Monday, May 18, 2009

Social work declared a "scarce skill"

As some of you may know, we're in the process of fostering and adopting a little boy so this is something that we have experienced first-hand.

There is a good article on the Skills Portal website by Caitlyn Smythe about the demand and funding being set aside for social workers in South Africa. Check it out here.

Monday, May 11, 2009

An Additional Learning ADDventures Course organised!

Venue: Rondebosch Boys High School
HAVE YOU BOOKED YET?

Book Now: Pat - 082 559 3364 or pat@ladd.co.za

Due to numerous requests for assistance with family interventions, client meetings and an additional course, we are extending our stay in Cape Town until the 24th May.

We offer a 2 hour appointment at R400 for individuals, couples and families.

Our 2 hour AD/HD impairments Assessment which includes a detailed written report is R800.00. For further information or to book an appointment call Pat on 082 559 3364 or e-mail her at pat@ladd.co.za

If you would like us to speak at your school (I know it is short notice) contact Pat.

Details of courses and workshops below.

1. Learning ADDventures for 16 - 22 year olds - R400 only.

We have had a flurry of requests to put on an additional course and we are now running it on Saturday afternoon from 2 - 5pm (16th) and from 7 - 10pm on Monday evening the 18th.

Exams are looming and time is short but if they can get the right attitude and find their passion they will flourish.

Parents attend the final hour on the Monday evening to find out what their offspring have learnt and how to sustain it.

Give your children a jump on their peers.

Prepare For Your Future
Are you in Grade 10, 11, 12, battling to find your first job, at university or college and struggling to get through all the work?

Do you know how to study?
What is your time management like?
Do you procrastinate?
Have you made the RIGHT career decision?
Are you battling with peer pressure?

If you answer yes to even one of the above questions this workshop is for you!

Why?
The Learning ADDventures 1 Day course provides both learners and parents with valuable tools to enable better learning and studying.
The course includes modules on Time Management, Decision Making, Values and Behaviour, Overcoming Procrastination, Developing and Achieving Realistic Goals, and a range of studying methods to suit every learner.
These courses are aimed at 16 - 22 year olds with an opportunity for parents to participate.
The course is interactive with group break-away periods providing an exciting “discovery” experience as each student finds their best method for planning, studying and learning.
The skills learnt enable your child to concentrate better, remember what they have to do, and achieve better and realistic results.
The courses offer a unique opportunity for parents to become involved in a hands-on way; to ensure that they have the tools and knowledge to assist their children to develop and sustain the learning changes after the course. The parents' session is included in the price.


2. Study Tips for Parents - Tuesday eve - 12th May - R300 per person or R400 per couple

NB - This was scheduled for last Tuesday but postponed due to our car accident.

Parents, find out how to inspire your children to WANT TO LEARN and work to their attention limits. This course was requested by School of Achievement in Gauteng and is a wonderful workshop to find out how your AD/HD children learn and how to inspire them.

4. AD/HD & Marriage Workshop - Saturday morning 16th May - R300 per person or R400 per couple
From 09h00 till 12h00.

ADDers are high maintenance and co-dependency is common.
S/HE has no faults.
Love is a VERB!

www.ladd.co.za

Friday, May 08, 2009

Therapy room to rent

Room to rent in therapy practice in Highlands North. 15 square metres with own bathroom. Ideal for educational psychologist, speech therapist, remedial therapist. Contact Gerald on 0739236479 or maidensgk@yahoo.co.uk