Grounded Love Therapy

04/11/2025

God weet watter vriende jou kind se hart nodig het. Daar is niks so sterk soos gebed nie.

03/11/2025

Many contemporary models — from Polyvagal Theory to Lisa Feldman Barrett’s Constructed Emotion and modern CBT emotion regulation frameworks — recognise that anxiety isn’t just a feeling. It’s a regulatory process — the body and brain working hard to find safety.

When we understand anxiety through this lens, our focus shifts from “fixing the worry” to supporting regulation — helping the child’s nervous system return to balance.

Which is why our toolkit, WHEN WORRIES TAKE OVER includes information, resources and activities rooted in building emotional regulation.

FOLLOW for more content on Polyvagal Theory this coming week.

27/10/2025

I absolutely love this! This is not only for our teenagers, but to all of us!

Life isn’t a competition — it’s a personal exam that no one else can take for you. 🌟 The moment you stop comparing and start focusing on your own path, you’ll discover your real strength. Everyone’s questions are different, but success comes to those who stay true to their own journey. 💪✨

Credit to Ash Bug for making this. You, my girl, are one in a million!

24/10/2025

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09/10/2025

Being kind is everything....

28/08/2025

28/07/2025

04/07/2025

🌿 5 Reasons Why Gut Health Is Important – Especially for Children with Learning Difficulties
Gut health is incredibly important for everyone, but especially for children with learning difficulties, because the gut and brain are closely connected through what is known as the gut-brain axis.

Here's why it matters:

🧠 1. Better Brain Function
A healthy gut helps produce important brain chemicals like serotonin, which supports mood, focus, and emotional regulation. When the gut is out of balance, children may struggle with concentration, memory, and processing information.

😊 2. Improved Behavior and Emotions
An unhealthy gut can lead to inflammation and chemical imbalances that affect emotional control and behavior. Children with learning difficulties often show improvements in mood, anxiety, and social interaction when gut health is supported.

🛡️ 3. Boosted Immunity
About 70% of the immune system lives in the gut. A strong gut helps the body fight off illness, which is vital for consistent school attendance and learning.

🥗 4. Nutrient Absorption
Kids need proper nutrition to fuel brain development. A healthy gut ensures the body absorbs vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, and B vitamins — all essential for cognitive function.

🔥 5. Reduced Inflammation
Chronic gut issues can cause systemic inflammation, which is linked to brain fog and learning challenges.

🥦 Some top Gut-Friendly foods for kids
• Plain yogurt (with live cultures)
• Bananas (especially slightly green)
• Oats
• Fiber rich veggies
• Sauerkraut
• Berries (like blueberries and strawberries)
• Chia / Flax seeds

A healthy gut can lead to better focus, emotional balance, behavior, and learning — all of which are key for children, especially those with learning difficulties. Supporting gut health with balanced nutrition can make a big difference!!

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21/06/2025

This is one of my favourite sayings 💕🙌

🌄🧠 A beautiful day really does start with a beautiful mindset.

When you wake up, instead of diving straight into stress or your to-do list, just take a second.

Breathe.

Remind yourself — you’re alive, you’re breathing, and that alone is a gift.

It’s easy to take it all for granted, but the truth is, not everyone gets today...

So, how will you make today count?

When you lead with gratitude, your energy shifts.

You’re calmer.

Clearer.

More present.

You start seeing the good, even in the little things.

And that mindset?

It sets the tone for everything — how you handle problems, how you show up for others, and how you show up for yourself.

Start your day on purpose. It makes all the difference.❤️

@ Entrepreneurship Facts

19/06/2025

Reminding my students how amazing they are after exams is important because it supports their emotional well-being. This helps them see that their value isn’t based on marks. It encourages a healthy attitude toward learning, builds confidence, and celebrates their effort, not just their results. This kind of positive reinforcement also keeps my students motivated for the future and strengthens the relationship we have. This is showing them they are seen, supported, and appreciated.

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08/06/2025

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29/05/2025

Relating Ascension Day to modern-day parenting can be powerful and meaningful. Here’s how the two connect:
🌿 1. Letting Go with Trust 🌿
Ascension Day reminds us of Jesus ascending into heaven, leaving His disciples to carry on His mission. As parents, we also face moments where we must step back—whether it’s the first day of school, a tough decision, or a life transition—and trust our children to grow, choose, and walk their path. Like Jesus entrusted His followers, we must learn to let go at times and trust in the foundation we've laid.
🙏 2. Lifting Them Up in Prayer🙏🏽
Just as Jesus rose into heaven, Ascension Day calls us to lift our children up—not just in hope or dreams, but in prayer. In a world full of uncertainty, prayer becomes a daily act of faith and protection. It’s how we stay spiritually connected to our children, even when we can’t be physically present.
✨ 3. Faith in Their Journey✨️
Jesus’ ascension wasn't the end—it was the beginning of a greater mission for His followers. In the same way, parenting is not about control, but preparation. We raise our children with love and values, then trust that their journey will unfold with purpose. Ascension reminds us to have faith—not only in God, but also in the incredible potential within our children.
🕊️ 4. The Promise of Guidance🕊
Before ascending, Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would guide and comfort His followers. As parents, we can’t be everywhere or know everything—but we can trust that God’s presence, wisdom, and guidance will be with our children. We are not alone in raising them; heaven walks with them too.