UNDERSTANDING & MANAGING ANXIETY

Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can impact every area of life. While it’s a normal part of the human experience, persistent anxiety can interfere with your ability to live fully, work effectively and maintain healthy relationships. This in-depth webinar is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of anxiety – from what it is and why it occurs, to how you can manage it using evidence-based tools and everyday strategies.

 The Understanding and Managing Anxiety webinar offers an approachable and informative exploration into one of the most widespread mental health concerns of our time. Whether you’re looking to improve your own mental health, support someone else, or simply expand your understanding of emotional wellbeing, this session will provide meaningful guidance and practical takeaways.

Our expert presenters will walk you through the science of anxiety, how symptoms manifest in different people and the underlying common triggers that can often go unnoticed. You’ll learn how to identify the psychological and physiological roots of anxiety and discover what steps you can take to feel more in control, focused and emotionally balanced.

What we will discuss:

• The psychological and physiological roots of anxiety.
• Identifying common anxiety triggers and symptoms.
• Evidence-based techniques for anxiety management (grounding techniques and communication strategies).
• Insights into how counselling skills can support individuals facing anxiety.
• How to effectively manage anxiety.
• Why effective management of anxiety is important.

SPEAKERS

Katlego Mlambo is a Counselling Psychologist and experienced higher education leader with over a decade of experience in student-centred roles. Her work is grounded in a deep commitment to holistic student support, integrating academic, emotional and psychological wellbeing. She currently serves as Head of Campus at SACAP’s Pretoria campus, where she combines strategic leadership with compassionate care. Passionate about wellness and self-actualisation, Katlego brings both clinical insight and operational acumen to every aspect of her work.

Jarryd Oberholster is an HPCSA Registered Counsellor and Programme Coordinator: Applied Psychology at SACAP. He has a strong interest in various areas of the field of psychology incorporating real world application, research and evidence-based practice and believes that practical application of knowledge is essential. Jarryd believes that counselling and mental health support is for everyone and should be there to provide customised support and effective intervention through education and practical action. He states that curiosity is the essence of growth and moving forward and encourages people to be curious about themselves and the world around them. Jarryd further states that as a collective we can reach for and achieve new heights through collaboration, action and sharing knowledge and experiences.

RSVP and join us to deepen your understanding of anxiety and how to manage it effectively.