSO WELLNESS COUNSELLING & TRAINING*
Plot 13102 1st Floor Maru-a-Pula Mall, Ntseane, Broadhurst, Gaborone
_T: (+267 75444911) (+267 318 5911)_

*President (2022- 2024) Botswana Counselling Association*

25/01/2024

📱 Hey Everyone! 🌟 Exciting News! 🌈

Hope this message finds you well! 🤗 We’re thrilled to announce a special event just for you - the Guidance and Counselling Refreshers Workshop! 🚀

📅 Date: Francistown 1 & 2 March 2024
Gaborone 8 & 9 March 2024
Maun 15 & 16 March 2024
And 3 days of online attendance in the evenings.

🕒 Time: 0800 hours to 1700 hours

📍 Venue: TBA

🌐 Objective:
Join us for a day of insightful sessions aimed at enhancing our skills and knowledge in guidance and counselling. This workshop is specially designed for Primary, Secondary, and Senior School professionals, including Guidance and Counselling Teachers, HOD Pastorals, Matrons, and Higher Education Student Welfare Officers.

Workshop Details:
The workshop will cover the following key areas:
1. Introduction to Guidance and Counseling
2. Counseling Skills
3. Mental Health Awareness
4. Career Guidance
5. Academic Support
6. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
7. Student Welfare
8. Technology and Online Safety
9. Crisis Intervention
10. Parental Involvement
11. Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity
12. Self-Care for Counselors and Educators
13. Legal and Ethical Considerations
14. Feedback and Evaluation
15. Practical Scenarios and Case Studies
16. Community Resources
17. Updates on Current Trends
18. Interactive Workshops and Activities
19. Follow-up and Support Systems

👥 Who Should Attend:
The workshop is designed to benefit a diverse group of professionals, including Guidance and Counselling Teachers, school counselors, Heads of Department (HOD) – Pastorals, teachers, Matrons, administrators, psychologists, parents, social workers, community leaders, college and university personnel, youth workers, Student Welfare Officials, health professionals and any other professionals dealing with students.

🎓 Why Attend?
Invest in your professional growth, gain valuable insights, and network with fellow experts in the field. Let's come together to create a supportive community focused on nurturing the well-being of our students.
📝 RSVP:
Kindly confirm your attendance;
Registration BWP 2,000.00, Early Bird BWP 1,000.00 before the 9th February 2024, BWP 1,500.00 before 23rd February 2024
50% Discount for all Botswana Counselling Association affiliating members
Early registration will make organizers ensure that everything is in place for productive and engaging workshop

📬 How to RSVP:
Reply to this message or contact 72143662/ 75444911 email thusomolefe30@gmail.com/ thuso.molefe@baisago.ac.bw with your name, designation, and school.

🌟 Let's empower our students together! See you there! 🌈

Best regards,

Thuso Molefe (Pronouns He/ Him/ His)
Counselor Educator
Director Thuso Wellness and Training
President Botswana Counselling Association

12/04/2023

The Botswana Counselling Association - BCA, the UB Counseling Department invites you to a Memorial Service in Memory of Mr Mmereki Marakakgoro on Thursday 13th April at University of Botswana Auditorium Block 252/Room 008, from 13:00hrs -15:00hrs.
Contact: 72179357 or +267 71 544 475 for enquiries, directions etc.

29/03/2023

_" As we end International Women's Month in Style,.....knowledge sharing is power"_

*INVITATION FOR BOTSWANA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (BCA) WOMAN IN MENTAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP ONLINE DISCUSSION*

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Around the world including Botswana, women are leading the way with effective, ethical, empathetic leadership. It’s exhausting! Global sustainability challenges and the pandemic have heightened the constant demands, deadlines, and daily dilemmas.

Botswana Counseling Association Women and Leadership member community invite you for Online Discussion with BCA

*When;* Wednesday 29th March, 2023
*Where;* Link: https://meet.google.com/wjp-estf-mcw
*Time;* 1900 hours

An event for current and aspiring female and female-identifying leaders in Botswana Mental Health fraternity and other career paths more especially *_school counselors with our Guidance and Counseling Department_* in Learners Support Services or Department of Special Support Services (DSSS).

Attendees will hear from female leaders in education and other mental health career fields, discuss hot topics in woman, family, relationships, education, entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded women from school districts throughout Botswana.

_Let's come all and invite others._

08/03/2023

All members of Botswana Counseling Association and those wishing to be members are invited to the International Think-Tank hosted by the American Counseling Association through the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development and Botswana Counseling Association.

*Date* : Wednesday March 8, 2023
*Time* : 1900hrs
*Venue* : https://ucf.zoom.us/j/3712871944
*Meeting ID:* 371 287 1944

Be part of this historic discussion as it is a great platform and brings personal, professional, and academic development opportunities for you as a mental health practitioner.

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For more information contact; Phone 🤳 75215008/ Whatsapp; 72143662🇧🇼/ +1 (419) 6014970🇺🇸 Email ✉️ botscounseling@gmail.com/ thusomolefe30@gmail.com