Wellness Training
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UPCOMING ZOOM WORKSHOPS FOR OCTOBER 2026
Presenter: Prof Retha Knoetze
The following Zoom workshops are planned for October 2026: (Please scroll down for all the dates)
Wednesday 7 October 2026: Vascular Dementia (Cost R350.00)
Time: 18h00 – 22h00
Bookings: Your seat is secured on receipt of your completed registration form and proof of payment not later than 4 October 2026. Invitation will be sent on 6 October 2026.
Tuesday 13 October 2026: Physiology of Emotions (Illness vs Emotions) (Cost R350.00)
Time: 18h00 – 22h00
This workshop offers an opportunity to obtain a clear understanding of the effect of emotions on the physiology within the human body.
What is Illness & Emotions?
An illness most of the times occur when the immune system of the body is under pressure. The different organs and relevant systems in the body do get “ill” due to the effect of suppressed emotions in the body. It is important to understand the effect of suppressed emotions within the body as it does have a definite effect on the human body resulting in specific illnesses such as sinus, headache, lupus, arthritis, build up of toxins within the organs as well as blockages in the lymph system.
Course Content:
1. The body and its organs: An outlay is discussed pertaining to the organs within the body. This includes the illnesses attached to the liver, heart, stomach, gall bladder, lungs, intestines, spleen, bladder, kidneys, etc.
2. The origin of emotions: It is important the person involved needs to understand where emotion originates from. The effect of the emotions on the physical body and spine is outlined.
3. The effect of emotions on the body: The emotions do play a cardinal role as basis in the manifesting of ill health. The relation of the emotions and specific organs is further outlined.
4. The underlying suppressed feelings in the body: Each organ “represents” specific emotions. Focus will be on the development of emotions in relation with the said organ. Sinus for instance is a symptom of a toxic liver as well as suppressed emotions (anger).
2. The origin of emotions: It is important the person involved needs to understand where emotion originates from. The effect of the emotions on the physical body and spine is outlined.
3. The effect of emotions on the body: The emotions do play a cardinal role as basis in the manifesting of ill health. The relation of the emotions and specific organs is further outlined.
4. The underlying suppressed feelings in the body: Each organ “represents” specific emotions. Focus will be on the development of emotions in relation with the said organ. Sinus for instance is a symptom of a toxic liver as well as suppressed emotions (anger).
Bookings: Your seat is secured on receipt of your completed registration form and proof of payment not later than 9 October 2026. Invitation will be sent on 12 October 2026.
Tuesday 20 October 2026: Brain Disorder: Delirium (Cost R350.00)
Time: 18h00 – 22h00
Bookings: Your seat is secured on receipt of your completed registration form and proof of payment not later than 16 October 2026. Invitation will be sent on 19 October 2026.
Wednesday 21 October 2026: Spine & Emotions (Cost R350.00)
Time: 18h00 – 22h00
Are you feeling “down” and emotional due to constant backache? – OR – The treatment for your backache (perhaps due to injury, misalignment etc.) does not have the desired effect? – OR – You’ve had your back checked and no cause for the backache could be found?
If your answer is YES on any of these questions you need to be at the workshop on the Spine and Emotions.
If your answer is YES on any of these questions you need to be at the workshop on the Spine and Emotions.
Course Content: The following is looked at in the workshop:
1. Learn which specific vertebrae links to which specific areas of your body and what other symptoms (apart from the backache) you might experience as a result of injury, misalignment etc. of that vertebrae
2. Each vertebrae also links to specific emotions. Learn how each vertebrae impacts on/bring about different emotions. The flip side is also true, so learn which emotions affects which areas of the spine
3. Be aware of the functions, role and emotions linked to the spinal cord and spinal cord fluid
4. Learn how you can address your situation
2. Each vertebrae also links to specific emotions. Learn how each vertebrae impacts on/bring about different emotions. The flip side is also true, so learn which emotions affects which areas of the spine
3. Be aware of the functions, role and emotions linked to the spinal cord and spinal cord fluid
4. Learn how you can address your situation
Bookings: Your seat is secured on receipt of your completed registration form and proof of payment not later than 17 October 2026. Invitation will be sent on 20 October 2026.
Thursday 22 October 2026: Colour Assessment (Workshop 1) (Cost R350.00)
Time: 18h00 – 22h00
What is Colour Assessment?
The effect of colour is visible on the body, mind as well as spiritual levels of a person. The effect of colour therefore on the body takes place through the eyes, the skin and what the person eats. The assessment process enables the practitioner or counsellor to understand and to intervene relating to a specific identified condition within the person’s body.
The use of colour also indicates suppressed emotions and with the full understanding thereof the person can be assisted to better his living standards by making a few lifestyle changes.
Different methods or techniques are thus used to expose the client to the working of colour. The physiology of colour further takes place within the person’s brain resulting in a specific behaviour pattern.
The uniqueness of colour comes to the fore especially when dealing with people who do not want to talk. The integration of the different colours bringing about physical health, emotional stability as well as healing on all the different functional levels in the person’s day-to-day living.
The physical use as well as the emotional input during the counselling process are numerous and the presenter also focus on contra-indications and warnings when to be sensitive in the recommendation of specific colours.
The use of colour also indicates suppressed emotions and with the full understanding thereof the person can be assisted to better his living standards by making a few lifestyle changes.
Different methods or techniques are thus used to expose the client to the working of colour. The physiology of colour further takes place within the person’s brain resulting in a specific behaviour pattern.
The uniqueness of colour comes to the fore especially when dealing with people who do not want to talk. The integration of the different colours bringing about physical health, emotional stability as well as healing on all the different functional levels in the person’s day-to-day living.
The physical use as well as the emotional input during the counselling process are numerous and the presenter also focus on contra-indications and warnings when to be sensitive in the recommendation of specific colours.
Course Content: The following is looked at in the workshop:
1. The history of Colour: An overview will be given about the development and application of colour as a science
2. Colour Zones: The basic 7 colour zones will be discussed
3. Physical aspects: The physical aspects of colour in each zone will be attended to
4. Emotional aspects: Discussion on the emotional aspects in each zone will be outlined
2. Colour Zones: The basic 7 colour zones will be discussed
3. Physical aspects: The physical aspects of colour in each zone will be attended to
4. Emotional aspects: Discussion on the emotional aspects in each zone will be outlined
Bookings: Your seat is secured on receipt of your completed registration form and proof of payment not later than 18 October 2026. Invitation will be sent on 21 October 2026.
Tuesday 27 October 2026: Language of the Teeth (Cost R350.00)
Time: 18h00 – 22h00
Are you feeling “frustrated” and tired of constantly having toothache – only to find that any intervention on physical level does not bring healing. Whether an extraction, implants and dentures.
Course Content: The following is looked at in the workshop:
1. Learn which tooth links to which specific areas of your body and what other symptoms (apart from the toothache) you might experience as a result of any intervention
2. Each tooth also links to specific emotions. Learn how it impacts on/bring about different emotions. The flip side is also true, so learn which emotions affects which areas of the teeth
3. Learn how you can address your situation
2. Each tooth also links to specific emotions. Learn how it impacts on/bring about different emotions. The flip side is also true, so learn which emotions affects which areas of the teeth
3. Learn how you can address your situation
Bookings: Your seat is secured on receipt of your completed registration form and proof of payment not later than 23 October 2026. Invitation will be sent on 26 October 2026.
Wednesday 28 October 2026: Use of Bachflowers in Practice (Cost R350.00)
Time: 18h00 – 22h00
The application of Bachflower remedies are valuable in bringing about vibrancy within the emotional functioning of a person.
Course Content:
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
3. The categories of the Bachflower Remedies: There are seven categories which are 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 needs to be mixed together to address a person’s emotional situation the most effectively. Attention will thereafter be given to the use of the remedies.
2. The purpose of using Bachflower remedies: The benefits of using Bachflower remedies in practice
3. The categories of the Bachflower Remedies: There are seven categories which are 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 needs to be mixed together to address a person’s emotional situation the most effectively. Attention will thereafter be given to the use of the remedies.
Bookings: Your seat is secured on receipt of your completed registration form and proof of payment not later than 24 October 2026. Invitation will be sent on 27 October 2026.
Thursday 29 October 2026: Setting of Healthy Boundaries
Time: 18h00 – 22h00
Course Content: The Course comprises of the following focus areas namely:
1. Why boundaries? During this workshop attention is being given to encourage people when to say “Yes” and when to say “No”. Boundaries furthermore determine a framework in which behaviour is defined and managed.
There are three main focus areas:
a) Boundaries and support systems: Workplace, family, finances, health, personal development, fun, environment, romance
b) Boundaries differentiating you from others: Skin, Words, Truth, Geographical distance, Time, Emotional distance, Other people, Consequences
c) Boundaries within: Feelings, Attitude and Beliefs, Behaviours, Choices, Values, Limits, Talents, Thoughts, Desires, Love
There are three main focus areas:
a) Boundaries and support systems: Workplace, family, finances, health, personal development, fun, environment, romance
b) Boundaries differentiating you from others: Skin, Words, Truth, Geographical distance, Time, Emotional distance, Other people, Consequences
c) Boundaries within: Feelings, Attitude and Beliefs, Behaviours, Choices, Values, Limits, Talents, Thoughts, Desires, Love
Bookings: Your seat is secured on receipt of your completed registration form and proof of payment not later than 25 October 2026. Invitation will be sent on 28 October 2026.
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, etc. It is a basic subject crucial to anyone who will deal with other people in their profession.
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.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS FOR OCTOBER 2026
IN PERSON: 1175 Moulton Avenue, Waverley, Pretoria
Presenter: Prof Retha Knoetze
The following workshops are planned for October 2026: (Please scroll down for all the dates)
Tuesday 13 October 2026 to Thursday 15 October 2026: 3-Day Course: Discover your Free Self (Cost R1,800.00)
Time: 8h30 arrival & 9h00 commencement of workshop until 16h00
The focus each day (day 1 – day 3) will be on the following 4 sections:
1. Section 1: Assisting you to face your fears (day 1), emotional awareness (day 2), declutter the brain (day 3)
2. Section 2: Assessments through questionnaires determining the stress experienced, emotional awareness, intelligences.
3. Section 3: Dealing with the message coming from the subconscious mind relating to the focus theme of the day through a Gestalt perspective Sandtray
4. Section 4: Embark on a “journal” journey to round off each day.
2. Section 2: Assessments through questionnaires determining the stress experienced, emotional awareness, intelligences.
3. Section 3: Dealing with the message coming from the subconscious mind relating to the focus theme of the day through a Gestalt perspective Sandtray
4. Section 4: Embark on a “journal” journey to round off each day.
Bookings: Your seat is secured on receipt of your completed registration form and proof of payment not later than 9 October 2026.
Saturday 24 October 2026: Language of the Teeth (Cost R550.00)
Time: 8h30 arrival & 9h00 commencement of workshop until 16h00
Are you feeling “frustrated” and tired of constantly having toothache – only to find that any intervention on physical level does not bring healing. Whether an extraction, implants and dentures.
Course Content: The following is looked at in the workshop:
1. Learn which tooth links to which specific areas of your body and what other symptoms (apart from the toothache) you might experience as a result of any intervention
2. Each tooth also links to specific emotions. Learn how it impacts on/bring about different emotions. The flip side is also true, so learn which emotions affects which areas of the teeth
3. Learn how you can address your situation
2. Each tooth also links to specific emotions. Learn how it impacts on/bring about different emotions. The flip side is also true, so learn which emotions affects which areas of the teeth
3. Learn how you can address your situation
Bookings: Your seat is secured on receipt of your completed registration form and proof of payment not later than 17 October 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.
Should there be any other questions please email us at training@vidawellness.co.za
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.
Should there be any other questions please email 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, or even individuals who take their well-being at heart, etc.
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 this course but cannot attend during these dates, please inform us to ensure future notice. If you cannot attend physically Zoom sessions can be scheduled on request.
Registration Form
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