So who am I? I am a fellow homeschool mom that have been homeschooling our own two kids for over a decade.

As I am trying to forge my own way, my hope is that my lived experience, knowledge and skills, as well as the milestones and markers I found along the way, may proof useful and helpful to you.

 

​Training & Experience

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Qualifications:

• Registered Wellness Counsellor, ASCHP reg. no. WC24/9022

• Qualified Social Worker: BA Honors Degree in Social Work, University of Stellenbosch, 1996

• Qualified Trauma-informed Art Therapies Counselor: Art Healing Academy of South Africa, 2014

 

I have done various additional training courses:

• Sensory Processing Workshop, Piece by Piece Foundation, 2021

• Epilepsy in Neurodiverse Children, Neurodiversity Centre, 2022

• Understanding Alexithymia, Neurodiversity Centre, 2022

• Understanding Puberty in Autistic Children, Neurodiversity Centre, 2022

• Transgender and Gender Diversity in Neurotypical and Neurodiverse Individuals, Neurodiversity Centre, 2022

• Introduction to Autism & Facilitation, Neurodiversity Centre, 2023

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Experience:

I have more than 10 years of experience in various fields of psycho-social service delivery (when employed as a Social Worker) that includes Child and Family Care: Child neglect and abuse, Behavior difficult children, Crisis pregnancy counseling, Family violence, Grief counseling, Marriage and divorce counseling, Foster Care, Open Adoptions and HIV/Aids Counseling. I also specialized in Addictions Counseling on an outpatient and inpatient basis with individual and group therapy for alcohol and drug addiction, as well as codependency counseling for the family of the addict. I have done various short course over the years, especially around Neurodiversity. 

 

I have been a Homeschool Consultant since 2018, see https://eunoiahomeschool.com/ and I published an eBook on Homeschooling that is available on Amazon: How to Homeschool with Confidence, Hope & Peace: In a South African Context.

​​I offer Homeschool Consulting to homeschoolers as per the definition of "home education" according to the DBE's Policy on Home Education:  a purposeful program of education for a learner, alternative to school attendance, which is provided under the direction and supervision of the learner’s parent primarily in the environment of the learner’s home. I have a special interest in neurodivergent families and supporting parents who homeschool their own neurodivergent kids.​

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I offer the following services

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• Homeschool Consulting

• Personality Profile {MBTI} 

• Winged Heart: The Highly Sensitive Child 

• Memletics Learning Styles Profile 

• Career Pathway Profile, ages 13+ {Holland Code}

• Eunoia Homeschool Academy: Equipping Neurodivergent Students for Life & Empowering Parents to Homeschool

• Wellness Counselling for Neurodivergent Teens & Adults

• Trauma-informed Art Therapies Counselling for Adults

 

I just want to clarify that I provide psycho-social services as a qualified Social Worker and Wellness Counsellor & I use standardized Ecometric Assessments {I am not a Psychometrist}.

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Neuro-Spicy Wellness Counselling

 

I offer Wellness Counselling to neurodivergent teens and adults, it is a safe space in which to explore and understand their neuro-type and living and thriving as a neurodivergent person in a predominantly neurotypical world. My approach is strength-based and neurodivergent-affirming; I aim to encourage, empower and equip neuro-spicy people to embrace their authentic selves and to hear, validate and follow their own inner guidance.

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I prioritize family-centered care and recognize the importance of meeting the individual needs of each family member to promote wellness. I use a multimodal & holistic approach that aims to act on the different spheres of life impacted.  In practice, it generally may consist of psycho-social therapeutic interventions, environmental adjustments, psycho-education and drug treatment (if indicated by a psychiatrist). Psycho-social therapy helps the client develop strategies for managing difficulties and improving their psycho-social functioning. Environmental adjustments, at home, school, or work, aim to adapt the context to the specific needs of the client. Lastly, psycho-education allows the client and their relatives to better understand their neuro-differences and implement concrete strategies for managing it on a daily basis.

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The effectiveness of the multimodal approach relies on close collaboration between the various professionals involved in the management. This interprofessional collaboration is essential to ensure the coherence and complementarity of the interventions. It involves regular communication between practitioners, a clarification of everyone’s roles and responsibilities, as well as a shared vision of care goals. All the role players, e.g. the treating Physician, Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Teacher, and the Wellness Counsellor may thus be called upon to work together in a dynamic of co-building the therapeutic support system. The client and their relatives occupy a central place in this collaborative approach. They are considered as full partners in the management, experts in their own situation. Their active participation in all stages of the care process is encouraged, from the initial assessment to the implementation and monitoring of the intervention plan. This involvement promotes adherence to care, motivation for change, and gradual empowerment of the neurodivergent person.

 

I embrace diversity in all its forms, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, people from different cultures and races, those with disabilities, and those with different neurotypes and genders. I believe that by fostering an accepting and inclusive environment that values our differences, we can create safe places for our children and our families that benefits us all.

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Eunoia Homeschool Consulting

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In working with homeschooling families I found a need for an online hub and resource center that specializes in Neurodiversity and offers neurodivergent-friendly homeschool curriculum solutions, neurodiversity psycho-social education, homeschool training and coaching as well as on-demand ongoing support for students, parents and families. All wrapped up in one easily accessible online platform. 

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Kind regards,

Hanlie