You may have heard of or interacted with Sanctuary Christian Counselling Centre, also known as “The Sanctuary”. We have come a long way and are always looking for ways to share, encourage and help those we come in contact with. In line with that we are now using a wider selection of social media platform to do exactly that. I hope the words, clips and snippets we share are that little extra to see you through, make your day or encourage you when you need it.
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“The average high school kid today, has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950’s” As a student one…
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According to the dictionary life means the existence of an individual human being or animal. Seems simple enough BUT the synonym for existence according to Merriam-Webster is…
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Sanctuary has joined hands with NFN against human trafficking.
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Meet with our newest member of the team. Kevin Went as he narrates his story. “From being in recovery myself, I moved on to…
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Those of you who had an abusive alcoholic for a parent or a parent who was abusive in general, will understand how the scars of…
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This week we would like to introduce our newest member to the growing Sanctuary team, Nastasha Foster. She has joined us from Legae La Note…
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The Basic Counselling course will be run over 3 days in June, the goal is to assist people who want to help others gain the…
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This week we discuss our Basic Counselling Course and The Sanctuary Team is excited to host and train people on counselling. Get in touch with…
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The Sanctuary Soul Care team meets a wide range of people, old and young, men and women who are facing a wide variety of life…
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Many Christian women in Business experience hardships in a male-dominated industry, however, we prevail. The Sanctuary had a meeting with wonderful women in Business. They…
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You are ten times more likely to stick with a change made in the New Year. What's your resolution?
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January is the time for new year’s resolutions and the team at our centre have put together a few thoughts of our own on this…
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The word of God is powerful indeed. Permanent solutions to all life’s issues are found in God and prayer is necessary to find His solutions;…
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As Christian counsellors we are aware that without God we can do nothing. Yet trying to stay mentally focused in prayer is a common struggle…
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Are You in A Mental Battle Right Now? If you are, do not despair. You are not alone. Every one of us face such struggles…
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Are you plagued with worry, doubt or confusion? Do you struggle with anger or feelings of condemnation? If you are, do not despair. You are…
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One reason we are unhappy is our obsession about getting people's approval. Should you need help in overcoming approval addiction, please contact The Sanctuary or…
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Christmas can be a very stressful time of year. Especially if you are trying to please everyone and perfectionism is creeping in. We often try…
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Life before and after Christ changed them.
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Hello everyone, I hope that you are about to have a great week. But even if you will face difficult challenges in the days ahead…
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The festive season can be a surprisingly difficult time when it comes to dealing with difficult family members. Have a look at this video which…
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As we draw near to the holiday season we are looking forward to the wonderful times of celebration with family and friends. This can be…
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It's that time of the year again, Christmas is upon us. Thinking of decorations and preparing for the big Christmas lunch with all the family?…
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When we are hurt it is normal to react in anger and forgiveness is contrary to the ‘get even’ attitude of our society. For many…
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The Sanctuary Soul Care team meets a wide range of people, old and young, men and women who are facing a wide variety of life…
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The Sanctuary Soul Care team meets a wide range of people, old and young, men and women who are facing a wide variety of life…
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The Sanctuary Soul Care team is a group of health care professionals, psychologists, social workers and counsellors who are dedicated to seeing people set free…
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The Sanctuary Soul Care team is a group of health care professionals, psychologists, social workers and counsellors who are dedicated to seeing people set free…
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The Sanctuary Soul Care Centre exists to bring healing to the community. We are interdenominational and run by a board of trustees from different churches.…
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Over the coming weeks, we would like to let everyone know about our counselling Centre and the members who make up our team. The Sanctuary…
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Farai Chamisa has been a loyal and faithful member of City Life Church for almost 14 years now! Wow! As I write this I am…
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Meet the chairman of the board of trustees, Farai Chamisa. This week we would like to let everyone know about our counselling Centre and the…
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If I were to give the most important factor necessary for emotional and psychological healing it would be forgiveness
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If I were to give the most important factor necessary for emotional and psychological healing it would be forgiveness.We need to forgive in order to…
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Have you ever felt rejected, unworthy, unlovable, a failure and a disappointment? If you have, you are not alone.
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It can be that gut wrenching gnawing sensation in the pit of your stomach or a slight feeling of tension and unease, but it always…
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Have you ever felt rejected, unworthy, unlovable, a failure and disappointment? If you have, you are not alone.
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Today the Sanctuary Soul Care Center would like to introduce a wonderful series of four seminars by Sandra Sellmer on the subject of HEALING SHAME…
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Are you suffering today and feeling discouraged? Please take heart. No matter what your situation, peace and relief can be found.
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Please take heart. No matter what your situation, peace and relief can be found. At The Sanctuary Soul Care Center we see that no matter…
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Talking to a friend or family member about their suicidal thoughts and feelings can be extremely difficult for anyone. But if you're unsure whether someone…
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It is helpful to developing a set of steps that the person can follow during a suicidal crisis. Identify potential triggers and offer the number…
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Have You Been Having Suicidal Thoughts? If you need it, help is only one call away. Don’t put it off any longer, contact us today,…
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Beware of some warning signals of potential suicide: • Fascination with the subject of suicide• Depression and anxiety• Withdrawal• Change in behaviour …
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In this video we talk about a rather serious subject suicide. Lorraine Mitchell who is a clinical social worker who worked at life line shares…
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Suicide is on the rise across the world and we need to be informed and know what to do if we do come across someone…
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In October, we are having a Healing Shame Workshop by Sandra Sellmer, facilitated by Jenny McMillan and Miemie Redelinghuys, who both work closely with the…
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Many of us, especially Christians, tend to wear masks. We look pretty, capable, efficient and like we have it all together, but inside it is…
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“I also believe that professional therapists (psychologists, social workers and registered counsellors) are anxious when working with clients who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and that…
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Four years ago Lorraine started Suicide Survivors in Edenvale, with her focus on empowering the public to be suicide alert and to know where to…
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“Laughing contributes to the management of physical pain through the relaxation of the muscles and increase of oxygen intake” Read more at www.thesantuary.org.za
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“A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 (NKJB) Laughter as an essential part of the healing process, is…
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Life is a journey filled with seasons and new beginnings and special moments to celebrate. The Sanctuary Soul Care Center recently celebrated a glittering milestone…
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“When we are so concerned about what’s going to happen tomorrow we don’t actually get everything that God has for us today. We have to…
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Anxiety is a dream killer and a thief. I know this first-hand because I’ve dealt with anxiety in my life and even went through what…
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An antidote to toxic thinking is to examine our thoughts and our beliefs to see if they are really true before we just accept them…
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“AS A MAN THINKS SO IS HE” (Proverbs 23: 7) We are not only what we eat, but we are what we think. Did…
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A good friend is the greatest gift one can have. Are you the kind of person someone could confide in? If not, would you like…
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Turning Life's Lemons Into Lemonade: Part Of The Recipe - Find A Friend, Be A Friend! Recently we have been discussing ‘TOXIC THINKING’ and…
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We worry about so many things, but when we wait in the presence of the Lord, God reminds us that Only One Thing is Needed.…
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This week we continue to look at Dr Michelle Strydom’s insights on the relationship between ‘toxic thinking’ and illness and how worry can detrimentally affect…
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People are weighed down by fear, pressures and anxiety everyday. Look at the world around you… If you feel you want to learn more…
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Stress, Anxiety and Toxic Thinking from the article ‘How long-term fear, anxiety and stress affects your body’ by Dr Michelle Strydom Did you know…
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Does your life feel mundane and ordinary? Do you feel like your days are routine and purposeless? Maybe you don't truly understand the purpose of…
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Among the many heart-breaking reasons as to why we need a counselling ministry in South Africa, the most pressing reasons include single parent households and…
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It should not be a taboo subject because through communication and comfortable conversations retirement can be something that does not need to be feared but…
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Retirement and how retirees are affected by the technological advancement of the world. This week the topic of discussion is retirement and how retirees…
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Watch this video and see how easy it is to misread a situation. Visit our website and sign up for our basic counselling course so…
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Thinking of working a few more years just to be sure? Financial planning for retirement is more complex than ever. It’s no longer just about…
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Or…… To many retirement is a long-awaited dream come true. I am thinking of a judge I know who feels like a kid just let…
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Check out the top 10 tips on things to know before having a baby to help you sift through the pills of baby advice that…
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The Stress Factor: While the birth of a new baby is indisputably miraculous, the demands are daunting, making the first year as exhausting as it…
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During the 1st two years of marriage, each couple has 7 tasks that need to be accomplished to grow intimacy ... if these tasks are…
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Fair Fight! 6 Simple conflict resolution skills for your marriage by Dustin @ Engage marriage If you are married or in a serious relationship,…
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Watch this heart-warming testimony of a womens experience as a first time mother, the ups, downs, tears and smiles. Listen to her story and allow…
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Godly discipline is where love and freedom replace punishment and fear as the motivating forces in the relationship between a parent and child. It allows…
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Olga Fredericks talks about sex, marriage and the basics that make it all come together for a full and happy life as a couple and…
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‘Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is as strong as death, jealousy as cruel as…
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Here is one example of a women who took charge of her situation by coming to Sanctuary, learning she wasn't alone and through the help…
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Conflict is inevitable. No relationship is immune. When managed biblically, conflict can serve as a catalyst for change and an opportunity for spiritual and relational…
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Don’t continue to let your dark thoughts and anxieties run your life. Go to www.thesanctuary.org.za and make a change today.
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We long for God's peace “Don’t worry. Be happy!” It’s not that easy! I know, I used to be plagued with anxiety and I’ve been…
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“Instead of concentrating on your problems and getting discourage, focus on God and meditate on His promises for you. You may have fallen down, but…
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The problem with depression is a skyrocketing crisis in our society today. Lorraine Mitchell, a psychologist with a practice in Bedfordview who provides family counselling…
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“When we are so concerned about what’s going to happen tomorrow we don’t actually get everything that God has for us today. We have to…
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