Join us at this webinar to be inspired to pay attention to the social and relational challenges men have been facing.

Along her journey, Wilmé has been exposed to men being depressed, confused, driven but feeling thwarted in their intention to be good men.

In this webinar we look at:

How depression in men can stem from a range of factors, including social pressure, relationship and family issues, employment stressors, substance abuse, social isolation, physical health problems, and significant changes in living arrangements like separation or divorce. These diverse challenges underscore the importance of recognising and addressing the multifaceted nature of depression in men for more effective management and support.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Enhanced Understanding of Men's Development: Gain deeper insights into the multifaceted aspects of men's identity—biologically, psychologically, and socially—enabling you to offer more nuanced and tailored support to your clients.

2. Self-awareness goes a long way: Acquire practical approaches to guide men in letting go of barriers hindering personal growth, get to know and value themselves. 

3. Encouraging men to listen and learn: Learn methods to assist your clients in fostering listening skills, allowing themselves to be influenced and mentored for personal and professional growth as well as fostering more open and constructive dialogue during counselling sessions.

4. Actionable Steps Towards Purpose: Explore techniques to guide clients in taking small, focused, and actionable steps aligned with their values, promoting a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives.

5. Empowering Clients as Role Models: Discuss strategies to support clients in becoming confident role models, leaders, team members, partners, and fathers, contributing positively to their families, workplaces, and society at large.

Presenter bio:

Introducing Wilmé Steenekamp, a distinguished speaker with over 40 years of experience and a multifaceted background as a Medical Doctor, Clinical Psychologist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Attachment Informed EMDR and Internal Family Systems EMDR therapist. 

Wilmé is passionate about understanding human behaviour and applying her knowledge to empower people – as individuals as well as in relation to others. Known for a keen ability to observe attentively, actively listen, and learn from clients, Wilmé employs a unique blend of expertise, skills, and intuition to facilitate personal and relational growth. Her primary focus is on helping clients break free from confusing and unhelpful patterns, fostering healing from past traumas, acquiring new skills, and re-establishing meaningful connections.

As a registered Clinical Psychologist with the NZ Psychology Board and a member of the NZ Psychological Society as well as EMDR NZ, Wilmé holds additional qualifications and focusses on Somatic Experiencing (Trauma therapy), Attachment informed and Internal Family Systems EMDR therapy, Developmental Model Couple’s therapy and Interpersonal Neurobiology therapy, and is still a registered Medical Practitioner in South Africa. 

She has a private practice based in Hamilton, presents talks and has added presenting group programmes to couples and Healthcare Practitioners to her repertoire under the umbrella of Sweet as Psychology

On a personal note, she highly values her relationships with her family and friends and loves being close to nature and being creative.

Get acquainted with Wilme by watching this brief video: https://youtu.be/59ew91mpk-8