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Ever wondered what the role of HR at work is?? Moratuwa has you covered. I had a very insightful conversation with my friend & human resource practitioner, Moratuwa Motsemme. We explored the role of HR at length, touched on the application process and how one can verify a potential place of employment. We wrapped up our conversation by speaking about the recruitment process, cv's and the work culture fit. Moratuwa advises job seekers to ask questions rather than assume, as one can assume incorrectly and miss great work opportunities.

In this episode Michaela and I discuss the importance of mental health professionals such as psychologists, counsellors and social workers taking care care of their own mental health. We speak about how unanticipated life encounters can push us into our comfort zones, but also bring about growth in us as individuals. Michaela also leaves us with a gentle reminder of the fact that we are human before we are mental health workers, therfore we should also be open to receive when we are served by others, the same way that we serve our patients.

Michaela's private practice is in Pretoria east. Website: https://michaelacorbett.com/

 In this episode Hope briefly reflects on the Mental Health Check-In event she hosted via her female NPO. She then proceeds to talking about the mind-and-body connection, to demonstrate how intertwined physical and mental health are. Suicide signs and management are discussed and she closes off with giving general mental health tips while reminding you to do something for your mental health today... Happy Mental Health Day YHV family!!!



Free Resources:

Lifeline: 0861 322 322

SADAG: 011 234 4837

Suicide Crisis Lifeline: 0800 567 567

Trauma Helpline: 0800 205 026

A good old girl chat (as always) between Hope and Dzuni but this episode is kept it a lot shorter than the last one they did together. In this episode Dzuni and Hope unpack some of the challenges of growing up black; from being first borns, to being female children... You don't want to miss this one. 

Grab a chair, sit down and join Hope as she has a conversation about mentorship with one of her mentee's Njabulo. They share their journey leading up to their mentor-and-mentee relationship, the importance of mentorship and why they believe mentorship is important. 

In this Episode Hope is joined by her friend Skye and they tackle the conversation of skin lightening/bleaching. Skye’s Masters research is on this topic and she shares some of her findings as she has been researching the topic. She also shares the dangers and after effect of using products that have ingredients such as mercury.