Glenbrook Practice Pty Ltd

28/04/2026

I am delighted to congratulate the participants who attended our in-person 8-week DBT THRIVE programme this evening. It was a pleasure to celebrate your successful completion of the programme and to present you with your well-deserved certificates.
Your dedication, courage, and growth throughout the eight weeks have been truly inspiring. Unfortunately, three participants were unable to join us for this evening’s celebration; we extend our warmest congratulations to them as well on their outstanding achievement.
With pride,�Jonathan Mitchell

21/04/2026

Cultivating Wise Mind: The DBT Mindfulness Skill That Integrates Reason and Emotion
In Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Wise Mind stands as one of the foundational mindfulness skills that empowers us to navigate life’s challenges with balance, clarity, and effectiveness. Rather than swinging between the extremes of pure logic or overwhelming emotion, Wise Mind invites us to access the skilful synthesis of our Rational Mind and Emotional Mind; the place where clear thinking and emotional wisdom naturally meet.
This integration isn’t about choosing one over the other. It’s about creating a healthy overlap that honours both.

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17/04/2026

In Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), one of the core mindfulness skills is learning to be present with your emotions 🧘‍♀️ ; observing them with curiosity and without judgment. This practice forms the foundation for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and lasting personal growth 🌱.

Our latest infographic, How to Be Present with Your Feelings, provides a clear, practical guide to applying these DBT principles in everyday moments. Each strategy invites gentle self-awareness and compassionate inquiry 💖, helping you respond to difficult emotions with greater skill and kindness.

Whether you are currently in DBT, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking to strengthen your emotional awareness, we invite you to save this image 📌 and return to it whenever needed.
For professional DBT programmes and further resources, please visit GlenbrookPractice.com 👉
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15/04/2026

NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Exciting Opportunity for Honours Psychology Graduates & Allied Professionals!
We are delighted to announce that our structured 12-week in-person Glenbrook DBT Skills Facilitator Training Programme is now open for registration.

https://glenbrookpractice.com/dbt-skills-facilitator-training-programme/

Delivered in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs and led by me, Jonathan Mitchell, this programme equips participants with mastery of the four foundational DBT modules, Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Distress Tolerance using both the adult DBT-THRIVE curriculum and the 12-week DBT-STEP-UPP teen programme. And my extensive private practice experience working one-on-one with clients.

Max: 10 Participants

Programme details�📅 Starting: Wednesday, 5th August 2026�🕒 10:00 am – 12:30 pm (weekly sessions)�📍 Cape Town Southern Suburbs�💰 Cost per participant: R9 500

You will gain the competence, ready-to-use resources, facilitation skills and business foundations necessary to offer standalone skills-based coaching or groups to adult and teenage clients.
Full programme information and registration are now available.

07/04/2026

We are pleased to present the next DBT Step-Upp for Teens programme, a structured 12-week Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills initiative commencing on 27 July 2026.

Designed specifically for adolescents, this supportive group programme equips participants with core DBT competencies: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and life navigation skills, to foster greater confidence, resilience, and the ability to manage school, friendships, family dynamics, and intense emotions effectively.

Sessions are intentionally kept small to provide personalised attention. Jonathan Mitchell facilitates the programme. Max 12 participants

For full details, dates, and registration, please visit GlenbrookPractice.com. A complimentary consultation is available upon request.

Contact: info@glenbrookpractice.com or +27 83 227 9771.

30/03/2026

Excited to announce that the date has been moved forward! I’ll be presenting a practical 90-minute interactive DBT workshop for UCT Honours students in Counselling Psychology, at the invitation of Dr Despina Learmonth.

📅 Tuesday, 7th April 2026 | ⏰ 14:00–15:30 | 📍 UCT Department of Psychology

We’ll cover core philosophy, biosocial theory, and hands-on skills from Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance & Interpersonal Effectiveness.

18/03/2026

🌟 Join Our Borderline Personality Support Group! 🌟
Our next meeting is this Saturday, 28 March, your safe space to share stories, connect deeply, and heal together 💕
Living with BPD can feel challenging, but you’re not alone. We’re here with compassion, understanding, and real support every step of the way.

📅 Saturday 28 March | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM�📍 3 Christine Street, Constantia�💰 R100 per person (includes coffee & tea ☕)
Grow with our incredible community!�Growth Through Awareness 🌱
Spaces are limited: DM us to reserve yours!�See you there ❤️

06/03/2026

DBT Skills for Adults. Register Online: https://glenbrookpractice.com/dbt-thrive-online/

16/02/2026

Join the Borderline Personality Support Group for a compassionate and supportive meeting on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 3 Christine Street, Constantia.

This safe space invites individuals living with BPD to share stories, build meaningful connections, and foster healing together. Admission is R100 per person, including coffee and tea.

12/02/2026

Bookings now open online. Link in Bio

Starting April 23rd, 2026

12/02/2026

Bookings now open online. Link in Bio
https://glenbrookpractice.com/dbt-thrive-online/

06/02/2026

Excited to launch DBT-Thrive Online! Join us for an 8-week skills-based program starting April 23rd, 2026: Master Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Life Navigation Skills from home.

Evenings via Zoom, R6,500 incl. digital workbook.
Register here: https://glenbrookpractice.com/dbt-thrive-online/