Celebrations in the month of love

By 5th Place | February 3, 2022 |

It’s February, the month of love. We celebrate a beautiful marriage and Shape of Emotion’s fourth birthday.

Connectedness, the importance of our relationships with others

By Chantal Dawtrey | November 25, 2021 |

As a social species we need each other. We need to be in relationship with others to survive physiologically. Having no people, or having people but no connection, and we shrivel emotionally and physically. In order to thrive it is vital that we build better relationships.

When emotions trip you up

By 5th Place | November 2, 2021 |

Emotional resilience is an important pillar of optimal leadership, especially now. No-one has been exempt from the increased challenges faced over the last 18 months.

What does an emotionally resilient leader do?

By Chantal Dawtrey | October 25, 2021 |

I have read many articles, blog posts and books on current trends in leadership. There is so much out there that it is difficult to select something with a new angle, a fresh approach. What does come up over and over is the need to invest in employee wellbeing.

Emotional fitness taster talks at St Stithians Girls’ College

By 5th Place | June 11, 2020 |

5th Place took part in the Wellbeing Focus Day for St Stithians’ Girls College. Organised by the school’s psychology department, the entire offering was online.

5 pillars of self care for the COVID-19 pandemic

By 5th Place | April 14, 2020 |

Lockdown in South Africa has put almost everyone’s lives on hold. Instead of raising your fist in the air exclaiming your frustration, rather use this as an opportunity to brush up on some old skills, or learn something new, like Shape of Emotion.

Building emotional fitness and resilience in educators and teachers

By 5th Place | February 25, 2020 |

Together with the Yivani Mbali Foundation and the It Starts With Me campaign, a mini workshop to explore emotional fitness was held in Durban for Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners and educators.