BOUNCE UP - A Podcast on Mental Resilience

This 4th Episode of Season 6 focuses on the misuse of mental health terminology on social media. Our guest speakers for this extremely relevant episode are Miss Kedeboni Mamosadi (Intern Counselling Psychologist ) and Miss Anathi Mqolweni (Comm Serve Clinical Psychologist) both from the SCU. This episode will unpack the following questions: Why is it important to address the misuse of mental healt...

This 3rd episode of season 6 is an important episode because it focuses on preparing university students for life after graduation. The guest speakers for this episode are: Ms Thando Ngomani (UP Career Services Manager), Ms Ruqayya Seedat (Senior Psychologist - SCU) & Ms Kedeboni Mamosadi (Intern Psychologist-SCU) The following will be explored during this episode: common challenges that gradu...

Our guest speakers for this 2nd episode (season 6) are Ms Lisanda Lxingo (Intern Counselling Psychologist) and Ms Ruqayya Seedat (Senior Counselling Psychologist), both from the SCU - Student Counselling Unit at UP. This episode will focus on unpacking the following: What is career counselling vs career assessment? What can a student expect from a career assessment at the SCU? What is the benefit...

This 6th season is proudly brought to you by the Student Counselling Unit at the University of Pretoria, in collaboration with TuksFM. Our guest speakers for Episode 1, Season 6 are Ms Nandi Ramatlotlo and Ms Nkateko Mathebula, both Intern Counselling Psychologists from the Student Counselling Unit. This episode is aimed at our 1st years and undergraduates, and the topic is "how to survive an...

Our guest speakers for this 7th episode are Ms Shela Tlamama (Registered Counsellor) and Ms Sibongile Sibanyoni (Senior Clinical Psychologist), both from the Student Counselling Unit. This episode focuses on understanding the concept of mental health and how we can nurture and maintain optimal levels of mental health.

Our guest speaker for this 6th episode is Mr. Tumelo "Duke" Rasebopye, who is a diversity and inclusion specialist at the University of Pretoria's Transformation Office. This episode will focus on unpacking the construct of Masculinity and understanding the mental health struggles that men face as a result of certain limiting notions of masculinity.

Our guest speakers for this 5th episode are Ms Shela Tlamama (Registered Counsellor) and Ms Lesedi Mosime (Intern Counselling Psychologist), both from the Student Counselling Unit. This episode will unpack the impact of social media on our mental health, specifically the comparison factor and how we can navigate and utilise social media in a healthier, more effective way.

Our guest speaker for this 4th episode is Ms Nthabiseng Moeketsi, Senior Counselling Psychologist from the Student Counselling Unit. The following will be discussed during this episode: -How do we define relationships - What a healthy relationship looks like - Setting healthy boundaries - Effective communication - Conflict resolution - Being aware of red flags

In this 3rd episode titled "Triggers vs Glimmers" , our guest speakers are Ms Senate Letsie, Intern Counselling Psychologist and Dr Hanle Kirkcaldy, Head: Student Counselling Unit. The following will be discussed during this episode: - What are triggers? - What are glimmers? - The value of stress management - Emotion regulation skills - Mindfulness Skills

In this 2nd episode of the season, our guest speakers are Ms Cherissa O' Brien, Intern Counselling Psychologist and Ms Ruqayya Seedat, Senior Counselling Psychologist, both from the Student Counselling Unit at UP. The following will be discussed in this episode: understanding resilience the factors that build resilience how setbacks can be reframed as opportunities for growth resilience building e...

This 5th season is proudly brought to you by the Student Counselling Unit at the University of Pretoria, in collaboration with TuksFM. The 1st episode of this season focuses on how to adjust well to university. The expert speakers for this episode are Mr Dylan Tshuketana and Ms Lebo Sebola, both Intern Counselling Psychologists at the Student Counselling Unit. The following will be discussed in th...

In this 6th episode of the season the focus is on celebrating women. Our guest speakers for this episode are Ms Nthabiseng Moeketsi, Senior Counselling Psychologist at the SCU and Ms Millicent Hlabangane Intern Counselling Psychologist at the SCU. They will be focusing on exploring the some of the following: What does it mean to be a woman? What are the roles of women and how have these roles evol...

This is the 5th episode of this season and the guest speaker for this episode is Mr Pierre Brouard, Clinical Psychologist and Acting Director at the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS and Gender (CSA&G) at the University of Pretoria. This episode is focused on exploring the LGBTQ+ community and mental health. The following will be expanded upon: What is sexuality? What is gender? What are common myt...

This episode is focused on unpacking anxiety and procrastination and exploring strategies to lower levels of anxiety for the exam season. Our guest speakers for this episode are Ms Nthabiseng Moeketsi, Senior Counselling Psychologist and Ms Emma Porter, Intern Counselling Psychologist, both from the Student Counselling Unit at UP.

This episode will focus on unpacking holistic wellbeing. Our guest speakers for this episode are Ms Mallissa Mariens, Registered Counsellor and Ms Millicent Hlabangane, Intern Counselling Psychologist, both from the Student Counselling Unit at UP.

In this episode, our guest speakers, Ms Bontle Sibuyi (Intern Counselling Psychologist) & Mr Masilo Mafokoane (registered Counsellor) will be focusing on unpacking important information regarding healthy romantic relationships. The following questions will be explored: 1. What does a healthy relationship look like? 2.  How can we define romantic relationships? 3.  What ‘good’ relationship etiq...

In this episode, our guest speakers, Ms Mosna Khaile (Registered Counsellor) and Ms Faith Maluleke (Intern Counselling Psychologist) explore the topic of dealing with change. The following questions will be unpacked: 1.  How do I “wrap my head around change”? 2.  What can we do to navigate change in relationships? 3.  How can we deal with self-doubt or Imposter Syndrome? 4. Practical tips to deal...

Our guest speakers for this episode are Ms Shela Tlamama (Registered Counsellor) and Ms Ruqayya Seedat (Senior Counselling Psychologist). In this episode we will explore the following: what mindset is essential for coping well with exams? dealing with procrastination, #conquering the semester versus #saving the semester , valuable tips to help you 'conquering the semester'.

Our guest speakers for this episode are Dr Hanle Kirkcaldy (Head of the SCU), Clinical Psychologist and Ms Ruqayya Seedat, Senior Counselling Psychologist (SCU). In this episode we explore the following: the difference between self-harm and suicidal thoughts, possible reasons for people engaging in self-harm and examples of self-harm, main reasons why people may experience suicidal thoughts, Valua...

The guest speakers for this episode are Ms Nthabiseng Moeketsi (Senior Counselling Psychologist) and Ms Anisa Dlamini (Intern Counselling Psychologist), In this episode we unpack issues related to familial relationships and gaslighting.

The guest speakers for this episode are Ms Nthabiseng Moeketsi (Senior Counselling Psychologist) and Ms Shoki Mokaba (Intern Counselling Psychologist), In this episode we unpack issues related to dating, romantic relationships and mental health as well as gaslighting in romantic relationships.

The guest speakers for this episode are Dr Hanle Kirkcaldy (Head of the SCU), Clinical Psychologist and Ms Ruqayya Seedat, Senior Counselling Psychologist (SCU). In this episode we explore what resilience entails and how we can enhance our resiliency levels by connecting with external resources and utilizing internal resources/skills to cope well in the face of challenges and adversity.

This season the SCU (student Counselling Unit) is excited to have joined forces with our university Radio Station, TuksFM to co-host this podcast series. The first episode in this series is an introductory episode that explores what is mental health and mental illness and when to seek professional help regarding one's mental health concerns. #Your Mental Health Matters #Your feelings are valid

This is our 2nd podcast episode of Season 2 proudly brought to you by the Student Counselling Unit (SCU) at the University of Pretoria. This episode has been conceptualized and hosted by Miss Ntombi Ndaba, Intern Counselling Psychologist at the SCU and will focus on postgraduates, specifically how to succeed with postgraduate studies. Our expert speaker for this episode is Ms Sibongile Sibanyoni,...

The Student Counselling Unit (SCU) at UP (University of Pretoria) is proud to bring you a second season of valuable mental health and well-being podcast episodes. The very first episode of this season focuses on how first year students can adjust well to university. Considering that after Covid hit, students who started university in 2020 and 2021 did not really get a chance to be on campus, this...