Thrive Well Coaching

Sometimes, you just need to get your hands dirty.

This past weekend, we stepped away from the noise and into the wonderfully grounding world of clay.

There’s something incredibly calming about working with your hands. The repetitive movements, the texture of the clay and the need to slow down and focus on what’s right in front of you can help bring your attention out of your thoughts and back into the present moment.

For many people, tactile, creative activities like working with clay can be a beautiful way to release tension, regulate stress and create a little breathing room when anxiety feels overwhelming.

This weekend was a reminder that wellbeing doesn’t always have to look like meditation or sitting perfectly still.
Sometimes, it looks like clay under your fingernails, laughter around a table and giving yourself permission to simply be.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.

We have no words 😌. Thank you, Khaki!

Retirement changes more than your routine.

It can make you question your identity.
Who am I without my job title?

When so much of your life has been tied to your career, finding your sense of purpose beyond work can feel unfamiliar.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

If you’re navigating this transition and wondering what comes next, I can help.
📞 061 441 2520

Your hands know how to heal.

Sometimes, the simplest acts can have the biggest impact on our wellbeing.

Join us for a calming, hands-on Clay Workshop, where you'll discover how working with clay can help regulate stress and anxiety, encourage mindfulness and create space to simply slow down.

No artistic experience is needed - just a willingness to explore, create and reconnect with yourself.

• Saturday, 29 August 2026
• 09:30 – 11:30
• Durbanville
• R330 per person
Your booking includes:
• Clay and all tools
• Refreshments
• Your finished creation to take home

Spaces are limited.
📞 RSVP to Sanette: 061 441 2520

You don’t have to walk this journey alone.

Caring for a loved one living with dementia can be rewarding, but it can also be incredibly challenging. Sometimes, what you need most is a space where you can simply talk to people who understand.

Our Labyrinth Group for Dementia Carers and Family Members meets every second Monday of the month at Buh-Rein Retirement Village.

The Labyrinth Project is a Rotary initiative creating a safe, supportive space where carers and family members can:

Share their experiences.
Talk openly about the challenges they face.
Support and encourage one another.
Step in when someone needs an extra hand.

We will soon be starting a new group and would love to hear from anyone who would like to join.
📞 Interested in joining? Contact Sanette at 061 441 2520

You do not have to have all the answers. Sometimes, knowing that someone else understands makes all the difference.

Your hands know how to heal.

Sometimes, the simplest acts can have the biggest impact on our wellbeing.

Join us for a calming, hands-on Clay Workshop, where you'll discover how working with clay can help regulate stress and anxiety, encourage mindfulness and create space to simply slow down.

No artistic experience is needed - just a willingness to explore, create and reconnect with yourself.

• Saturday, 29 August 2026
• 09:30 – 11:30
• Durbanville
• R330 per person

Your booking includes:
• Clay and all tools
• Refreshments
• Your finished creation to take home

Spaces are limited.
📞 RSVP to Sanette: 061 441 2520

Who Am I Now?

Retirement is one of life's biggest transitions. While it brings freedom, it can also leave many asking, "Who am I now?"

If you're approaching retirement or have already retired and are finding it difficult to adjust, this supportive 4-week workshop is designed to help you rediscover your purpose, embrace this new chapter and move forward with confidence.

• 13 August – 3 September 2026 (4-week workshop)
• Thursdays | 10:00 – 11:00
• In Person | Durbanville
• R2 000 per person (includes all workshop materials and refreshments)

This is a safe, encouraging space to reflect, connect and build a meaningful future beyond retirement.
To enquire or reserve your place, email [email protected].

Because retirement isn't the end of your story. It's the beginning of a new one.

Connected Conversations. Meaningful Connections. Lasting Wellbeing.

Life is better when it's shared.

Introducing Connected Conversations Club (CCC) and table discussions for Seniors – a welcoming space where meaningful conversations inspire connection, purpose and personal growth.

Each week, we'll explore topics that matter, including:
• Identity
• Purpose
• Staying active and engaged
• And many more, with guided worksheets to support each discussion.

What to expect:
🗓 Afrikaans Group: Every Thursday | 07:30 – 08:30
🗓 English Group: Every Friday | 07:30 – 08:30

📍 Hybrid format
• 3 online sessions (60 minutes each)
• 1 in-person facilitated group meeting on the last Friday of every month (venue to be confirmed)

R500 per month
(Payable before the first meeting of each month)

Whether you're looking to connect with others, discover fresh perspectives or simply enjoy meaningful conversation, there's a seat waiting for you. ✉️ [email protected]

Join us for Understanding the Unseen – A Morning of Awareness, Healing & Creativity, where we'll create a safe space to learn, connect and grow together.

Together, we'll explore:
• Busting the myths surrounding epilepsy
• Understanding PTSD with compassion and practical insight
• A guided Neurographic Art session designed to encourage healing, self-expression and creativity - no artistic experience needed.

This is more than an event. It's an opportunity to build understanding, challenge stigma and remind one another that no one has to face life's unseen battles alone.

We'd love to have you with us as we learn, heal and create together.

Sometimes, the hardest part of moving forward is simply knowing where to start.

Every person has the potential to create a future that feels purposeful, fulfilling, and true to who they are. Through compassionate guidance, practical tools, and meaningful reflection, I help individuals gain clarity, build confidence, and take intentional steps toward becoming the best version of themselves.

Whether you are feeling uncertain about your next chapter, navigating a life transition, or seeking greater direction, you do not have to figure it out alone.

Your future is worth investing in, and the first step toward clarity could begin today.