Hello everyone, so it's been a few days since I blogged anything . Here is an update of my last few weeks in Cape Town. I'm glad to report that I was able to conduct workshops on anger management (thanks Ruth for the teachings;), conflict resolution and Abuse. The ladies responded well to all these topics and they felt safe enough to share their own stories during group sessions. We continue to use mandalas as a way of expressing themselves with drawings and col...

Hello everyone, so it's been a few days since I blogged anything . Here is an update of my last few weeks in Cape Town. I'm glad to report that I was able to conduct workshops on anger management (thanks Ruth for the teachings;), conflict resolution and Abuse. The ladies responded well to all these topics and they felt safe enough to share their own stories during group sessions. We continue to use mandalas as a way of expressing themselves with drawings and col...

Sorry it took me a while to write this blog, but I have been worried about my grandma's health. I am glad to report that she is recovering well from her surgery:). The last couple of week's at St. Anne's have been busy to say the least. I now understand that my job duties at St. Anne's are way beyond strictly counseling. I am proud to inform that I have completed other tasks such as playing with the children, reading them stories, feeding them, and cleaning them ...

Last week at St. Anne's was a good one. The ladies seem to feel comfortable talking to me and although there are some that speak mostly Afikaans, I do my best to talk slowly and explain things in detail. The ladies have been very welcoming and on my lunch breaks I go visit, play, and feed their children at the criche (daycare). One of the group sessions proved to be extremely emotional to a few of the ladies. After the session one lady approached me to talk. At t...

Dear family and friends, it's been 9 days since my arrival to this wonderful city. So far while waiting on my internship placement, I was able to explore the natural beauties of this city. Table mountain was definetely one of those places that leaves you breatheless. I have adjusted to time, transportation and food. Also, I am very lucky to have made new friends from different parts of the world. My first day at St. Anne's was really good....