SADSA The South African Divorce Support Association

JUST WHEN THE CATERPILLAR THOUGHT THE WORLD WAS OVER, IT TURNED INTO A BUTTERFLY

SADSA is about helping people learn to hold their own emotional ground in the middle of intense conflict situations. www.sadsa.net

Members

  • Nomalizo Yvonne Mvimbi
  • Natalie
  • Nadia Thonnard
  • Alex
  • Rollo Ravenscroft
  • Clifford
  • Marcus
  • Belinda Ann Roebert
  • venetia koen
  • Glenn ginsberg
  • Bernadine
  • Lucy Maritz
  • Alet Steenkamp
  • Chrislene Sadan
  • Robyn
  • Corlette Heyns
  • Mandy Roberts
  • Petricia Marang
  • sheralee  scott
  • Bev Scott-Brown

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Nadia Thonnard left a comment for Natalie
Hi Natalie, I've just launched "The Bright Side" since this network is soon going to close. Pls check it out: http://thebrightside.socialgo.com/ Regards, Nadia
Jun 30, 2010
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Natalie left a comment for Nadia Thonnard
Hi Nadia I need some advise please. I am getting to the stage of not coping emotionally with all the nonsense that goes with getting a divorce. Can you suggest any websites or anything to help me cope just a little better? Regards, Natalie
Jun 30, 2010
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Natalie left a comment for Alex
Hi Alex I am also new to this website and thought that maybe we can communicate with each other as I am also in the process of getting divorced and would like to know how other women deal with all the problems that come with a divorce. Let me know…
Jun 30, 2010
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Nomalizo Yvonne Mvimbi and Natalie joined SADSA The South African Divorce Support Association Jun 29, 2010
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Natalie updated their profile Jun 29, 2010
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RINA VAN ROOYEN left a comment for Clifford
Hey Clifford Suppose it's JOIN THE CLUB MATEY :) Hope all is going good for you - I'm situated in Cape Town. Rina
May 26, 2010
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Alex is now a member of SADSA The South African Divorce Support Association May 19, 2010
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Belinda Ann Roebert is now a member of SADSA The South African Divorce Support Association May 12, 2010
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Glenn ginsberg is now a member of SADSA The South African Divorce Support Association May 4, 2010
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Clifford is now a member of SADSA The South African Divorce Support Association Apr 28, 2010
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Robyn replied to Robyn's discussion 'Maintenance Court'
Hi Marcus, Thank you so much for the response. Yes, it was a while ago. I have since been to the Maintenance Courts, and the issue has been sorted. However, they informed me that they could not assist with access/ visitation and I would have to go…
Apr 26, 2010
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Marcus replied to Robyn's discussion 'Maintenance Court'
Hey Robyn I see that some time has elapsed since you posted this. How has your experience been with the maintenance courts? I suspect that Lizelle meant a "rule 42", which is an application to the courts for either access to children or…
Apr 26, 2010
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Robyn replied to Marcus's discussion 'Ex-Bashing'
Hi Marcus, Interesting topic, and I often have the same question. Often I feel the need to get things off my chest regarding my ex's behaviour, and I do, to people who I know I can trust and who care about me. But I do often end up feeling bad…
Apr 26, 2010
 

SADSA | The South African Divorce Support Association

SADSA is about helping people learn to hold their own emotional ground in the middle of intense conflict.

My name is Nadia and I am the Founder of SADSA and a qualified counsellor and NLP Practitioner.
I have gone through a divorce after a 20 year relationship and am a single mom to two beautiful teenage sons.
Having dealt with this effectively, I have gone on to work into this field because of my passion to assist.

Divorce is NOT a breakup point in your life, but a change of direction.

SADSA is here
- To assist you in this journey so as to explore the opportunities that are arising from this life changing situation.
- To keep the focus on the children's best interest
- Help you make lasting, sound decision about parenting
- Assist you, the parents, in working together to develop a child-centered custody plan and improve your ability to co-parent.

This is not the end but a new Beginning.


Why not visit our Sister Network: Single Parents Chat Group -
http://singleparentsnetwork.ning.com/

http://www.sadsa.net | Office: +27(0)82 344 33 43 | http://www.innerminds.co.za

Notes

FREE eBook: From Caterpillar to Butterfly

Follow this link to download my FREE eBook.
Enjoy!

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Created by Nadia Thonnard Feb 15, 2010 at 4:21pm. Last updated by Nadia Thonnard Feb 15, 2010.

Developing a Compassionate Mind

Dear All,



for many a New Year is a time to mark changes in their lives. We call them "New Resolutions". When having gone through or going through a breakup, a New Year may help us literally to turn a new leaf but in order for this to be effective we need to be able to let go.

Changes can be hard to face though as we are letting go of familiarity even if what is familiar causes us hurt. However, letting go is not about running away or forgetting events, letting go is about making… Continue

Created by Nadia Thonnard Jan 5, 2010 at 8:43am. Last updated by Nadia Thonnard Jan 5, 2010.

Christmas Holidays

If you are divorced/separated, with children, Christmas will probably been seen as a time of great challenge and even conflict over who gets the children and for how long.



Remember that your child did not ask to be placed in this situation.



Before the breakup, I'm sure that Christmas was always about the children and for the children but now you are faced with the challenges of a new family unit. Whether alone or in a new relationship there is much more to… Continue

Created by Nadia Thonnard Dec 3, 2009 at 3:28pm. Last updated by Nadia Thonnard Dec 3, 2009.

Be Successful

3 Questions to Help You Hear Your Soul



* Be who you are to be successful.

* Live from your passion.

* Risk taking what matters to you and share it with the world. 



That’s all well and good, but how can you tell when you are living into those qualities?



Easy… when you are pulling the power of your soul through everything you do, including your business.



Here are three questions to help you hear… Continue

Created by Nadia Thonnard Nov 25, 2009 at 10:09am. Last updated by Nadia Thonnard Nov 25, 2009.

The Three Big Myths of Stepfamily Life by Wednesday Martin

Myth #1: Stepfamilies should look, feel and act just like first families.


Wrong! Stepfamilies are comprised of two linked households, usually have an ex in the picture, and bond best one-on-one versus as a large group. They also bring together different family traditions and histories. One family I interviewed put up two Christmas trees every year, because the kids from each previous marriage wanted to hew to their own ways. And that's…
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Created by Nadia Thonnard Nov 25, 2009 at 7:58am. Last updated by Nadia Thonnard Nov 25, 2009.

NB:

Even parents who care deeply about their children often can fail to view divorce through the eyes of the children. And, children of divorce rarely give complete accounts of their deepest fears and confusions. Seeing things through their eyes, however, is obviously critical to helping them. Continue

Created by Nadia Thonnard Nov 20, 2009 at 10:15am. Last updated by Nadia Thonnard Nov 20, 2009.

Relaxation Technique

Everyday Self Hypnosis - Jevon Dängeli -

Today’s problems cannot be solved with yesterday’s solutions!

In this high-tech and fast paced age it’s now more necessary than ever before to make time for reconnecting with our inner recourses and creativity in order to…

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Created by Nadia Thonnard Nov 18, 2009 at 7:29am. Last updated by Nadia Thonnard Nov 18, 2009.

Coping with Stress and Change

Marital separation and divorce can be two of the most difficult events in an adult’s life. Much stress comes from three sources:

• the daily tasks and responsibilities that
must be reorganized,

• the loss of significant relationships and
possessions,

• and the need to establish a new identity
as an individual. Continue

Created by Nadia Thonnard Nov 18, 2009 at 7:24am. Last updated by Nadia Thonnard Nov 18, 2009.

How to overcome Holiday depression during and after divorce

By Rosalind Sedacca, CCT



Thanksgiving, Christmas – most any holiday -- can bring up painful memories of happier times, especially if you are divorced and have children. But keep in mind that with the pain comes a choice. You can choose to acknowledge the past for what it was. You can value the good times you might have had together. Then you can choose to move on and let go.



If you don’t, you will likely get stuck tormenting yourself with the "shoulds." We should still be… Continue

Created by Nadia Thonnard Nov 17, 2009 at 10:11am. Last updated by Nadia Thonnard Nov 17, 2009.

Notes Home

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Created by Nadia Thonnard Nov 15, 2009 at 1:48pm. Last updated by Nadia Thonnard Nov 15, 2009.

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Robyn

Maintenance Court 4 Replies

Hi, I would like to know if anyone has any advice from previous experience of dealing with the Maintenance Courts. It is going to be my first visit next week, and am wondering if anyone has has any…Continue

Started by Robyn. Last reply by Robyn Apr 26, 2010.

Marcus

Ex-Bashing 2 Replies

Hey AllHere is a question that I've been pondering over the last few weeks, and I wondered if anyone had any ideas on how to deal with this situation: what do you do with the "how are things with the…Continue

Started by Marcus. Last reply by Robyn Apr 26, 2010.

Mandy Roberts

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Nadia Thonnard

What are you going to do different this year? 8 Replies

New year is always time when it is easy to draw a line and set out new intentions. Having gone through a breakup you have been able to look at your life through many, many different emotions.In order…Continue

Started by Nadia Thonnard. Last reply by Nols Jan 5, 2010.

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