In this fast-paced, ever-changing world, many people develop addictions to relieve themselves from the day to day pressures that surround them, only to find that instead of escaping pressure, they simply added to their problems.
Addiction does not mean that one is just using substances; it means that one has formed a habit of repeating the same behaviour over and over again, to their detriment.
Apart from substance abuse, addictions can include over-eating, narcissism, pornography, social networking, gaming, under-eating (controlling body image), excessive sleeping, excessive exercise, shouting / controlling (the need for constant drama), bullying, cutting (self-harm), embellishing the truth out of a need to be accepted. Physical abuse often follows these addictions, as well as crime when it comes to using intoxicants.
When looking at this list, one discovers that most are addicted to self-sabotaging behaviours. Homes and families are indeed suffering and children are the common victims, often carrying the legacy over to their generation. Children as young as 11 are now struggling with addiction
Addiction is an issue which affects the entire community, as rehabilitation facilities are often full, leaving those who cannot afford treatment to suffer in silence, often unable to change their practised behaviours and continuing a downward spiral. When there is one addict in the family, the whole family can and often does fall apart.
The time has arrived when we the community need to gather knowledge and past wisdom so that we may best help each other create a new way of tackling the day to day problems that exist within homes and our personal lives.
Join us at this event to discover what it is you can do to begin removing the shadow of fear from your lives and enable yourself and others to live strong and fulfilling lives.
Paul Smit has taken the initiative to bring all the professionals together under one roof to offer guidance, knowledge and wisdom that could make a profound difference to your life and those you share this life with.
A special thanks to all participating members, who are bringing the community together for this all important event. Due to the collaborating efforts of all the participating members, we are able to host this event to the public at no charge, offering a wonderful line-up of entertainment and professional speakers.
Venue: Hillcrest High School (Main Hall)
Date: Thursday 15th October 2015
Time: 6pm to 8pm (arrive 5.30 for 6pm)
The line-up includes:
Key Note Speaker
Paul Smit (International Author, Speaker and Founder of Intention1111)
Guest Speakers
Mark Hardwick (The Guardian)
Const. Andile Mbhele (Social, Crime Prevention)
SA CAN
Marlene Powell (Action Coach)
Introduction to services
Tarryn Coetzee (Body and Mind)
Christanette De Kock (Cresthill Manor)
Entertainment
Shin-Gi-Tai Karate Academy (demonstration)
Motion Dance (Dance performances)
RBT Music Studio (Live Band)
Country Girls (Samantha Landers and Tammy Saville)
Jaguar Land Rover will be exhibiting new cars on site during the event
SA CAN’s contact numbers are:
08 616 72226 (Emergency AAA Line)
08 616 23646 (Admin Help Desk)
083 799 1916 (24hr Duty Manager)