Schools across South Africa are increasingly becoming the frontline of the mental health crisis. Learners are presenting with heightened anxiety, emotional dysregulation, trauma exposure and behavioural challenges. This School Counsellors Network gathering offers a reflective and professionally grounding space to pause, connect, and think critically about how we hold space for learners, families and school communities - while also holding ourselves.
Connect with professionals who understand the realities of school-based work, engage in meaningful reflection around role clarity and ethics, be reminded that you are not alone in holding complex spaces and strengthen your capacity to support learners without burning out.