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Empowering Your Workforce: Customized Corporate Wellness Workshops

Empowering Your Workforce:

Customized Corporate Wellness Workshops

In today's fast-paced corporate world, the mental well-being of your employees is paramount. Did you know that mental health challenges cost the South African economy billions annually, as per the World Health Organization? The South African Depression and Anxiety Group reports that 1 in 4 people are diagnosed with depression, and over 80% of them continue to work during their last episode. The impact is profound, affecting cognitive functions like decision-making, concentration, memory, and problem-solving, leading to decreased productivity. In fact, an employee with depression who remains at work can be up to 5 times less productive than an absent employee.

At The Couch, we understand these challenges, and we're here to offer a tailored solution to meet your company's specific needs. Our corporate wellness workshops are designed to address the mental well-being of your staff comprehensively, from prevention to support.

Customized Solutions for Your Company

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) have been present in South Africa since the1980s, but they have primarily focused on treatment after an employee falls ill. The time for a proactive approach is now. Our Employee Assistance Program aims to preventand treat mental illness, boost employee motivation, increase morale, reduce staff turnover, and prevent burnout.

Our Approach

Partner with us to empower your organization and prioritize the mental well-being of your staff. We look forward to hearing from you and customizing our corporate wellness workshops to meet your unique needs.

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Ethics Journal Club

ETHICS JOURNAL CLUB

(CPD POINTS HAVE BEEN GRANTED)

Welcome to the Ethics Journal Club at our practice, where the pursuit of ethicalexcellence in the field of psychology and psychiatry is a shared journey. This uniqueplatform is designed exclusively for registered practitioners who are committed toupholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in their professional endeavors.

Ethics-Journal-Club

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Our Ethics Journal Club offers a dynamic and engaging environment where a multidisciplinary team of practitioners come together to explore complex ethical dilemmas, share diverse perspectives, and collectively deepen their understanding ofethical principles within mental health care.

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VENUE:
The Couch, 37 Homestead Road, Corner 12 Avenue, Block F, Rivonia, Sandton.

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The Business Of Private Practice

THE BUSINESS OF PRIVATE PRACTICE

(4 CPD AND 3 ETHICS POINTS HAVE BEEN GRANTED)

Starting a private practice or scaling your existing one can be a daunting task, filledwith unique challenges and uncertainties. We'll delve into the intricacies of healthcareentrepreneurship, sharing invaluable insights, strategies, and practical advice to helpyou overcome the hurdles that stand in your way.

Join us on a two day workshop aimed at preparing healthcare practitioners to starttheir private practice. This workshop is also aimed at practitioners who want to expandand grow their current practice.

FACILITATED BY CLINICAL
PSYCHOLOGIST: Yumna Zubi

Yumna Zubi is the founder of The Couch and brings extensive experience in the setting up and running of aprivate practice.

FACILITATED BY: Yolanda Guma

Yolanda has seasoned experience in developing effective and efficient operational and organisational procedures of running private practice at The Couch. She now also provides administrative support andguidance to psychologists and psychiatrists to improve administrative outcomes of their private practice.

Topics Include:
  • What to consider before starting your private practice

  • The admin of starting private practice

  • What documentation and registration do I require?

  • Marketing and HPCSA

  • Developing your own marketing strategy

  • Billing and Accounts (tariff codes and ICD-10 / PMB’s)

  • How to build a business strategy?

  • Finance (TAX and VAT)

  • Employee Assistance Programs

  • Ethical Dilemmas faced in private practice

  • Do’s and Don’ts

*Individual business mentoring tailored specifically to your practice can also be booked privately should you not be able to attend in person. Kindly contact us for these rates.

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VENUE:
The Couch, 37 Homestead Road, Corner 12 Avenue, Block F, Rivonia, Sandton

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Psychological Assessments

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS

Gain valuable insights into your cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns through our comprehensive psychological assessments. Tailored for children, adolescents, and adults, these assessments provide a deeper understanding of your strengths and challenges, enabling personalized strategies for growth, learning, and improved well-being.

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS

Welcome to our comprehensive Psychological Assessments services, a pivotal resource dedicated to unlocking insights and empowering individuals across the lifespan. Psychological assessments are invaluable tools that provide profound understanding and clarity, helping to navigate the complexities of the mind. At our practice, we offer a wide range of assessments tailored for children, adolescents, and adults, each designed to shed light on unique aspects of mental health, cognition, and well-being.

Why psychological assessments?
Psychological assessments serve as powerful windows into an individual's psychologicaland cognitive world. These assessments are meticulously designed to:

  • Illuminate Strengths and Challenges:
    Psychological assessments reveal an individual's strengths and areas where they may face challenges, offering a roadmap for personal growth and development.

  • Inform Treatment Planning:
    They guide clinicians in developing tailored treatment plans that align with an individual's specific needs and circumstances.

  • Facilitate Educational Support:
    In educational settings, these assessments help identify learning disabilities, giftedness, and optimal learning strategies.

  • Support Career and Life Choices:
    Assessments aid in making informed decisions about career choices, vocational paths, and subject selection.

  • Assist Diagnostic Matters:
    In clinical settings, they contribute to the diagnosis of conditions such as ADHD, epilepsy, and personality disorders.

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