Tashne Smith Wellness & Consulting

Tashne Smith Wellness & Consulting SACSSP-registered Social Worker| Mental Health & Wellness Practitioner| Life Coach|Consultant

27/08/2026

Can wellbeing initiatives really outperform an unhealthy work environment?

We can have a much wellness days, introduce employee assistance programs and preach burn out to balance everyday!! but if things like victimization, nepotism, poor leadership, lack of support and unrealistic workloads still exist...The above initiatives may start to feel more like compliance the a genuine attempt at creating psychological safety without jeopardizing productivity.

Maybe we need to stop asking how do we create resilient employees and ask what's happening in the system that requires resilience..all the time.

Employee wellbeing is a systematic issue it doesn't stop with providing counseling.

This means addressing institutional issues like poor leadership, high workloads, communication styles, continuous improvement techniques and conflict resolution.

The goal shouldn't be to teach resilience inorder to function in unhealthy work environments, it should be to create spaces where employees are psychologically safe, even in high pace work environments.




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25/08/2026

There's an old saying: There's no training manual for parenting....However there will always be consequences to parenting from our own wounds.

Mental health difficulties are influenced by biological, psychological and environmental factors. And sometimes one of those environments is the home that we come from...or the one that we are currently building.

Many of us can relate to the: I will never allow my child to experience what I experienced growing up. So we give them what we never had, we rescue...we soften consequences..we over compensate.

And without even realizing it, we become enablers. Children grow up and become adults who struggle with accountability, dependency, entitlement, poor decision making,unable to hold employment, inconsistent parents...and that in itself leads to substance abuse issues. Suddenly mom and dad are carrying the weight of their adult child's life.

Sleepless nights, the anxiety leads to chronic stress, constant worrying, fear, emotional exhaustion...which leads to unhealthy coping mechanisms, staying medicated, Gambling, alcohol misuse.

Slowly the parent who spent years loving and protecting their children..needs protection from themselves, as they are loosing pieces of who they used to be day by day.

I dont believe that challenges in life is something that needs to be solved, the journey of life is about healing, evolving, growing, learning,adapting and becoming self aware.

Letting go of the guilt and shame of our own wounds and even the wounds unknowingly inflicted on our children is the first step to healing ourselves and loved ones.
Sometimes allowing children to feel the consequences of their choices is not abandoned, it's character building- Are you loving and supporting your child...or might it just be enabling?





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In 2023 I was appointed as a Human Rights and Advocacy officer, fundamentally documenting and investigating human rights...
06/08/2026

In 2023 I was appointed as a Human Rights and Advocacy officer, fundamentally documenting and investigating human rights violations, and running campaigns at community and district level.

Every time I'd run a campaign, as soon as I take the mic I would just freeze, my mind would go completely blank, almost numb. This had bothered me tremendously for a very long time, intuitively I just knew this was beyond nervousness and fear, it had to be something deeper.

I did internal investigations,fact finding,assessments and introspection to try an "figure out" what i was experiencing. I've always had 5 dominant childhood memories, two of which were different instances but it always appeared(felt like) the same experience.( I was about 5 in the one memory and 9 in the other)

I was a quiet child. It's easy to overlook a child that doesn't require much, is not demanding or problematic. Subsequently the environment taught me to be comfortable in barely existing.

Ironically I became this fierce young woman, confident, authentic and the ability to light up an entire room....until I was put in front of a crowd-center stage, AND I FROZE!!! EVERY SINGLE TIME!!

You see the environment quietly trained my nervous system, I'm not supposed to be seen, attention ought not to be given to me-imagine center stage in front of a crowd. Everytime I got on stage, that 5 and 9 year old girl came out...she was uncomfortable, shy-not used being admired or even just acknowledged.

Often, we don't even realize how unconscious experiences, beliefs and expectations...run our entire lives, moment by moment, day by day

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Defensiveness is not a sign of weakness...often it can be seen as a protective response to unconscious beliefs and exper...
05/08/2026

Defensiveness is not a sign of weakness...often it can be seen as a protective response to unconscious beliefs and experiences, stored in the nervous system.

The brain is an organ that processes information,it is responsible for decision making, it stores memory and helps us learn. The mind focuses on conscious experiences,emotional,thoughts,imagination and feelings.

The nervous system is the communication channel for the brain, spinal cord and nerves throughout out bodies.

So what might come across as defensiveness, is actually just nervous system being triggered by remembering past experiences, feeling rejected, low self worth or connecting conversations that made us feel unsafe, unheard or alienated.

The fascinating part is that the brain is an adaptable organ, it is able to create new pathways and adopt healthy coping mechanisms.

So next time you find yourself becoming defensive...do not harshly judge yourself or the situation, allow your self to be in the moment without any judgment or the need to fix anything....

Ask yourself am I responding to the present moment....or is my nervous system trying to tell me something 🙃



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The mind of a pessimist is trained to seek only for that which is negative. The mind of a realist seek for facts. The o...
27/07/2026

The mind of a pessimist is trained to seek only for that which is negative. The mind of a realist seek for facts. The optimist finds peace in understanding the mystery of opportunity 🦋🦋🦋

Failing isn't necessarily the opposite of success-its a prerequisite of the journey.The focus shouldn't be whether you f...
20/07/2026

Failing isn't necessarily the opposite of success-its a prerequisite of the journey.

The focus shouldn't be whether you fail or not! The focus should be on whether you choose to stay stuck or use those failures as a stepping stone for growth.

As a registered Social Worker and Certifies NLP Life Coach I integrate evidence based and solution focused strategies to help you shift unhelpful patterns, build resilience and emotional intelligence to move forward with confidence.

Online life coaching sessions available nationwide

📞083 448 5935
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Not every struggle is visible and you don't have to have everything figured out. As a Social Worker and Certified NLP Li...
14/07/2026

Not every struggle is visible and you don't have to have everything figured out. As a Social Worker and Certified NLP Life Coach, I'm here to help you navigate life's challenges with empathy, compassion, inclusivity and practical tools.

Sometimes one conversation can make all the difference 🦋🦋🦋


Gambling Addiction isn't always just about money.....People often ask, Why don't they just stop?Truth is, Gambling is of...
02/07/2026

Gambling Addiction isn't always just about money.....People often ask, Why don't they just stop?

Truth is, Gambling is often much more than a financial problem...For alot of people it is a coping mechanism.

Stress, loneliness, relational conflict, financial pressure, grief, anxiety and even depression can become triggers. In that moment Gambling offers something something that feels like relief...excitement...HOPE or even just an opportunity to escape difficult situations....But tye relief is temporary.

In therapy it is often explained as:

Trigger 📌 Thought 📌 Emotion 📌 Behaviour 📌 Consequence 📌 Trigger 📌

A stressful event might act as the trigger, the thought of...One win can change me life, feuls the emotion, excitement-hope, happiness, leading to Gambling. The result? guilt, debt, broken trust- often feeling like a failure. This creates even more stress and anxiety creating the next trigger.

What's even more fascinating is what happens in the brain. Gambling activates the brains reward system by releasing dopamine- chemical linked to pleasure, motivation and anticipation. Over time the prefrontal cortex- the part of the brain responsible for judgement, planning, impulse control becomes less effective...making it more and more difficult to resist the urge to Gambling besides "understanding" the consequence. People become addicted to the possibility of reward...The uncertainty, the anticipation of maybe this this time...keeps the cycle alive.

Recovery isn't simply about stopping.. it's about understanding how the person interactions with the environment, emotional triggers, challenging unhealthy thoughts, developing healthier coping mechanisms and learning how to effectively regulate emotions-learning how to address what's happening beneath the surface

Sometimes addiction isn't the problem...it acts as the solution for situations and moments that seem unbearable and difficult to manage!

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Life doesn't always become easier when you enter adulthood. University pressures, relational challenges, self-doubt, anx...
15/06/2026

Life doesn't always become easier when you enter adulthood. University pressures, relational challenges, self-doubt, anxiety and childhood trauma may feel overwhelming when you feel like you are carrying it all alone.

With my online counselling and psychosocial support I provide a safe, confidential space that allows you to be your authentic self, explore your experiences, gain insight, develop healthy coping strategies and build resilience.

So whether you feel stuck, struggling with emotional dysregulation, low self esteem, university stress or you merely just need someone yo talk to. Support is available wherever you are!!

You don't need to suffer in silence!
Online sessions are available nation wide!
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15/06/2026

Is love enough.
Compatibility is not static, people evolve, expectations shift and sometimes unresolved wounds often surface within intimate relationships!

For generations marriage has been presented as the ultimate expression of love. Yet soon after many couples discover a union is not simply about love. It requires communication, Compatibility, individualization and the simultaneous ability to grow together.

Needs evolve, financial expectations change, personal goals shift, spiritual beliefs transform, old wounds-and unresolved trauma surfaces. Suddenly the one person you felt interconnected to begins to feel like a stranger.

Relationships do not breakdown over night...it deteriorates over time..feeling unheard, misunderstood and disconnected. Compatibility doesn't require finding the perfect partner. it's about listening without being defensive, being present without judgement and choosing respect even when you don't agree.

I provide safe, non judgemental couples and marriage counseling to help you navigate the beauty of life and love

📌 55 3rd Avenue, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6055
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