OTGrow

04/02/2026

Your group‑therapy “aha!” moment starts here; join OTGrow’s FREE Q&A on 6 Feb at 15:00 SA time.

Meeting link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82434461154?pwd=1sUmguZRgiRnZUhYu78SKn40a3ZwMk.1

Curious about group therapy breakthroughs?

Let’s talk.

OTGrow’s next FREE online Q&A session is happening on February 6th, and it’s your chance to connect with experienced facilitators, ask real questions, and explore what’s working in occupational group therapy today. Whether you’re new to group work or refining your approach, this is a space for open dialogue, shared insight, and professional growth.

Save the date: Friday, February 6th I Time: 15:00 SA Time (13:00 UK time). Let’s grow together, one question at a time.

The meeting link will be on our WhatsApp status and will also be shared to our database before the session.

https://otgrow.co.za/

02/02/2026

Connection isn’t just a feeling, it’s a need.

At OTGrow, we believe group therapy is one of the most powerful ways to meet that need. It’s where people show up, share stories, and grow together. Whether you’re an occupational therapist or someone seeking deeper connection, group work offers purpose, meaning, and healing.

What’s one moment of connection that’s stayed with you? Share it with us in the comments.

https://otgrow.co.za/

28/01/2026

Your first step to more fruitful conversations in 2026

OTGrow’s Online Counselling Course launches this February, the first of the year, and your chance to gain practical skills that transform the way you connect. What you’ll learn:

- Active listening
- Reflective questioning
- Empathetic paraphrasing
- How to set up your own online counselling service to reach underserved communities.

Why join?

Small group setting (max 20 participants) I 14 CPD points (Level 1 + 2 Ethics) I Safe, online learning space I Real tools for real conversations I Session 1: 9–12 February I Session 2: 16–19 February.

Registration closes: 4 February. Book your place now: https://otgrow.co.za/training/counselling-course/ .

Who in your circle would benefit most? Tag them below.

Check out the OTGrow calendar for course dates in other cities.

26/01/2026

We’re wired for connection, and group therapy is where that wiring finds purpose. At OTGrow, we believe that healing happens in community. Occupational therapists who facilitate group work know the power of shared stories, mutual support, and collective resilience.

Whether you’re an OT, a caregiver, or someone seeking meaningful connection, group therapy offers a space to be seen, heard, and understood. Join the conversation: What does connection mean in your practice or life?

https://otgrow.co.za/

24/01/2026

Ubuntu in Group Facilitation (Part 4). How do we facilitate Ubuntu in a therapy group without controlling, rescuing, or “performing” as the leader? In this episode, Louise and Michael unpack what it actually looks like to lead Ubuntu in the room:

- Facilitator as a “sheepdog” (guiding, not controlling)
- Why we must sometimes facilitate conflict (not avoid it)
- The golden thread of Ubuntu: “I am because we are” and how it builds cohesion + dignity
- Ending with dignity including the powerful 30-second rule

Question for you: What’s hardest for you as a group facilitator right now: cohesion, conflict, structure, or endings?

Watch Part 4 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r9sfWtJZUpo

22/01/2026

Curious about group therapy breakthroughs?

Let’s talk.

OTGrow’s next FREE online Q&A session is happening on February 6th, and it’s your chance to connect with experienced facilitators, ask real questions, and explore what’s working in occupational group therapy today. Whether you’re new to group work or refining your approach, this is a space for open dialogue, shared insight, and professional growth.

Save the date: Friday, February 6th I Time: 15:00 SA Time (13:00 UK time). Let’s grow together, one question at a time.

The meeting link will be on our WhatsApp status and will also be shared to our database before the session.

https://otgrow.co.za/

19/01/2026

Group therapy is Ubuntu in action; healing through shared stories, mutual support, and collective strength.

As OTGrow steps into 2026, we celebrate Ubuntu: I am because we are. For occupational group therapists, this theme is more than a philosophy, it is it’s a framework for facilitating cohesive groups that build resilient communities.

Together, we can create spaces of courage, connection, and transformation.

Visit our website for more information: https://otgrow.co.za/

16/01/2026

Ubuntu in group facilitation, but make it practical. Part 2 of The Individual Grows as the Group Gathers explores Ubuntu through the IGM lens + what it looks like in real groups: cohesion, norms, direct communication & the here-and-now. Full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9aGRoAlSGuM. Which facilitation anchor are you working on this week?

13/01/2026

OTGrow Theme for 2026: Ubuntu - “I am because we are.” Our guiding phrase for the year: The individual grows as the group gathers.

In 2026, we’re embracing Ubuntu as more than a theme, it’s a way of living and working together. Ubuntu reminds us that our growth is intertwined: when communities gather, individuals flourish; when individuals thrive, communities are strengthened.

This year, we’ll dive deeper into how group processes, shared experiences, and collective support can unlock the best in each of us. Whether through group therapy, teamwork, or community building, Ubuntu teaches us that connection is the foundation of resilience and transformation. We’d love to hear from you: how has community helped you grow? Share your story below and let’s celebrate the power of “we.”

https://otgrow.co.za/

05/01/2026

We’re restructuring our workshops to make them easier to navigate and even more impactful. Not all courses will run every year, so be sure to diarise and book the ones that resonate with your journey.

This shift is all about sharpening skills, refining craft, and ensuring that OTs trained through OTGrow are recognised as excellent group therapists whose expertise is sought after. Keep your eye on our socials for further announcements and plan ahead to secure your spot!

In the meantime, check out our 2026 calendar on our website: https://otgrow.co.za/.

31/12/2025

In today’s video, Louise reflects on what 2025 taught us as group facilitators: the wins and highlights, the disappointments, and the biggest lessons learned plus what OTGrow is looking forward to in 2026.

We also take a moment with deep gratitude to thank the incredible facilitators and co-facilitators who helped make this year’s training, workshops, and support spaces possible.

In this episode, we cover:

- 2025 highlights & wins (including workshops beyond our usual areas and growing international collaboration)
- The 80th anniversary OTASA conversations and why our collective OT “group history” matters
- Katekani’s journey (and why you can learn so much from her growth process)
- The Step-Out Programme: dreaming, clarity, accountability, marketing, pricing, and overcoming self-sabotage
- 2025 lows (cancelled workshops/programmes) and what that taught us about trusting the process
- Looking ahead to 2026 + how to get the training calendar

Join the conversation: What did 2025 teach you about group facilitation (or about yourself)? Share your biggest learning in the comments. If you found this video helpful, please like, subscribe, and share with a fellow facilitator.

31/12/2025

In today’s video, Louise reflects on what 2025 taught us as group facilitators: the wins and highlights, the disappointments, and the biggest lessons learned plus what OTGrow is looking forward to in 2026.

We also take a moment with deep gratitude to thank the incredible facilitators and co-facilitators who helped make this year’s training, workshops, and support spaces possible.

In this episode, we cover:

- 2025 highlights & wins (including workshops beyond our usual areas and growing international collaboration).
- The 80th anniversary OTASA conversations and why our collective OT “group history” matters.
- Katekani’s journey (and why you can learn so much from her growth process)
- The Step-Out Programme: dreaming, clarity, accountability, marketing, pricing, and overcoming self-sabotage.
- 2025 lows (cancelled workshops/programmes) and what that taught us about trusting the process.
- Looking ahead to 2026 + how to get the training calendar.

Join the conversation: What did 2025 teach you about group facilitation (or about yourself)? Share your biggest learning in the comments. If you found this video helpful, please like, subscribe, and share with a fellow facilitator.