We are often out and about sharing Shape of Emotion and teaching others how to dial down difficult emotions and relieve stress and anxiety. Find out where we are going next and where we've been.
Where are we next?
Webinar: Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
What to do before everything gets too much
Easy to use tools and techniques to keep you mentally well and emotionally fit.
In this webinar you are not going to be told the same things you already know. You are not going to be told what you should, must, have to do.
You are going to be given some easy to understand straight talk about why mental and emotional fitness is as important as your physical fitness.
Online, via Zoom - Wed 8 July 17:30 CAT
Emotional Fitness Class
During these challenging Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) times we're providing ongoing support via our Emotional Fitness Classes. If you are feeling anxious, stressed, depressed, confused, worried, traumatised, etc. by what's currently happening in the world and would like support in feeling better, please attend - they are free.
Online, via Zoom - Sun, Tues & Thurs
What have we done & where have we been?
Emotions matter taster talk
A one hour taster talk for COMENSA coaches explaining emotions, what they are and the importance of attending to emotional health. The talk will end off with a “taster” of Shape of Emotion in a group setting.
Online via Zoom - 28 April, 2020
Workshop & Emotional Fitness Class+
Together with the Yivani Mbali Foundation and the It Starts With Me campaign, a mini workshop was held in Durban city centre for a group of approximately 30 Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners and educators. Organised by the Linda Zama Trust, the workshop explored how Shape of Emotion could support emotional resilience with interested ECD practitioners.
Durban, Kwazulu-Natal - 20 February, 2020
Emotional Fitness talk
An interactive presentation and a mini Emotional Fitness Class for a Depression & Anxiety Support Group in Edenvale. We'll be sharing a taste of the Shape of Emotion process coupled with some discussion around the group’s experience of it and how it can be applied.
Edenvale - 27 November, 2019
Klerksdorp Correctional Centre Emotional Fitness Talk
At a wellbeing day being held for the social workers and psychologists who work at the Klerksdorp Correctional Centre we shared some research and information around what emotions are and how they affect us physically. This was be followed by an Emotional Fitness Class.
Klerksdorp - 21 November, 2019
Emotional Fitness Talk EAPA Egoli Chapter
5th Place was invited to do an Emotional Fitness talk as part of the day’s events at the end of year function for the Egoli Chapter of EAPA SA (Employee Assistance Providers Association of South Africa).
Bryanston, Johannesburg - 15 November, 2019
Emotional Fitness Class+
Together with the Yivani Mbali Foundation and the It Starts With Me campaign, a mini workshop was held at a leading Johannesburg private school to a small group of staff. The workshop focused on the mental and emotional health challenges and concerns faced by teachers, pupils, parents and the greater society at large.
The group was guided through an Emotional Fitness Class in order to experience the Shape of Emotion process. The workshop was conducted with a view to introducing Shape of Emotion and its various solutions to the school as a self Care solution and / or an Ease programme for the learners.
Johannesburg - 8 November, 2019
Global Mindfulness in Education Summit
5th Place's co-founder Matthew Green was interviewed for the Global Mindfulness in Education Summit along with over 35 other mindfulness experts. Everyone came together to share their ideas, thoughts and strategies about mindfulness from a global perspective.
Online - November 4 to 8, 2019
Kevlar Project Podcast recording
Matthew Green our 5th Place co-founder was interviewed by Kevin Da Costa, a Psychology graduate from the University of Pretoria for his Kevlar Project Podcast.
Sandton, Johannesburg - 26 October, 2019
Jeppe Park Primary School Taster Talk to Teachers
Originally 5th Place was called on to do some work with the children at the school affected by recent xenophobic attacks. After some discussion it was deemed better to introduce the work to the teacher body first.
We presented a short introductory talk on what emotions are and the need for regulation to support both physical as well as mental health. The teachers were then taken through an Emotional Fitness Class to down regulate one difficult emotion and up regulate a supportive one using Shape of Emotion.
Central Johannesburg - 21 October, 2019
People with albinism Emotional Fitness Class+
At the invitation of Khulisa Social Solutions, 5th Place introduced the notion of emotional fitness using Shape of Emotion via an Emotional Fitness Class+ to a group of people with albinism.
Rosebank - 12 October, 2019
Emotions matter, really!
A talk covering the science and research behind emotion. It looks at the effect that emotions have on our health and physical wellbeing as well what happens when we try to bury, avoid or numb negative emotions. An introduction will be given to Shape of Emotion and attendees will be taken through a short experience of Shape of Emotion to experience firsthand what it is and how it works.
Weltevredenpark - 11 October, 2019
Emotional Fitness Class & Presentation
An Emotional Fitness Class at the Early Years Services (EYS) fund-raising celebration and ladies brunch. EYS works in the early childhood development sector providing skills, education and training specifically around foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and substance abuse.
Silvertown, Cape Town - 17 August, 2019
Emotional Fitness Class & Presentation
An Emotional Fitness Class and a Shape of Emotion presentation for 3rd and 4th year social workers with the opportunity to dialogue and give feedback on their experience of the process and its application in their working space.
Wits University, Johannesburg - 3 August, 2019
Shape of Emotion taster talk
A mini-Emotional Fitness Class and a short Shape of Emotion presentation for teachers at Sekwati primary school in Soweto.
Soweto - 26 July, 2019
Shape of Emotion presentation & taste
A mini Emotional Fitness Class to give students a taste of Shape of Emotion. The class was part of the Faculty of Best Advisory's (FBA) Professional Mentorship launch day.
Wits University, Johannesburg - 20 July, 2019
Youth dialogue & Emotional Fitness Class
A celebration of Youth Day 2019 at the Yivani Mbali Foundation youth dialogue followed by an Emotional Fitness Class where attendees were given an opportunity to expereince emotional and mental fitness training 5th Place style.
Villa Arcadia Parktown, Johannesburg - 16 June, 2019
Shape of Emotion care workshop
Shape of Emotion care, supporting those who look after others. A workshop for counsellors at LifeLine Johannesburg, to develop emotional resilience, deeper self-awareness and a sustainable personal self-care programme.
Norwood, Johannesburg - 8 June, 2019
Shape of Emotion at SACAP
A presentation and talk coupled with an experience of Shape of Emotion at the South African College of Applied Psychology's 2019 Festival of Learning.
Rosebank, Johannesburg - 31 May, 2019
Shape of Emotion well workshop
A pilot Shape of Emotion well workshop, for relief from stress and anxiety with a focus on well-being in the corporate workplace. To be held at Transaction Capital Limited.
Dunkeld West, Johannesburg - 16, 17 May, 2019
Shape of Emotion at AfrikaBurn
Daily Shape of Emotion group sessions (aka Emotional Fitness Classes) held in the dusty plains of AfrikaBurn. Participants will learn how to dial down stress, anxiety and other difficult emotions.
Tankwa Town, Karoo - 29 April to 5 May, 2019
Shape of Emotion Level 1 Foundation Course
Shape of Emotion Level 1 Foundation Course, part of the 5th Place professional development program.
Linden, Johannesburg - 29 & 30 March, 2019
Mindfulness Conference 2019
5th Place will be at the 2019 Mindfulness conference which explores mindfulness in an African context. We'll be doing a poster presentation on Shape of Emotion and its effectiveness at attending to stress, anxiety and other difficult emotions on a group scale and in an African context.
Cradle of Humankind - 22 to 25 March, 2019
Shape of Emotion's first birthday party
Shape of Emotion is one year old and to celebrate we're having a party to honour everyone who shared in and supported our journey!
Linden, Johannesburg - 2 February, 2019
Shape of Emotion care workshop
Shape of Emotion care, supporting those who look after others. A workshop for members of Flower Foundation who cater for the needs of the elderly.
Kensington, Johannesburg - 29 November, 2018
Mindfulness in the workplace
Shape of Emotion well workshop, our program for mindfulness and well-being in the corporate workplace. Held at TUHF limited.
Braamfontein, Johannesburg - 7, 8 November, 2018
Shape of Emotion group class
Shape of Emotion ease emotional fitness class with unemployed youth in Kliptown, Soweto.
Kliptown, Soweto - 10 October, 2018
Shape of Emotion care workshop
Shape of Emotion care workshop with staff, educators and teachers from Sekwati Primary School.
Molapo, Soweto - 1 October, 2018
Shape of Emotion Level 1 Foundation Course
Shape of Emotion Level 1 Foundation Course, part of the 5th Place professional development program.
Linden, Johannesburg - 29 September, 2018
Shape of Emotion ease workshop
Shape of Emotion ease workshop for Matric learners for reducing and relieving test and exam anxiety at Vuleka SSB High School.
Randburg - 10 August, 2018
Shape of Emotion Level 1 Foundation Course
Shape of Emotion Level 1 Foundation Course, part of the 5th Place professional development program.
Linden, Johannesburg - 21 July, 2018
Shape of Emotion care workshop
Shape of Emotion care workshop for for a range of participants from NPO’s and NGO's.
DDP House, Durban - 13 June, 2018
Shape of Emotion talk
An interactive Shape of Emotion presentation and talk for COMENSA (Coaches and Mentors Association of South Africa) members at St Andrews Guesthouse.
Bedfordview - 13 May, 2018
Shape of Emotion group session
A one hour Shape of Emotion group session (aka Emotional Fitness Class) held Nova Pilates Studio, for participants to dial down difficult emotions, release daily stress and relieve other difficult emotions.
Weltevreden Park - 5 May, 2018
Shape of Emotion at AfrikaBurn
Daily Shape of Emotion group sessions (aka Emotional Fitness Class) held in the dusty plains of AfrikaBurn. Participants learnt how to dial down difficult emotions, release daily stress and relieve other difficult emotions.
Tankwa Town, Karoo - 23 April to 1 May, 2018
Shape of Emotion group session
A one hour Shape of Emotion group session (aka Emotional Fitness Class) for participants to dial down difficult emotions, release daily stress and relieve other difficult emotions.
Weltevreden Park - 14 April, 2018
Shape of Emotion group session
A one hour Shape of Emotion group session (aka Emotional Fitness Class) held Nova Pilates Studio, for participants to dial down difficult emotions, release daily stress and relieve other difficult emotions.
Weltevreden Park - 7 April, 2018
Shape of Emotion group session
A one hour Shape of Emotion group session (aka Emotional Fitness Class) held Nova Pilates Studio, for participants to dial down difficult emotions, release daily stress and relieve other difficult emotions.
Weltevreden Park - 24 March, 2018
Shape of Emotion group session
A one hour Shape of Emotion group session (aka Emotional Fitness Class) held at Namaste Yoga Studio, for participants to dial down difficult emotions, release daily stress and relieve other difficult emotions.
Ferndale, Randburg - 3 March, 2018
Shape of Emotion pilot
The inaugural Shape of Emotion pilot course. This is when it officially began!
Linden, Johannesburg - 3 February, 2018
Making the world a better place by “enabling the how”. At 5th Place we support the physical and emotional well-being of people by enabling them to regulate how they feel. We have developed a way to gently and easily release stuck emotions which can lead to depression, anxiety, and increased stress, allowing for a return to a centred and resourceful state. It’s called Shape of Emotion.
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