This is the 8th podcast episode in the Student Counselling Unit's Mental Health and Wellbeing podcast series. In this episode we will unpack an extremely important topic, namely Gender Based Violence. We will explore some of the following questions, (1) what constitutes GBV? (2) How should we speak about and raise awareness about GBV? (3) What are some of the possible reasons for the high rates of GBV in South Africa? (4) How can we assist a friend or family member who may be a victim of GBV? (5) What supportive services regarding GBV are available to our University of Pretoria (UP) students ..read more

This podcast episode is on “Self-Compassion: the Ultimate Health Guide. The inner voice as the supportive friend”. Research shows that self-compassion can lower levels of anxiety and depression. People who are self-compassionate tend to recognize their suffering and are kinder to themselves at these times, which can reduce anxiety and related depressive symptoms. Other benefits of self-compassion include an increase in motivation, happiness, improvement in body image, enhanced self-worth and greater levels of resilience. Furthermore, it is emphasized that self-compassion is a healthier alterna ..read more

This episode explores relational well-being, focusing on what it is, why it's important and how our UP students can enhance their relational. Our expert speaker for this episode is Ms Ronel du Toit, a Counselling Psychologist from the Student Counselling Unit at the University of Pretoria with a special interest in interpersonal relationships and published author of the book titled "Relationships under pressure ..read more

In this episode, our guest speakers, Ms Bontle Sibuyi (Intern Counselling Psychologist) & Mr Masilo Mafokoane (registered Counsellor) will be focusing on unpacking important information regarding healthy romantic relationships. The following questions will be explored: 1. What does a healthy relationship look like? 2.  How can we define romantic relationships? 3.  What ‘good’ relationship etiquette entails? 4. Practical tip/s to maintain healthy relationships ..read more

In this episode, our guest speakers, Ms Mosna Khaile (Registered Counsellor) and Ms Faith Maluleke (Intern Counselling Psychologist) explore the topic of dealing with change. The following questions will be unpacked: 1.  How do I “wrap my head around change”? 2.  What can we do to navigate change in relationships? 3.  How can we deal with self-doubt or Imposter Syndrome? 4. Practical tips to deal well with change ..read more

Our guest speakers for this episode are Ms Shela Tlamama (Registered Counsellor) and Ms Ruqayya Seedat (Senior Counselling Psychologist). In this episode we will explore the following: what mindset is essential for coping well with exams? dealing with procrastination, #conquering the semester versus #saving the semester , valuable tips to help you 'conquering the semester ..read more

Our guest speakers for this episode are Dr Hanle Kirkcaldy (Head of the SCU), Clinical Psychologist and Ms Ruqayya Seedat, Senior Counselling Psychologist (SCU). In this episode we explore the following: the difference between self-harm and suicidal thoughts, possible reasons for people engaging in self-harm and examples of self-harm, main reasons why people may experience suicidal thoughts, Valuable tips on how self-harm and suicidal thoughts can be managed ..read more

The guest speakers for this episode are Ms Nthabiseng Moeketsi (Senior Counselling Psychologist) and Ms Anisa Dlamini (Intern Counselling Psychologist), In this episode we unpack issues related to familial relationships and gaslighting ..read more

The guest speakers for this episode are Ms Nthabiseng Moeketsi (Senior Counselling Psychologist) and Ms Shoki Mokaba (Intern Counselling Psychologist), In this episode we unpack issues related to dating, romantic relationships and mental health as well as gaslighting in romantic relationships ..read more

The guest speakers for this episode are Dr Hanle Kirkcaldy (Head of the SCU), Clinical Psychologist and Ms Ruqayya Seedat, Senior Counselling Psychologist (SCU). In this episode we explore what resilience entails and how we can enhance our resiliency levels by connecting with external resources and utilizing internal resources/skills to cope well in the face of challenges and adversity ..read more