Public Talks 2018
PUBLIC TALKS SCHEDULE 2018
Pretoria – click here to download schedule Bloemfontein – click here to download schedule Cape Town – click here to download schedule
Or contact our regional coordinators to find out about public talks in your area:
Pretoria: wikus@crazyforwalking.co.za Bloemfontein: suzane@crazyforwalking.co.za Cape Town: marlene@crazyforwalking.co.za or natalie@crazyforwalking.co.za
BLOEMFONTEIN PUBLIC TALKS 2018
Public talks about mental illness will be hosted in Bloemfontein during 3 – 10 October 2018.
Click here to download the Bloemfontein schedule
Contact Suzane Wille suzane@crazyforwalking.co.za to request a presentation at your company/organization.
Dr Mariki Smith
Dr Mariki Smith (Psychologist) will do presentations about mental health on 9 & 10 October in Bloemfontein.
Contact Suzane Wille suzane@crazyforwalking.co.za for more information
Sr Ina Brummer
Sr Ina Brummer is a Unit Manager at Bloemcare hospital. Contact Suzanne Wille if you would like Sr Ina Brummer to do a presentation about mental health at your company.
Contact Suzane Wille suzane@crazyforwalking.co.za for more information
CAPE TOWN PUBLIC TALKS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH 2018
Public talks about mental health will be hosted in Cape Town during September – October 2018.
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Contact Marlene van den Berg marlene@crazyforwalking.co.za or Dr Karen Olckers karen@lifepathgroup.co.za to request a presentation at your company/organization.
MARLENE VAN DEN BERG
Marlene is an Occupational Therapist, working in the field of mental health. Her specific interest is in the dynamics and processes of groups. She is a registered Enneagram practitioner, TRE specialists, Yoga teacher and is trained in Gestalt therapy. Her passion for psychiatric intervention lies in mobilising individuals through the use of activities, creative and alternative mediums to life their best lives despite a mental health diagnoses.
Marlene will do a presentation on “why mental health matters and Happiness HELPS on 3 October @ 11:00 at Crescent Clinic in Cape Town.
Contact Marlene van den Berg marlene@crazyforwalking.co.za for more information
BREAKING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS
Join us for a public talk on the stigma of mental illness on 2 October @ 11:00. Hosted by Tyger Valley Clinic.
Contact Natalie Winterbach natalie@crazyforwalking.co.za for more information
WHY MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS & HAPPINESS HELPS
Join us for a public talk on why mental health matters and Happiness HELPS at Crescent Clinic in Cape Town on 3 October @ 11:00
Contact Marlene van den Berg marlene@crazyforwalking.co.za for more information
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MENTAL HEALTH IN YOUR FAMILY
Join us for a public talk on mental health in your family at Crescent Clinic in Cape Town on 8 October @ 18:00. Catherine Valentine will present a talk on mental health in your family.
Contact Marlene van den Berg marlene@crazyforwalking.co.za for more information
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CATHERINE VALENTINE
Cath is an Occupational Therapist and Lifestyle Success Coach. She believes that recovery is not just about managing illness or disease but also an opportunity to redefine success and uncover individual strengths. She helps clients to build a lifestyle based on self awareness, self compassion, health and wellbeing practices that make life more meaningful and fulfilling.
www.cathvalentine.com
Contact Marlene van den Berg marlene@crazyforwalking.co.za for more information
WHY MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS & HAPPINESS HELPS
Join us for a public talk on why mental health matters at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town on 9 October @ 18:00. Hosted by Crescent Clinic
Contact Marlene van den Berg marlene@crazyforwalking.co.za for more information
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WHY MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS & HAPPINESS HELPS
Join us for a public talk on why mental health matters at Lentegeur Hospital, Pathways on 12 October @ 10:00. Hosted by Crescent Clinic
Contact Marlene van den Berg marlene@crazyforwalking.co.za for more information
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PRETORIA PUBLIC TALKS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH 2018
Public talks about mental health will be hosted in the Pretoria region during 30 September – 10 October 2018.
Click here to download the Pretoria schedule
Contact Wikus Lambrechts wikus@crazyforwalking.co.za or Happy Nkgodi happy@crazyforwalking.co.za to request a presentation at your company/organization.
Dr Mmatlala Mabeba
Dr Mmatlala Mabeba is a child Psychiatrist at Vista Clinic in Centurion, Pretoria. She will do a presentation on the stigma of mental illness on 10 October 2018 at Prospectus Nov Us School in Pretoria @ 08:50. Contact Happy Nkgodi happy@crazyforwalking.co.za or 012 664 0222 for more information
Dr Jerrie Bezuidenhout
Dr Jerrie Bezuidenhout did his medical training in South Africa (MBChB) and specialised in the UK in Psychiatry (MRCPsych). Dr Jerrie worked in community, countryside and tertiary academic hospitals, in which he provided specialised psychiatric care. His private practice was established in 2004 and he joined the Vista Clinic team in the same year. He has been the director of Vista Clinic’s medical services since 2009. Dr Jerrie has presented on various topics in psychiatry in several forums. Highlights of these include presentation at international congresses and numerous television appearances, including a series on mental illness, which he co-hosted. Audiences have included the community, senior hospital managers, doctors, other professionals and students.
Dr Jerrie will do presentations about mental illness on 3 October at Standard Bank @ 14:30 and on 10 October at the University of Pretoria @ 18:00
Contact Happy Nkgodi happy@crazyforwalking.co.za or 012 664 0222 for more information
Dr Prudence Molete
Dr Prudence Molete is a Psychiatrist at Vista Clinic in Centurion.
Dr Molete will talk about the stigma of mental illness on 3 October 2018 @ 10:00 at Caste Carey Clinic and on 10 October 2018 @ 11:00 at the Department of Labour in Pretoria
Contact Happy Nkgodi happy@crazyforwalking.co.za or 012 664 0222 for more information
Dr Colin Finucane
Dr Colin Finucane has been a fulltime pastoral counsellor at Vista Clinic for the past twenty years. He has a bachelor’s degree in theology from Andrews University in the United States of America and he has obtained both his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of South Africa, in the field of practical theology, pastoral care and counselling. He is an accredited therapist with The South African Association for Pastoral Work. Dr Colin Finucane has been involved in presenting lectures on domestic violence to fourth year nursing students at the University of Johannesburg and has also presented on mental health and spirituality at a number of conferences, both in South Africa and in the United States of America. He is a competent therapist and possesses extensive knowledge on spirituality relating to mood and anxiety disorders. He is involved in both individual counselling and group classes for patients who are admitted to Vista Clinic.
Dr Colin Finucane will do a presentation on the stigma of mental illness at the SDA Filadelfia church on 6 October 2018 @ 09:00
Contact Happy Nkgodi happy@crazyforwalking.co.za or 012 664 0222 for more information
Vella Maseko
Vella Maseko is a Psychologist at Vista Clinic in Centurion. Vella will do a presentation about the stigma of mental illness on 9 October 2018 @ 12:00 in Midrand.
Contact Happy Nkgodi happy@crazyforwalking.co.za or 012 664 0222 for more information
Deon Labuschagne
Deon suffers from bipolar disorder, as well as Cerebral Palsy. This has notable influence on his speech, mobility, balance and writing abilities. Deon’s story is an inspirational one indeed. His story is captured on You tube: “Life is like a bicycle” https://youtu.be/8qM39h9JuuI. Notwithstanding these challenges, Deon is an exceptional motivational speaker when sharing his testimony of suffering, coping and overcoming depression and anxiety. More importantly, he illustrates how he manages his ongoing challenges with the Happiness HELPS concept. Audiences are inspired and captivated by his presentation of these tough subject matters. Surprisingly sharp wit is a trademark of how he keeps listeners spellbound in sharing his personal journey to happiness.
Deon will do various talks about Happiness HELPS during 3 – 10 October 2018. Please have a look at the schedule.
Contact Happy Nkgodi happy@crazyforwalking.co.za or 012 664 0222 for more information
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