COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

This workshop offers an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the use of Bachflower remedies in practice wanting to strengthen emotional imbalances. Understanding the benefits and the use of these remedies enhances the person's emotional stability which in turn contributes to a stronger self-image as well as enhancing zest for life.

1. History of Bachflower remedies: Focus will be on the development of the bachflower remedies by Dr Bach.

2. The purpose of using Bachflower remedies: The benefits of using Bachflower remedies in practice are: Aim to heal emotional problems, Restoring mental harmony, Preventing physical illness, Address emotional states holistically, Allow the body to react creatively.

3. The categories of the Bachflower Remedies: There are seven categories to be discussed: Fear, Uncertainty, Insufficient interest in present circumstances, Loneliness, Over-sensitive to influence and ideas, Despondency and despair, Over-care for welfare of others.

4. The individual Bachflower profile: A questionnaire will be done to determine which remedies need to be mixed together to address a person's emotional situation most effectively. Attention will thereafter be given to the use of the remedies. You will also have the opportunity to mix your own Bachflower drop according to the outcome of your questionnaire completed during the workshop.

Brain chemistry focuses on the working and effect of the main neurotransmitters/amino acids as drivers of specific chemicals in the brain. The focus will mainly be on Dopamin, Acetylcholine, GABA and Serotonin.

The brain chemicals focus on the behaviour, personality, character, attention and memory of a person. May there be any deficiencies within these chemicals the behaviour as well as brain functioning of the person will be affected.

The chemicals also indicate a specific chemical dominance "driving" specific behaviour of the person. The dominance of the chemical indicates specific characteristics ensuring that the person can be better understood within context of the behaviour.

Any deficiency may lead to attention, memory as well as personality dysfunctions such as memory loss, concentration problems, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, addictive behaviour, depression, anxiety and much more emotional problems. On the physical level problems are experienced with constipation, heart palpitations, digestive, eating disorders, sleeping disorder, weight management, circulation and other physical discomfort, etc.

Comparing the chemistry with an electrical bulb, focus will be on the voltage, speed, rhythm and waves in the brain providing the necessary energy to the body for zest for life and normal physical and emotional functioning. All these possible deficiencies may result in ADD and ADHD behavioural problems.

This course offers an opportunity to become aware of specific insecurities or problems in a child or as an adult within a current situation. Normally this is something the individual is struggling with or it may be a challenge that has to be dealt with.

This problem may have a definite influence on the entire wholeness the person is living in. It may relate to: Physical structures, Physiological functions, Psychological functions, or Symbolic units.

1. Historical development of gestalt: Focus will be on the historical development of gestalt therapy, the nature of people as well as the concept of fragmentation. The role of social play as well as the phantasy and feeling of play is looked at. Focus is also further given to the individual's perspective and influence of ecological systems.

2. Setting of boundaries with toddlers and children: Focus will be on setting an integrated intellectual framework, building relationships as well as setting boundaries with toddlers and children.

3. Counselling through sandwork: Suppressed and underlying traumas/triggers will be identified through sandplay within the context of gestalt principles.

4. Counselling through claywork: The focus is on the understanding of the child's communication style through the use of clay as well as the role of a support system.

5. Dealing with the topdog underdog principles: Focus in these principles brings a broader picture to the foreground relating to the child's/adult's behaviour and reactions to specific situations.

6. Understanding the young child during bereavement and losses: Focus in this instance is on the way in which an individual (child or adult) deals with bereavement and losses.

Tuesday 9 June 2026: Focus will be on the interpretation of the "Person" drawing (Child/Adult Drawings series)

Wednesday 10 June 2026: Life Maps – life mapping focuses on the past, present and future scenario a person needs to consider in strengthening his/her well-being in a holistic way. PART 1: The Benefits, Tools and Process of Life Mapping  |  PART 2: Stepping Back…  |  PART 3: Going to the future…

Thursday 11 June 2026: Alexander Technique – understand the value of movement and flexibility within a vibrant lifestyle; focus will also be on the value of maintaining good posture promoting good health.

Wednesday 17 June 2026: Colour Assessment & Intervention (Reading) – focus is on the history of Colour, Colour Zones, Physical & emotional aspects as well as intervention methods.

Tuesday 23 June 2026: Journalling – Zest for Life

Thursday 25 June 2026: Dealing with Addictions in general by using Your Brain – An overview of the working of the brain in respect of treating addictions, how addiction develops in general, smoking, alcohol, other addictions.