OTGrow

OTGrow We train & provide Occupational Therapists & health care workers, nationally & internationally, in f We don't stop after the training.

We strive to keep OTGrow trained therapists current and to offer consistent professional and personal support. We have seen OTGrow therapists develop into dynamic therapist who make a difference in any field they are in. We acknowledge the sacred space of each group and the potential it offers to "Heal SA (and the world) one group at a time"

Your work is unique your training should be too. At OTGrow, we honour the depth and breadth of occupational therapy by ...
17/03/2026

Your work is unique your training should be too.

At OTGrow, we honour the depth and breadth of occupational therapy by offering training that is designed specifically for OTs. No generic workshops. No one size fits all learning. Just relevant, meaningful, scope aligned training that speaks directly to the heart of our profession. Our programmes strengthen the skills that matter in real clinical spaces, grounded in OT philosophy, shaped by local context, and backed by years of clinical practice based insight. If you’ve ever wanted training that gets what OTs actually do… this is it. Because when our profession grows, our impact multiplies.

This is Commitment 5 of our 7 core OTGrow commitments.

Make sure you’re collecting them all as we continue sharing each one.

The Advancing Social Cohesion Course is filling up fast, and there are only a few weeks left to get your name on the lis...
16/03/2026

The Advancing Social Cohesion Course is filling up fast, and there are only a few weeks left to get your name on the list. If this course has been on your mind, now’s the time to act; registrations close 30 March!

If you work with groups, teams, communities, or programmes where connection matters, this is a space designed for you. Don’t wait until the last minute. Register before 30 March.

Sign up here: https://hugenote.com/apply.php

More info: www.otgrow.co.za

Hugenote Kollege

OT groups don’t belong only in wards. Placed in communities, they prevent crises, build skills for life and work, and r...
13/03/2026

OT groups don’t belong only in wards. Placed in communities, they prevent crises, build skills for life and work, and restore momentum when the process is clear, ethical, and repeatable.

Read how we structure funding, recruitment, session blocks, theory in use, and evaluation, plus what changed for participants in Worcester. Full article → https://otgrow.co.za/ot-groups-are-for-morethan-mental-health-clients-thoughts-from-an-ot-who-believes-in-community-groups/

Why this piece is worth your time:
- Community groups can be preventative and rehabilitative, not either/or.
- We share the step‑by‑step method (from sourcing members to protocols and feedback) to help others adapt safely.
- Facilitation grounded in IGM principles that travel well across settings.

Join the conversation: What’s one barrier stopping more community‑based groups in your area, and what would it take to remove it?

MoreThan-MeerAs I Pool Family Trust

Do therapeutic groups in the community really work?In this week’s episode, Louise shares findings from a year-long commu...
12/03/2026

Do therapeutic groups in the community really work?

In this week’s episode, Louise shares findings from a year-long community group project that supported community leaders and ECD principals in Worcester and surrounding areas using a clear group-based model, monthly follow-ups, and pre/post measurement. What stood out most?

- Cohesion grew so strong that some members called the group “my other family”, and with that, isolation and fatigue decreased as belonging increased.
- Wellbeing improved significantly, and that improvement was strongly linked to cohesion.
- Collective resilience increased through shared problem-solving and shared resources, real community capacity-building in action.

If you facilitate groups (OT, psychology, social work, community development, NGO spaces), this episode will give you language + structure for why community-based group work matters and what to pay attention to when you take therapy beyond hospitals and clinics.

Watch now on the OTGrow YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/4JJmezGWT40

MoreThan-MeerAs I Pool Family Trust

What happens when a group stops “participating”… and starts connecting? That’s the magic we explore in the Advancing So...
11/03/2026

What happens when a group stops “participating”… and starts connecting?

That’s the magic we explore in the Advancing Social Cohesion Course, and our first cohort is filling up fast. If you're a community leader, OT, facilitator, coach, team builder, or practitioner who works with real humans in real groups, this course gives you the advanced tools to shift group dynamics in powerful, lasting ways.

Expect:
- High impact, experiential learning.
- 37 CPD points.
- 7 dynamic contact sessions.
- Practical facilitation strategies you can use immediately.
- A learning space designed for people who want to elevate how groups show up together.

If you've been waiting for a sign… this is it. Your next level of facilitation is one registration away. Register here: https://hugenote.com/apply.php

More info: www.otgrow.co.za

Let’s shape groups that don’t just meet, they move!

Hugenote Kollege I Hugenote Kollege / Huguenot College Wellington

Confidence starts hereAt OTGrow, we believe confidence is not something you stumble into, it’s something you build throu...
10/03/2026

Confidence starts here

At OTGrow, we believe confidence is not something you stumble into, it’s something you build through guidance, practice, and meaningful connection. Our graduates stand out because they leave prepared, grounded, and ready to lead with clarity.

When you train with OTGrow, you gain the support, tools, and hands‑on experience that ensure you feel capable in every space you step into. If you’re ready to grow into a more confident, effective group OT practitioner, you’re in the right place.

Join a community that invests in your readiness. And don’t forget, this is just one of OTGrow’s 7 core commitments. Make sure you catch them all as we share each one. Tag a colleague who could use this reminder today.

https://otgrow.co.za/

When we pause long enough to truly connect, we create the kind of spaces where growth, learning, and purpose can take ro...
09/03/2026

When we pause long enough to truly connect, we create the kind of spaces where growth, learning, and purpose can take root.

At OTGrow, we see every interaction, whether in our workshops, in practice, or in community work, as an opportunity to strengthen the relationships that sustain us as occupational therapy practitioners and students. If you’re looking to journey with a community that values shared experiences, reflective learning, and the power of human connection, you’re in the right place.

Follow OTGrow and invite a colleague to grow with us. Share this message to keep connection at the heart of our profession.

https://otgrow.co.za/

Ready to level up your facilitation skills? Our Advanced Social Cohesion Course is filling up fast, and if you’ve been ...
04/03/2026

Ready to level up your facilitation skills?

Our Advanced Social Cohesion Course is filling up fast, and if you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time to secure your seat! This immersive, practice-based short course helps community leaders, OTs, coaches, team facilitators, social workers and group practitioners strengthen their confidence in guiding real, meaningful connection in groups and teams.

If you want to learn strategies that genuinely shift the way people show up together, then this is the space.

37 CPD points I 7 contact sessions I High-impact, practical facilitation tools I Only limited seats available.

Register here: https://hugenote.com/apply.php. More info: www.otgrow.co.za .

Let’s build the kind of cohesion your groups will feel long after the course ends.

Hugenote Kollege

OTGrow Commitment 3 of 7 - Tools that work right awayOne of the biggest frustrations for OTs in training is learning tec...
03/03/2026

OTGrow Commitment 3 of 7 - Tools that work right away

One of the biggest frustrations for OTs in training is learning techniques that sound good in theory… but feel impossible to apply the very next day. At OTGrow, we do things differently. Every workshop is designed so you walk out with practical tools you can use immediately, tools that shift your groups, deepen your facilitation, and build your confidence from the very first session.

Whether you’re new to group work or refining your craft, this commitment ensures that what you learn makes a real, immediate impact. We’re halfway through the series, keep collecting all seven commitments as they’re released each week.

Have you felt this in the sessions you’ve attended? Share your experience below! Follow OTGrow so you don’t miss Commitment 4, it’s a good one.

Tag a colleague who loves practical take homes.

https://otgrow.co.za/

A common question in group practice: “How do I get clients to join my groups?”This week on OTGrow, Louise unpacks three ...
02/03/2026

A common question in group practice: “How do I get clients to join my groups?”
This week on OTGrow, Louise unpacks three clinically grounded ways to improve attendance in voluntary groups by focusing on cohesion, clear value, and outcomes that naturally strengthen referrals (including MDT buy-in).

If you facilitate groups in inpatient or mental health settings, this one’s worth a watch: https://youtu.be/97j0Fxb8Cfk

Connection is more than a moment, it’s the energy that shapes how we learn, collaborate, and grow together. As OTs and ...
02/03/2026

Connection is more than a moment, it’s the energy that shapes how we learn, collaborate, and grow together. As OTs and future OTs, we know that real transformation happens when people feel heard, valued, and supported without judgement. This is exactly the kind of learning community OTGrow is building. If you’re looking to deepen your professional journey through meaningful connection, shared learning, and intentional practice, you’re in the right place.

Join our community. Engage with our posts. Invite a colleague. Let’s build spaces where everyone is able to grow.

https://otgrow.co.za/

25/02/2026

If the video made you pause… that’s exactly the point!

Group dynamics are powerful, and when you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface, everything changes. OTGrow, in partnership with Hugenote Kollege, is launching an advanced postgraduate level short course that takes you deeper into the behaviours, patterns, and unseen forces that shape every team and community group. This is where facilitators, team leaders, community leaders, and committee chairs learn how to turn challenging moments into opportunities and how to guide groups towards accountability, connection, and cohesion. Why this intake is different:

- Only 15 spots available for true depth, interaction, and personalised learning.
- Earn 37 CPD points.
- A practical, insight-driven curriculum informed by real group behaviour just like what was explained in the video.
- Designed for people who want more than theory; they want transformation.

Seats are extremely limited. Applications close 30 March or sooner if all 15 places fill. Watch the video. Feel the impact. Then secure your place. The way you work with groups will never be the same.

Hugenote Kollege I Hugenote Kollege / Huguenot College Wellington

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Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
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