Mental Wellness Initiative

13/11/2025

Our participants left the workshop empowered with vital insights: the importance of self-compassion, recognizing that trauma healing begins with the individual, and the power of shadow work for growth. They learned to put themselves first, listen to their bodies, and practice vital self-care techniques like the "rain check."
Inspired by these powerful journeys of self-evaluation and healing!
Empower your own wellness journey!

Find out about our next workshop and resources at www.mwi.org.za today.

Mental Health and wellness

11/11/2025

Our Passionate Team: Dedicated to Your Mental Wellness!
Meet the incredible people behind the Mental Wellness Initiative (MWI), who are positioning mental health at the core of a thriving society!
This dedicated team—including Nomatter Mthethwa, Segametsi Ditlhale, Arvash Sewpaul, and Billie Du Plessis—are experts in facilitating TRE (Tension/Trauma Releasing Exercises).
Their mission is simple yet profound: to create safe, restorative spaces where you can release tension, achieve emotional balance, and experience profound healing and personal growth.
Don't wait to prioritize your healing. Visit our website now to learn about our TRE programs and enroll today!
Find your balance here:https://mwi.org.za/programmes/
Learn more: WWW.MWI.COM
Mental Health and wellness

10/11/2025

Day 1.

Burnout is real, but preventable.
Feeling the exhaustion and cynicism of burnout? Small, intentional habits are your best defense.

Here are 5 quick, foundational strategies:

Set Boundaries: No work email/notifications after your fixed end time.

Take Breaks: Step away from your desk completely every 60-90 minutes.

Prioritize Big Tasks: Tackle your hardest work early when focus is highest.

Nurture Wellness: Get 7-9 hours of quality sleep and move your body daily.

Seek Support: Talk to someone if you feel consistently overwhelmed.

Magodi Mutuke Arvash Sewpaul Billie Du Plessis Segametsi Ditlhale

Which step will you implement today to protect your well-being? Share your commitment below!

Mental Health and wellness

05/11/2025

Don't wait. If you see something, say something. A simple 'How are you?' or 'I'm here for you' can be the lifeline someone didn't know they needed. Small words, big impact. Reach out today.

Download and share this guide to spread awareness and empower more people to offer support. Let's collectively foster a community where mental well-being is demystified and supported.

SADAG Mental Health Line: 011 234 4837
Online Counselling Appointments: 075 153 1423

Or follow the link to learn more: https://www.sadag.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11&Itemid=114

https://www.famsawc.org.za/counselling-services

DEMYSTIFY, DESTIGMATIZE, PRIORITIZE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

04/11/2025

The feelings don't always look like sadness. For men, the struggle often hides behind anger, irritability, or relentless overwork. Stop letting the mask do the talking. Seeking help isn't surrender; it's a strategic investment in your future strength. This month, drop the mask. Your best life requires your best health. Contact the number below if its all a little much.

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group Mental Health Line: 011 234 4837

Online Counselling Appointments:+27 67 082 1567

Or follow the link to learn more: https://www.sadag.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11&Itemid=114

https://www.famsawc.org.za/counselling-services


Mental Health and wellness

03/11/2025

Feeling overwhelmed? There is hope, and there is help. Take that first step and make the call.
If you know someone who is showing signs of crisis, you can call the number below to know how to help them safely.

Su***de Crisis Helpline: 0800 567 567

South African Depression & Anxiety Group. "Common Su***de Myths that Serve to Support and Sustain the Social Stigma of Su***de." SADAG. Accessed November 3, 2025. https://www.sadag.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2939:common-suicide-myths-that-serve-to-support-and-sustain-the-social-stigma-of-suicide&catid=92&Itemid=154.

28/10/2025

Our MWI team went out to the Free State with the Hare Foleng Sechaba Community Project, in partnering with Gender Links CMWL, Ford Foundation The Greenlight Movement and Lekwape Consulting, where participants went through various activities regarding mental health, trauma, and Trauma-Release Exercises (TRE). This event took place from 24th and 25th October, from 9am-3pm.

The workshop was to connect with the community members that were not aware of terminologies like “breathwork” or “TRE”. For the members of the community, this is their first time hearing these terminologies and doing these exercises, not knowing how this could help the community to heal and help others to heal from their own trauma as well, knowing that there are ways to heal and grow. The facilitators of this workshop, Segametsi Ditlhale and Arvash Sewpaul, taught the community members breathwork techniques, being aware of trauma and how to start healing from it, and Nomatter Mthethwa the TRE facilitator, went through the TRE process with the community members. They had a space to connect, ask questions and learn from this workshop, allowing them to have an opportunity to reflect on their journey and learn ways to heal and grow a stronger and better community. ✨

10/10/2025

This Wellness Workshop was hosted with Sonke Gender Justiceat our MWI Office. They are dedicated people who help promote gender equality, sexual health, reproductive rights and human rights, combating Gender-based violence, HIV and Aids abuse, and homophobia. The workshop offered them a crucial opportunity to focus on their own experiences, rest and betterment. The participants learned practical techniques like breathwork, mental reframing tools and the exercise “the river of life”, which reflects their trauma and past experiences up to today and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) to help manage stress and trauma. By making personal wellness a priority, they can be more effective and resilient in their work and community, creating positive change in their own lives so they can continue to help others.

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

October is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

This month reminds us that mental health matters — for everyone, every day.
It all leads up to World Mental Health Day this Friday, October 10th 🌍

Together, we can raise awareness, break the stigma, and make mental health a shared priority.

💚 Wear green
💬 Start a conversation
🤝 Remind someone they’re not alone

Let’s keep positioning mental wellness at the core of a thriving society.

💚 You matter. Your story matters. Your mind matters.

19/09/2025

5 years of walking alongside communities, creating space for healing, and working through trauma to build a stronger, healthier future. Today we celebrate the impact, growth, and collective action that your support has made possible. ✨🪷🎊
"Positioning mental wellness at the core of a thriving society"

19/09/2025

This Wellness Workshop was hosted with the I Matter NPO, on the 9th September 2025, at our MWI Office. These dedicated ladies who help victims of gender-based violence and abuse, often prioritize the well-being of others over their own. The workshop offered them a crucial opportunity to focus on their own experiences, rest and betterment. Participants learned practical techniques like breathwork, mental reframing tools and knowing what emotional regulation is and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) to help manage stress and trauma. By making personal wellness a priority, these ladies can be more effective and resilient in their work and community, creating positive change in their own lives so they can continue to help others. ✨💕

Gender Links