GrowingSpace

03/09/2026

Being a mom can be incredibly rewarding.

It can also be really hard.

And somewhere between those two truths, many of us become very good at judging ourselves.

I should be more patient.
I should enjoy this more.
I should be coping better.
I should be more present.
Other mothers seem to manage.

It doesn’t take much before a difficult day starts to feel like evidence that we’re failing.

And while we’re working so hard at being a “good mom”, it can become difficult to notice how much of ourselves has slowly been pushed aside.

Motherhood Without Losing Yourself is a no-judgement space to have an honest conversation about motherhood — the rewarding parts, the difficult parts, the expectations we carry, and what happens when we begin to lose sight of who we are outside of caring for everyone else.

You don’t have to be struggling.
You don’t have to have it all figured out either.

Come as you are.

Motherhood Without Losing Yourself
Presented by Tania van Zyl, Occupational Therapist and mother

📅 5 September 2026
🕘 09:00–11:00
📍 Block C, Newlands Office Park
261 Lois Avenue, Newlands, Pretoria
🎟 R150 | Book via Quicket. https://qkt.io/8PmjGf
Small group · Limited to 12 participants

31/08/2026

Who were you before everyone called you Mom? And who are you now?

This Saturday session is an opportunity to explore that question — not because motherhood should become less important, but because being a mother does not require us to stop being whole people with our own identities, interests, values and needs.

We’ll talk about the roles we carry, the expectations we place on ourselves, and how we can make space for ourselves while remaining connected and present in our families.

Motherhood Without Losing Yourself
📅 5 September 2026 | 09:00–11:00
📍 Newlands, Pretoria
🎟️ R150 | Book via Quicket
https://qkt.io/8PmjGf

A small, informal and reflective space for mothers of children of any age.

If you know a mom who might value this conversation, please feel free to share it with her.

25/08/2026

What does it mean to be a man today?

There are still many messages about what men should be — strong, capable, independent, in control. But what happens when those expectations leave little room for uncertainty, vulnerability or asking for support?

This Saturday, our GrowingSpace Saturday Series explores Navigating the Hidden Hazards of Being Male.

Charles Malanga, Counselling Psychologist, will facilitate a conversation about the pressures men face, expectations and mental health, identity and purpose, and finding ways of connecting without having to perform a particular version of masculinity.

This is an opportunity for real conversation, different perspectives and meaningful connection.

Saturday, 29 August | 09:00–11:00
📍 GrowingSpace, 261 Lois Ave, Newlands, Pretoria
🎟️ Bookings via Quicket: https://qkt.io/8PmjGf

21/08/2026

Your teenager still needs you.
Just differently.

Communication changes.
Boundaries get tested.
Independence grows.
The relationship can grow too.

A practical conversation for parents about understanding and connecting with their teenagers.

THIS SATURDAY | 22 AUGUST | 09:00–11:00
Presented by Lebogang Lebese | Registered Counsellor

LAST DAY TO BOOK

GROWINGSPACE
261 Lois Ave, Newlands, Pretoria
Book via Quicket https://qkt.io/8PmjGf

18/08/2026

THE “TERRIBLE” TEENS

Are teenagers really “terrible”?

The teenage years bring enormous change — growing independence, stronger opinions, new pressures and, sometimes, a lot more conflict at home.

This Saturday at GrowingSpace, we’re looking beyond the label and talking about parents and teens today: communication, boundaries, connection and understanding what is happening during these years.

The “Terrible” Teens: Parents & Teens Today
📅 22 August | 09:00–11:00
📍 261 Lois Ave, Newlands, Pretoria
🎟️ Book via Quicket: https://qkt.io/8PmjGf

17/08/2026

Are teenagers really “terrible”?

The teenage years bring enormous change — growing independence, stronger opinions, new pressures and, sometimes, a lot more conflict at home.

This Saturday at GrowingSpace, we’re looking beyond the label and talking about parents and teens today: communication, boundaries, connection and understanding what is happening during these years.

The “Terrible” Teens: Parents & Teens Today by Lebogang Paul Lebese
📅 22 August | 09:00–11:00
📍 261 Lois Ave, Newlands, Pretoria
🎟️ Book via Quicket: https://qkt.io/8PmjGf

12/08/2026

MOTHERHOOD WITHOUT LOSING YOURSELF

Motherhood can become a role that slowly takes up more and more space.

Between caring for children, managing a home, work, relationships and the everyday responsibility of keeping things going, it can become difficult to know where you fit into your own life.

This Saturday at GrowingSpace, we’re creating a space to talk about that.

We’ll explore the demands of motherhood, the different roles we carry, the guilt that often comes with prioritising ourselves, and why taking care of the mother matters for the wellbeing of the whole family.

This is an interactive session, with space for discussion, reflection and learning from other women’s experiences.

Saturday, 15 August
09:00–11:00
GrowingSpace
261 Lois Ave, Newlands, Pretoria

R150 per person
Bookings via Quicket. https://qkt.io/8PmjGf

You are welcome to join us — and please feel free to share this with a mother who might appreciate the conversation.

I help people who feel overwhelmed and emotional regain structure and build meaningful connections

11/08/2026

Over the past month, GrowingSpace hosted our first three-part Saturday Series.

We started with Finding Your Rhythm, followed by sessions exploring Self Talk and Communication & Conflict.

Across the three Saturdays, we welcomed 15 participants, with many choosing to attend the full series.

What stood out most in the feedback was the value participants found in the discussion and interaction with others. The content created a starting point, but much of the learning happened in the conversations that followed — hearing different perspectives, sharing experiences and having the opportunity to think things through together.

One of the most consistent suggestions was simple: the sessions could be longer.

For us, this confirms something important about what we hoped to create with the Saturday Series. People are looking for spaces where they can learn about relevant mental health and relationship topics, while also having the opportunity to participate in meaningful discussion.

This Saturday, 15 August, we start Series 2, with a focus on the roles we occupy and how these influence our wellbeing, relationships and sense of self.

We begin with:

Motherhood Without Losing Yourself
Saturday, 15 August | 09:00–11:00
GrowingSpace, 261 Lois Ave, Newlands, Pretoria

A conversation about the demands of motherhood, the many roles mothers carry, and what happens when caring for everyone else gradually leaves too little capacity for yourself.

Series 2 continues with:
22 August - The Terrible Teens: Parents & Teens Today
29 August - Navigating the Hidden Hazards of Being Male

Bookings are available through Quicket at R150 per session or R400 for all three sessions. https://qkt.io/8PmjGf

28/07/2026

Why do good relationships break down?

It usually isn’t because of one big argument.

More often, it’s the conversations we stop having.

The misunderstandings that go unspoken.

The assumptions we make.

The small moments that slowly create distance between us.

The encouraging part is that conflict doesn’t have to be something we fear or avoid. When we begin to understand how conflict develops, it can become an opportunity to strengthen communication, rebuild trust and reconnect with the people who matter most.

This session isn’t about winning arguments. It’s about understanding what happens between people when communication breaks down, and learning practical ways to respond differently.

Join us on Saturday, 1 August, for When Hugs Turn into Handshakes: Understanding Conflict & Rebuilding Connection, presented by Lebogang Lebese, Registered Counsellor. lebo_lets_go

📍 Newlands Office Park, Pretoria
🕘 09:00–11:00

Small group. Practical discussion. Meaningful conversation.

Bookings via Quicket https://www.quicket.co.za/events/381392-growingspace-saturday-sessions/ #/

13/04/2026

Feeling a little stretched, tired, or just not quite like yourself lately?

Between caring for everyone else and keeping up with daily life, it’s easy for your own needs to quietly move to the bottom of the list. Not intentionally, it just happens.

If this resonates, you’re not alone 🤍

Sometimes what we need isn’t a big change… just a moment to pause, reset, and find our footing again.

That’s why we’re sharing the Recalibrate Program, a gentle, supportive space designed to help you reconnect with yourself, manage overwhelm, and create more balance in a way that actually feels doable. 🌿

• Practical tools for everyday stress 🧘🏽‍♀️
• Space to reflect and breathe. 🤔
• Support to find a rhythm that works for you 🗓️

No pressure. No expectations. Just a starting point if you feel ready.

📩 You’re welcome to reach out if you’d like to know more.
Please contact me if you have any questions wa.me/27795161543