Talks, Workshops & Training
Mariska brings her deep understanding and love of sharing information to her talks, information sessions and training. Having extensive experience as a counsellor and a National Training manager for a leading Education Corporate, together with several years in her capacity as a psychology lecturer, Mariska brings her subjects to life, providing new insights on subjects which are close to the heart of her audience.
If you have ever wondered about the illusive parenting manual, Mariska brings her knowledge and experience as a therapist and as a mother to her talks on different aspects of parenting.
Known for her versatility, Mariska customizes her topics around her audience, providing information in a nurturing, compassionate and non-judgmental environment.
Please Note: if you can’t attend a workshop or course on a particular date or time, Mariska offers a special service, where you can book a one on one session with her for an abridged version of the essential points from the course. Booking is for an hour or two at the normal session rate.
You can also book Mariska for a custom made workshop or talk of your choice.

Upcoming Events
The Teenage Client
Understanding teenagers and how to work with them; exploring the fundamentals.
A workshop for counsellors, teachers, psychologists, social workers (anyone working with teenagers)
Contact Us on 076 238 7666 for bookings and info
Adult Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Understanding and working with the adult survivor.
A workshop for counsellors, social workers, psychologists
Contact us on 076 238 7666 for bookings and info
My Anxious Child ( 3 - 10 y )
We will cover the following:
- How does anxiety present in children
- Why children get anxious
- How to manage their anxiety
- When to get help
Contact us on 076 238 7666
Narcissism
Part I: Understanding narcissism
- Gaslighting
- Love Bombing
- Triangulation
- Flying Monkeys
- Supply
- Rage
- and much more!
Part II: How to break the trauma bond.
Contact us on 076 238 7666
Cool Dudes: a Workshop for tween boys
We will cover the following:
- Puberty
- Development of boys and girls
- Hormones
- Sexuality
- Pornography
- Internet safety
- Expectations and responsibilities:
- Of society
- my parents
- Romantic relationships
- sexties, nudes etc
Contact us on 076 238 7666
Understanding my Tribe: a Workshop for tween girls
- Friends and conflict
- Puberty
- Hormones
- Sexuality
- Internet safety
Contact us on 076 238 7666
My Teenage Brain
My Daughter's Brain: Preparing for the teenage years
My Son's Brain: Preparing for the teenage years
Feedback
Mariska facilitated a very informative talk on "My teenage daughter's brain" on the 29th and 31st of January 2019. View the feedback below.
