Welcome to TouchBase!

What is TouchBase about?

Constantly developing technologies and media messages have a significant impact on our lives and in so doing have stripped us of a large portion of our spare time as well as our own identity. We are now almost permanently accessible to others, leaving very little time for rest, relaxation and introspection. Ironically, this permanent connection has been a driving force in the disconnection from self and others experienced by many. Families connection is suffering.

TouchBase life coaching and skills training aims to provide a place for positive, constructive and caring interaction amidst the challenges, pressures and uncertainties faced in this fast paced world. Additionally, TouchBase life coaching is aimed at reconnecting people with who they truly are, as well as helping people discover their ultimate purpose. This allows people to discover meaning, fulfillment and joy in their lives, it also allows for reconnection. I would like to assist you in finding a better way forward and in so doing, creating a better, more fulfilling life for yourself and your family.

Areas of focus

Personal Development
Conscious Parenting
Positive Discipline
Family Interaction
Educational Support
Learning Styles
Study Skills
Communication
Building Confidence
Motivation

The heart of TouchBase is firmly set on family and parenting. My goal is to work with families in order to help them understand the interactions between parents and children and the lasting effect these interactions have on development. In addition, I strive to provide parents with basic tools in order to bring about peaceful and long lasting connections.

The pressures of education and schooling can have a significant impact on parents, especially when all is not plain sailing. TouchBase therefore provides an educational support service. I have experience working with children and families struggling with ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Auditory Processing Disorder. I am also experienced in and work with the complexities and struggles faced by the gifted student. I will assist you to work out a strategy where you help your child achieve their best potential – without losing yourself or your child in the process. I have many resources at my disposal that allow me to assist you with practical support and have built up relationships with a number of trusted professionals to whom I refer when the need exists beyond my scope of practice.

coaching

The coaching service consists of a number of options, to learn more about the value and benefit of life coaching please take a look at the information provided...

TouchBase provides a wide array of training options. In the event that you do not find what you are looking for under the options provided, feel free to...

Life coaching requires a collaborative relationship with a genuine connection. Not every coach is a match for every client, for this reason I offer a courtesy...

WHO IS BEHIND TOUCHBASE?

TouchBase is run by myself, Yolandi Garden. At times I partner with other thought leaders in presenting relevant and practical courses and workshops. Here is some information about me:

I am a COMENSA registered life coach; in addition to that I hold a BA (Health and Social Sciences) degree with a specialisation in Psychological Counselling, as well as an Honours degree in Psychology. I am currently doing a literature review in the field of Learning Styles (as a factor for academic achievement) for a Masters degree in Psychological Research.

I have a strong interest in trends impacting how people live, interact, communicate and connect with one other. I am a student and researcher at heart and as such continue my studies in fields including conscious and positive parenting, education, motivation, life coaching and the impact of positive psychology through an array of local and international institutions.

I am passionate about personal growth and empowering people to move beyond their imagined limitations.

I am also a wife and mother. I am mom to four children; three girls and a boy. I am deeply passionate about conscious parenting and education. The changing world, the constant reach of technology and the shift in social values we face on a daily basis has made the need for conscious parenting an ever more pressing reality.

Qualifications

BA (HSS) with specialisation in Psychological Counselling (UNISA) – Cum Laude.
BA (Hons) in Psychology (NMMU) – Cum Laude.
New Insights Coach (New Insights Africa).
To be continued…

Additional courses

HIV/AIDS Couselling – UNISA
Counselling Skills – Life Line
Personal Development - Life Line
Counselling for Crisis Pregnancy – Alternatives
Attachment for care-givers – PE ULUTHO
No Limits to Learning – Elsen Academy
To be continued…

What does TouchBase do?

At TouchBase I provide both a Life Coaching service as well as a Skills Training service. I work with children, adults, parents, grandparents and caregivers. Family Coaching and Educational Support make up a large portion of the services provided by TouchBase. Most life coaching takes place in a one-to-one setting although group and family options are available on request.

“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but

those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”

- Alvin Toffler

 +27 82 853 8944
 yolandi@touchbasesa.co.za

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Address:
14 Wares Road, Mill Park, Port Elizabeth,South Africa, 6001