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Guidance on Arts Therapy in South Africa

In South Africa, the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) regulates the Arts Therapy profession, which includes Art, Dance Movement, Drama and Music Therapy. Arts Therapists are registered under the Professional Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics and Arts Therapy (OCP Board). To practise, as an Arts Therapist, an individual must be […]

A creative online space to explore eco-anxiety with care, reflection, and community

Exploring Eco Anxiety through the Elemental and Creative — Module A is a five-part online journey for people looking for a thoughtful, grounded, and emotionally literate way to meet climate-related distress. Register now Join from anywhere for five online sessions of reflection, creative practice, and shared learning. Why This Module, Why Now Many people are […]

Community Art Counselling training 2026 now open!

Why Choose Lefika’s Community Art Counselling Training? Learn to use art as a powerful tool for healing and change Gain practical skills to facilitate art-based interventions that promote resilience, emotional expression, and wellbeing. Help individuals and groups process trauma, grief, anxiety, and other challenges through creative practice. Expand your professional toolkit Perfect for psychologists, social […]

A safe space for children

The institute provides art therapy and skills to children in need of healing. A local community art counselling and training organisation provides safe spaces for children from Johannesburg’s inner city. Lefika La Phodiso, which means the rock of holding and healing is located in Parktown. The organisation uses creative arts therapeutically to facilitate the recovery […]

Conversations about gender-based violence through the use of the arts

A unique collaboration between community organisations using arts-based methods to combat gender-based violence in Alexandra Alexandra, Johannesburg – Talking about gender-based violence can be a very big challenge for gogos (grandmother in isiZulu) and yet many of our older generation are the primary caregivers of adolescent children in South Africa. Four prominent organisations in the […]

What Lefika means to me - Victor Mhlaba

My name is Victor, I live in Hillbrow but I am from Kwa-Zulu Natal from my mother’s side. I am 16 years of age. I am very artistic, that’s what I do, you know? I am also talented and I am a kind person. I am a child in Lefika La Phodiso. I understand that […]

What Lefika means to me: Kamal Naran

My name is Kamal Naran, I am 39 years old and based in Johannesburg. I enjoy anything art related, especially visual art. I believe in putting good out into the world, so I like to operate from the perspective that what I do is adding good to the world. I like sharing knowledge, and I […]

When was Lefika born?

Creative group work is the medicine we use. The magic is in the relationships we cultivate, the quality of attunement, recognition and holding we provide. By Hayley Berman

Lefika La Phodiso celebrates its Pearl anniversary

In 2024 Lefika La Phodiso celebrates its Pearl anniversary. 30 years of recovery and growth. 30 years of art and counselling. A safe space for adults and children who are otherwise ill-equipped to process the trauma and hardships of life. A guiding light to those who would take the skills gained at Lefika La Phodiso […]

Benefits of studying community art counselling

Community Building Community art counseling can foster a sense of belonging and connection among participants. Engaging in creative activities together promotes a supportive and collaborative environment. Expression and Communication Art provides a non-verbal form of expression, allowing individuals to communicate thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may be challenging to express verbally. This can be particularly […]

Our objectives in the after-school programme

Read about our after-school programmes, where our mission is to provide a secure and supportive environment for children to thrive. From cultivating artistic skills and encouraging self-expression to promoting emotional well-being, our program is designed to nurture every aspect of a child's development. Join us in fostering a community of creativity, communication, and holistic well-being. […]

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