Wellness Training
New training/workshops will be posted here as and when it opens for registration. Please scroll all the way down to see them all.
| ZOOM TRAINING CALENDAR: MAY 2026 |
| Presenter: Prof Retha Knoetze |
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UPCOMING ZOOM WORKSHOPS FOR MAY 2026 |
Thursday 14 May 2026: Enjoying the Enneagram (Cost R350.00) - EXPIRED |
Tuesday 19 May 2026: Journalling and Inner-Child (Cost R350.00) - EXPIRED |
Wednesday 20 May 2026: Manage a Vibrant Lifestyle (Cost R350.00) - EXPIRED |
Thursday 21 May 2026: Setting of Boundaries (overview) (Cost R350.00) - EXPIRED |
Serie: Child/Adult Drawings (4 workshops) – R1 400.00Time: 18h00 – 22h00 This serie offers an opportunity to obtain information on the uniqueness of the child within the developing years through the drawings made by the child. Growth pertaining to the Inner-self, relationship to others as well as connection in a specific environment, will be focused on. Also a valuable tool to use with adults in an intervention process. Suppressed childhood triggers, childhood trauma as well as crystalising events formed in early childhood can be identified by dealing with the said drawings. Dates and Topics: Tuesday 26 May 2026: The value and integration of drawings in practice Tuesday 9 June 2026: Focus will be on the Person drawings Tuesday 30 June 2026: Focus will be on the Tree drawing Tuesday 7 July 2026: Focus will be on the Kinetic H-T-P drawing Discussion will also focus on the following aspects pertaining to each drawing: a) Assessment of the drawing in relation to the age of the child/adult b) Significance of the drawing c) Core elements indicated in relation to the feelings, experiences and needs of the child Bookings: Your seat is secured on receipt of your completed registration form and proof of payment not later than 21 May 2026. Invitation will be sent one to two days before date of workshop |
Wednesday 27 May 2026: Understanding and Dealing with Autism (Cost R350.00) - EXPIRED |
| Target Audience: The courses are recommended to a wide range of professionals, health care consultants and health care therapists, social workers, ministers of religion, counsellors, teachers, youth workers, individuals enriching themselves. These are basic subjects crucial to anyone who also deal with other people in their profession. |
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Facilitator Profile: Prof Retha is a Registered Social Worker in Private Practice with a Ph.D in Interdisciplinary studies and has been working with adults and children in both individual and group settings for the past 51 years. She is also a registered Kobus Neethling Wholebrain Practitioner that deals with the different brain preferences, skills, relationships, communication skills, etc.
Furthermore she holds a Doctorate in Mental Health - to ensure that the emotions and brain health is addressed effectively – and has a second Ph.D in Colour Intervention to broaden the support in a lifestyle wellness programme. |
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Contact: Prof Retha Knoetze Cell: 072 842 3506/ Tel: 087 265 9594 (VoIP) Email: training@vidawellness.co.za |
| Note: If you are interested in attending these courses but cannot attend during these dates, please inform us to ensure future notice. |
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS FOR JUNE 2026
Presenter: Prof Retha Knoetze
The following workshops are planned for June 2026: (Please scroll down for all the dates)
Saturday 6 June 2026: Bachflowers (Cost R550.00)
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.
Course Content: The focus will be on the following:
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.
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.
Cost: R550.00 per person RSVP: 1 June 2026
Friday 19 June 2026: Brain Chemistry (Cost R550.00)
What is Brain Chemistry?
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. 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.
Cost: R550.00 per person RSVP: 12 June 2026
Monday–Tuesday 29 & 30 June & Wednesday 1 July 2026: Gestalt Oriented Techniques (3-Days) (Cost R1 800.00)
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.
Course Content: The focus will be on the following modules:
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.
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.
Cost: R1 800.00 RSVP: 22 June 2026
Details of Workshops:
Venue: 1175 Moulton Ave, Waverley, Pretoria
Bookings:
Your seat is secured on receipt of your completed registration form and proof of payment not later than the RSVP date relevant to each workshop.
Time: 8h30 arrival & 9h00 commencement of workshop until 16h00
Cost:
Cost is indicated at each date.
Please note that no lunch is provided and is at your own cost.
Refreshments are served on arrival as well as at 11h00 and 14h00.
May there be any other questions please contact us at training@vidawellness.co.za
Please note that no lunch is provided and is at your own cost.
Refreshments are served on arrival as well as at 11h00 and 14h00.
May there be any other questions please contact us at training@vidawellness.co.za
Upcoming Zoom Workshops for June 2026
The following Zoom workshops are planned for June 2026:
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.
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.
Time of workshops: 18h00 – 22h00
For more information on these Zoom workshops contact us at training@vidawellness.co.za
Target Audience:
The courses are recommended to a wide range of professionals, health care consultants and health care therapists, social workers, ministers of religion, counsellors, teachers, youth workers, individuals focusing on the overall well-being and growth. It is a basic subject crucial to anyone who deals with other people in their profession or those enhancing their lifestyle and well-being.
Facilitator Profile:
Prof Retha is a Registered Social Worker in Private Practice with a Ph.D in Interdisciplinary studies and has been working with adults and children in both individual and group settings for the past 51 years. She is also a registered Kobus Neethling Wholebrain Practitioner that deals with the different brain preferences, skills, relationships, communication skills, etc.
Furthermore she holds a Doctorate in Mental Health - to ensure that the emotions and brain health is addressed effectively – and has a second Ph.D in Colour Intervention to broaden the support in a lifestyle wellness programme.
Contact: Prof Retha Knoetze
Cell: 072 842 3506 / Tel: 087 265 9594 (VoIP)
Email: training@vidawellness.co.za
Email: training@vidawellness.co.za
Note: If you are interested in attending these courses but cannot attend during these dates, please inform us to ensure future notice.
Registration Form
Or download the PDF version, complete it and mail it back to us at: training@vidawellness.co.za
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