New Beginnings CounsellingBW

<p>We discuss mental health issues, the benefits of Psychotherapy/Counselling, Psychosocial support Services, Emotional Intelligence (EQ, EI ),  overcoming anxiety, managing anger, conflict, Stress management,  effective communication skills as well as common relationship challenges. </p><p>     The aim is to empower people from various backgrounds, gender and age in Botswana and beyond. </p><p>Some of the episodes  were recorded live  on DUMA FM Radio largely hosted byThabiso  Tshwenyana and a few with Mmangaka Tumagole.</p><p> #selfawareness #Selfesteem #Communication skills</p><p>#Social styles </p><p># Conflict management </p><p>#Stress Management</p><p>#Interpersonal relationships</p><p>#Office Bullying</p><p>#Anxiety coping strategies </p><p>#Mindfulness etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>#MINDFULNESS focuses on </p><p>Mindfulness techniques/ coping strategies scientifically proven to work when consistently applied in mental health: Relaxation, Breathing techniques, Self-compassion, Positive Self-Talk, Cognitive defusion, Identifying activities and relationships that depletes rather than nourish our mental health, Journaling, Self-Soothing, Cognitive Reframing/ Rewiring our Brain, empathic communication, Intentional mindfulness music, mindful eating, consequential thinking, the power of gratitude, self compassion, self forgiveness, Acceptance, Emotional Regulation, noticing triggers, staying socially connected whilst creating healthy boundaries  etc </p><p>Our Contacts: </p><p> WhatsApp +267-76890835</p><p>Ph: +267 3116488</p>

FOR BOOK LOVERS: DEADLY EMOTIONS BY DON COLBERT,M.D.

#There is a link between Emotions and physical wellbeing #Negative Emotions can be deadly #Negative Emotions can cause diseases #There can be no health without mental health #Treating physical symptoms without addressing underlying emotional root causes is counterproductive hence medications not working for some conditions you may be experiencing. #Identify your underlying NEGATIVE CORE Unprocessed emotions #Resentment, bitterness, anger, unforgiveness, self-loat...

09-14
09:33

MITIGATING THE IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN’s ACADEMICS

#Cognitive impact #Academic performance #Lack of focus and concentration #academic decline #behavioural problems; bullying/ bullied, aggression or timidity, self isolation #Social life impacted #Stigma and self-esteem #Emotions: Shame, guilt, anger, fear, resentment, bitterness etc To those who have subscribed by clicking “follow”; THANK YOU so much; it means a lot to us. #Please also subscribe to our YouTube channel, share on Facebook and with friend...

09-13
09:12

HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN COPE WITH DIVORCE-PART 2

# Divorce does not only impact the couple who find themselves having to take it as the only option, it affects the children too. #Psychological effects #Emotional impact #Open communication: age appropriate #Family dynamics #Maintain structure; routine #Shared parenting #child-appropriate coping strategies #Empathy #Avoid bad-mouthing the other parent You can also Watch our YouTube Shorts: https://youtube.com/shorts/E_-X7KgAcqY?feature=shared To those who h...

08-31
13:10

IN A RELATIONSHIP, WILL YOU CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING CHEATING?

Answer : Yes OR No? DO YOU CONSIDER ANY OF THESE CHEATING? When you are married or in a relationship and find your partner to be doing the following, will you consider that cheating; does such behaviour qualify as cheating? | BEHAVIOUR/ACTION STATEMENT | YES | NO | 1.Texting someone else of the opposite sex secretly. | Yes/No | 2. Hiding browsing history from partner | Yes/No | 3. Secretly Watching Pornography | Yes/No | 4. Masturbating | Yes/No ...

08-28
07:46

THE IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN - PART 1

#Divorce. #Children #impact. #effects #psychological. #Mental. #Behavioural #Financial. #Anxiety. #Fear #Anger. #Emotional Distress #Substance use #We are also on Apple podcast and you can watch us on YouTube shorts https://youtube.com/shorts/E_-X7KgAcqY?feature=s...

08-17
07:07

BETRAYAL INDUCED TRAUMA : Betrayal Trauma

#betrayal induced trauma #trauma caused by feeling betrayed #Intimate partner betrayal/romantic partner betrayal #Institutional betrayal #Interpersonal betrayal #effects #betrayal blindness #Betrayal denial #unconscious blocking #choices To those who have subscribed by clicking “follow”; THANK YOU so much; it means a lot to us. #Please also subscribe to our YouTube channel, share on Facebook and with friends and family who may benef...

08-13
19:10

YOUR NEGATIVE CORE BELIEFS FUEL YOUR LOW SELF-ESTEEM

#Core beliefs #challenge negative core beliefs #negative core beliefs #negative core beliefs fuel your low self~esteem #Low self-esteem #perceptions #self-concept #Self-interpretation #self-talk #generalization tendencies e.g “Everybody hates me”, “nobody likes me” etc. Really ? Everybody in this whole world hates you? Is that really true? Is it realistic? Is it possible for an individual to be liked or loved by everyone? “Am not good at anything”, how true is that? What cou...

08-08
09:35

HOW TO HELP OUR LOVED ONES WITH SUD IN DECISIONAL BALANCING

This was produced as a video, but also uploaded on this podcast as an audio. #PROS: of Substance use; whether Opioids, Stimulants, Depressants, hallucinogens or others. What are the good things about using them; e.g cannabis, meth, alcohol, Ecstasy, Crack Cocaine, etc #CONS of Substance use; what is not so good about using substances e.g what’s not awesome about cannabis/marijuana, Methcathinone /Cathinone, methamphetamine use ? #PROS of change ...

08-04
06:34

HOW TO INITIATE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR LOVED ONES STRUGGLING WITH SUD

#SUD : substance use disorders are a global concern #Stigma may prevent people with substance used disorders from seeking help #It is often difficult to get parents/caregivers to know how to initiate discussions with their loved ones #Often parent’s emotions interfere with the ability to show empathy and support their children living with SUD #No one intentionally develops dependency on alcohol, marijuana or any other substance/drug #Its important to use non-labeling, non-stigmatizing w...

08-03
13:05

FOR BOOK LOVERS: WHAT WORRY MAY DO TO YOU

Worrying about the past , present or future will not alter the situation; but may very well alter your mental health and physical well-being. “there is no health without mental health” - Stop worrying, it solves nothing. # Physiological responses to worry #Emotionally caused diseases #Psychosomatic ailments; Diseases, sicknesses, illness. # Diabetes, Rheumatism, Arthritis, heart conditions, elevated blood pressure, skin disorders etc # Notice when you are in a worry drive; i...

07-27
15:31

FOR BOOK LOVERS: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living : Dale's Decision

#Fascinating book by Dale Carnegie:”How to Stop Worrying and Start Living”. It’s worth reading. Try it! - Is your job weighing you down?. If you were to change jobs what will you change into?. What are the challenges of transitioning from what you are doing now to the option you may be considering?. Do you have what it takes?. What has to happen for the change to take place?. Do you have ...

07-18
11:47

FOR BOOK LOVERS: Our Life is What Our Thoughts Make It

We continue reading Dale Carnegie’s book: “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living”. #worry is counter productive #does your worrying change the situation? #whats the worst that could possibly happen? #as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he” #you are what you think Send us a text Support the show "Everyday is a New Beginning "

07-18
11:04

FOR BOOK LOVERS: WHAT’S THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN?

From Dale Carnegie’s book : “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living”. - Does worry change your situation? - Does spending sleepless nights thinking about the problem make it disappear? - Do you find solutions by worrying? - Ask yourself: “what’s the worst that could happen?”. - Have you considered acknowledging the problem, noticing your thoughts and emotions , getting enough sleep, exercising, and mindfulness, then moving into rational problem solving? #To those who ha...

07-18
11:42

THOUGHTS, EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR LINK

#thoughts #emotions #behaviour #interlinked #notice your thoughts #notice the link between your thoughts and your emotions #notice the influence of your thoughts and emotions on your actions/behaviour #notice how your negative actions/behavior influence your thoughts, emotions and eventually your Behaviour creating a cycle of negativity. #notice how your distorted thoughts influence your emotions and how you treat , talk to or behave towards your partner/children which result in c...

07-13
10:12

AVOIDANT DISMISSIVE OR AVOIDANT FEARFUL?

#Are you avoidant? #What scares you in a relationship? #What are the strengths of your relationship? #What needs changing in the relationship? #Never try changing the person: change perceptions, expectations and examine what you have in common #when there is conflict do you prefer shutting down than talking? That’s stonewalling (sulking). When you do that, how is your partner impacted and does that resolve the issue or escalate emotions? Do you tend to need closeness or distance ...

07-09
06:43

GET TO KNOW YOURSELF: SELF-AWARENESS

Self-awareness: involves emotional self-understanding, emotional self-expression, self-acceptance, awareness of how your emotions impact others, and how you get impacted by other people's emotions, actions and behaviours as well.# Your ability to effectively manage conflict, anger, and stress. #Self-awareness is all about the awareness of your strengths and limitations. Therefore, it's important for us to notice, to learn, and to let go of self-limiting stories regarding who we a...

07-05
16:28

KNOW YOUR ATTACHMENT: ARE YOU SECURE?

Our early childhood’s emotional and physical environment influences our adult life and how we end up experiencing relationships. Are you secure? #To those who have subscribed by clicking “follow”; THANK YOU so much; it means a lot to us. #Please also subscribe to our YouTube channel, share on Facebook and with friends and family who may benefit from these messages; help them navigate life challenges : https://youtube.com/@dr.tshidimwyllie1091/ Send us a t...

07-01
07:03

WHEN RELATIONSHIP TOXICITY DESTROYS US

WHAT CAN WE DO #unhealthy Relationship #toxicity #toxic relationships #emotionally overwhelming #draining #demeaning #abusive #belittling #hurting #genderbasedviolence #violence #aggressive #quit #toxic-environment #Please support us by following our podcast; click on follow at the top right corner of the page to receive an update every time we upload a new audio. #To th...

06-23
07:53

How to Cope with Not Knowing Your Father

🌿 The Silent Wound: Growing Up Without a Father 🌿 Written By Rittah Mmonadibe , Edited by Dr T.M Wyllie #Absentfathers #absentdaddies #absent Dads #absent #father Looking at social media this past Sunday was heartbreaking. While we celebrated daddies with love and laughter, it was evident that Father’s Day is a painful trigger for some. For those who grew up without a prese...

06-19
05:44

How to Cope When Your Partner Pulls Away

Attachment Styles : Anxious - Avoidant Why Do I Pull Away OR Hold On Too Tight? Understanding your attachment style is the first step to building healthier, more secure connections. 💞 Anxious vs. Avoidant Attachment StylesAttachment theory explains how early experiences shape our relationship behaviors. Here’s a simple breakdown of two common insecure styles: anxious and avoidant.🧠 1. Anxious Attachment StyleCore Fear: Abandonment or being ...

06-12
10:56

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