Guiding Hands Therapy Centre

15/02/2026

Recent research shows that engaging in regular aerobic exercise (especially group-based) is linked to reductions in symptoms of anxiety and depression. Read the full article here:

A large, pooled analysis finds supervised group exercise works best for depression, while shorter, lower-intensity activity has strong benefits for anxiety.

10/02/2026

It’s almost time! Tomorrow night Dr Vicky will be presenting a free talk on Managing Social Media use with teens and children. If you registered and have not received the link by email, reach out to us so we can send to you. See you tomorrow night

08/02/2026

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05/02/2026

FREE online talk for teachers and parents:

Social media use with teens and children is controversial! With some countries banning it for under 16s, and others clamping down with legislation, what do parents and teachers need to know? Join Dr Vicky in this free short talk looking at social media from all angles.
Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026
Time: 7 pm
Register for the link and access to resources here:

https://guidinghands.co.za/course/the-big-bang-managing-social-media-with-teens-and-children/

Feel free to share with anyone who could benefit🌼

30/01/2026

Have you checked out our Teacher and Parent Training courses yet? We’d love your feedback. https://guidinghands.co.za/shop-courses/?wpf_filter_cat_0=21&wpf_fbv=1
P.S. new courses in development 😉

Courses

24/01/2026

Because Janu-worry is still Janu-worrying 😉, we have extended our launch special on Teacher Training Courses.
Normal price: R150
Special price: R120
(Excludes Adult ADHD course).
Find out more about the courses: https://guidinghands.co.za/shop-courses/?wpf_filter_cat_0=21&wpf_fbv=1hh

20/01/2026

EEekk, my child has been referred for play therapy ... now what?
Three things to know about play therapy:
1. Children often don’t have the words to express their emotions, so they use play.
2. A child can be referred for play therapy for different reasons, such as if the child is acting out, if there has been a death in the family or changes in the family, and even to just see how the child is doing emotionally.
3. Play therapy involves more than just play: it can include drawings, stories, art and creative expression.
Want to learn more? https://guidinghands.co.za/my-child-has-been-referred-for-play-therapy-now-what/

12/01/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 for breaking the records in all the best ways! Well done to the teachers, parents and school support staff who invested in these young people in their schooling journeys. We think you are all superstars!

10/01/2026

Well said by one of our favourites! Good luck to our children especially but also to our parents and teachers for the first week back to school.

05/01/2026

The first few weeks back at school tell you everything.
⚡️Big emotions.
⚡️Dysregulated behaviour.
⚡️Learners who are already struggling.
This on-demand training helps teachers:
✔ Understand what’s really driving behaviour
✔ Respond with confidence (not guesswork)
✔ Support learners and protect their own wellbeing
👉 Start learning when it suits you.
👉On-demand online, SACE-endorsed
👉 Launch special: 20% off for the first 20 purchases
https://guidinghands.co.za/shop-courses/?wpf_fbv=1&wpf_filter_cat_0=21

02/01/2026

Teaching doesn’t stop at academics anymore.
Teachers are managing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, behaviour challenges — often with little training or support.
Our on-demand online teacher training focuses on mental health in the classroom, with practical strategies you can use immediately.

👉Online, on-demand and practical
👉Endorsed by SACE for CPTD points
👉Learn at your pace
👉Includes training material and resources based on current research and best practices

Launch special: 20% off for first 20 purchases, valid from 3 to 31 January 2026.

https://guidinghands.co.za/shop-courses/?wpf_filter_cat_0=21&wpf_fbv=1

01/01/2026