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Rich or poor… It’s all just the same

By Chantal & Matthew | February 24, 2020 | 0
Watercolour of African children playing in a township street with text Rich or Poor It's All Just the Same

No matter the environment we find ourselves in – people who are privileged and those who are not feel the same emotions. It’s all just the same.

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Am I doing it right?

By Chantal & Matthew | February 18, 2020 | 0
Illuminated question mark sign with text Am I doing it right, 5th Place emotional fitness TWTW

Feedback is useful and necessary for improvement, at 5th Place, we take the critical and positive feedback very seriously.

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When people hear about our work

By Chantal & Matthew | February 10, 2020 | 0
Watercolour illustration of young adults smiling and talking outdoors, emotional fitness connection

What is the question most asked after swapping names when you first meet someone?

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Shape of Emotion turns 2!

By Chantal & Matthew | February 3, 2020 | 0
Watercolour illustration of birthday cake with bunting and gifts, 5th Place Shape of Emotion 2nd birthday

It’s Shape of Emotion’s 2nd birthday! The whole month of February will be a time to reflect on and celebrate the journey so far so come and join us!

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3,2,1… and we’re live!

By Chantal & Matthew | December 9, 2019 | 0
5th Place important announcement featured graphic in yellow and green tones

Matthew was privileged to be interviewed for a podcast about Shape of Emotion, 5th Place and how we got here!

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Klerksdorp Correctional Centre Emotional Fitness Talk

By Chantal & Matthew | November 22, 2019 | 0
Entrance gate to Klerksdorp Correctional Services facility, 5th Place emotional fitness class venue

At a wellbeing day being held for the social workers and psychologists who work at the Klerksdorp Correctional Centre.

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It’s all about the science, isn’t it? Or is it?

By Chantal & Matthew | November 19, 2019 | 0
Digital illustration of a glowing brain with circuit board patterns, artificial intelligence and mind

Things were different when 5th Place began – confrontations with naysayers and red-faced, finger pointing sceptics! It feels as if a paradigm shift has occurred; comparing where things were and where they are now!

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Emotional Fitness Talk EAPA Egoli Chapter

By Chantal & Matthew | November 16, 2019 | 0
Participants seated at a table during an EAPA-SA emotional fitness professional development session

5th Place was invited to do an Emotional Fitness 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).

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Global Mindfulness in Education Summit

By Chantal & Matthew | November 4, 2019 | 0
Helen Maffini and Matthew Green presenting at the Global Mindfulness in Education Summit online

Matthew was interviewed for the Global Mindfulness in Education Summit along with over 35 other mindfulness experts.

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Kevlar Project Podcast recording

By Chantal & Matthew | October 26, 2019 | 0
Matthew Green and podcast host recording The Kevlar Project podcast at microphone setup with painting

The Kevlar Project Podcast is a passion project hosted by Kevin Da Costa, a Psychology graduate from the University of Pretoria, South Africa.

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