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Inner Minds Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me. - Carol Burnett Inner Minds is a Counselling/Coaching/Mediation Therapy Practice

08/01/2026

Many people begin the year with the news or decision of a divorce.
It’s often framed as something going wrong, but that’s not always true.

Conflict usually doesn’t arise because people are “bad” or “failing.”
It arises because two people are living in different REALities, with different perceptions, different sources of motivation, and fears.

In those moments, divorce is not the problem.
It can be the solution when it’s handled with awareness, responsibility, and respect.

𝐌𝐲 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝.
The focus isn’t blame or control, it’s about understanding choices, meeting core needs more responsibly, and sustainable outcomes, especially where children and ongoing relationships matter.

Mediation helps shift the focus from who’s at fault to what needs to be resolved.

I am a 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐂 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫, helping families Nationwide navigate divorce with care and clarity.

Looking for divorce mediation in person in Cape Town or nationwide online?
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 today to explore solutions that work for your family.

𝐀 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.

31/12/2025

I’m not wishing you a “Happy New Year.”
“Happy New Year” assumes time changes people.

It doesn’t.

𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼.

Instead, I’m wishing you a 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 year.

A year of noticing what you’re choosing.
A year of aligning your behaviour with what actually matters to you.
A year of taking responsibility for how you show up, especially when it’s uncomfortable.
Growth isn’t automatic.
It’s chosen.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂

12/11/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗚 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 - No More Resolutions, Just Real Change

As the year starts to wind down, so many of us begin thinking about next year’s goals. The classic “new year, new me” energy kicks in, and we start making resolutions to do better, eat better, live better.

But before you rush into another round of resolutions, take a step back and reflect for a moment.
How did last year’s resolution go?
What routines or habits did you slip back into… again?
..𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 : https://nadiathonnard.com/index.php/2025/11/12/no-more-resolutions-just-real-change/

Whether you’re new to the Behavioural Blueprint model and want to discover how it can help you, or you’ve worked with me before and feel ready for a refresher, now is the perfect time to reconnect.
Let’s explore your unique Blueprint together and set you up for a year of genuine, lasting change.

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 — let’s make this next year the one where you become the change.

13/10/2025

We don’t argue over what is. We argue over how we see it.
That’s why awareness and a REALity Check are key in mediation. When each person can recognise their own perception as just one version of reality, resolution becomes possible.
Conflict shifts the moment perception does.

20/09/2025

Why are so many young people feeling lost today?

It’s not about parents failing. Parenting is hard — and when things get tough, control often feels like the only option.

But here’s the truth: every parent has the capacity to lead.
Leadership in parenting isn’t about being perfect or naturally gifted — it’s about tapping into the leader already inside you.

Real leadership means:
🔹 Guiding with clarity
🔹 Modeling responsibility
🔹 Building strong connections

When parents step into this kind of leadership, kids feel safer, more confident, and more capable of leading themselves.

Ready to tap into the leader within? I’ll be sharing practical ways to do it through the lens of my Behavioural Blueprint Model.

16/08/2025

When you change your perception, you change your past, present & future.

Your triggers don’t have to control you. With my Behavioural Blueprint Model, you can spot what’s really happening in the moment, shift from reaction to choice, and start building the relationships and life you actually want.

Curious how this could work for you? Let’s connect — I’d love to show you how one simple shift can change everything.

06/08/2025

Whatever happens in your life — whether it's love, conflict, disconnection, or growth — remember this:

You are 100% responsible for the relationships you create.

Not 50/50. Not when the other person behaves. Not when things are easy.

Every relationship you’re in — with a partner, child, colleague, co-parent — is a reflection of the choices you make:
🔹 What you say
🔹 What you accept
🔹 What you repeat
🔹 What you allow
🔹 How you respond

When you own your part fully, you stop waiting for others to change. You step into your power.

Want better relationships? Start by changing the way you show up in them.

If you’re navigating challenges in your personal or professional relationships — including separation, co-parenting, or emotional conflict — I can help.
Through my integrative approach combining Choice Theory, mediation, and emotional wellness, I support individuals and families to reset, reconnect, and relate in healthier ways.

Connect with me for more info.

24/07/2025

It’s a simple question — but it puts you back in the driver’s seat.

We often wait for the day to "go well" or for others to behave a certain way. But what if you chose the mood, the focus, the small joy, or the boundary that could make today feel better?

A good day doesn’t just happen — it’s shaped by the choices we make.

So, what’s one thing you can do today to make it a little lighter, calmer, or more meaningful?

21/07/2025

Helping families navigate conflict with compassion and expertise. Offering Mediation, Parenting Plans, Parenting Coordination, and Voice of the Child services face to face and online nationwide.
Let's work together to find solutions that work for everyone.

05/07/2025

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸:
What story am I telling myself about this situation, and is it helping me move forward?
We are master storytellers - especially when it comes to our own lives. But here's the thing: not all stories serve us.
That narrative running through your head right now? The one about why things happened, what it means about you, or where you're headed?
Pause. Question it.

Is this story empowering you or paralysing you?
Does it open possibilities or close doors?
Are you the hero of your story or the victim?

We are the editor of our own narrative. We can choose stories that move us forward instead of keeping us stuck.
Your story matters. Make sure it's one worth living.

Ready to rewrite the stories that aren't serving you? Let's explore what's possible when you take back the pen.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 to start your journey with Choice Coaching.

30/06/2025

"Imagine reading a book with no way to turn back the pages…
How carefully would you read it?"

Your life is the same. Every choice, every reaction, every chapter — written in real-time.

That’s where your Behavioural Blueprint comes in.
It helps you understand the why behind your patterns, the needs driving your choices, and the power you have to write and turn the page with intention.

Ready to stop repeating chapters and start living by design, not default?
Let’s work together. Connect with me to begin exploring your Behavioural Blueprint.

17/06/2025

"All we can give another person is information." – Dr. William Glasser
In mediation, we don’t control, convince, or coerce.
We share information.
We listen.
We create space for better choices.
That’s how real change begins.

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