Discover the Path to Personal Growth
Empowering Lives Through DBT and life skills Counselling
Glenbrook Practice is committed to providing comprehensive and personalised care that fosters growth and self-awareness, essential components of overall well-being. Our guiding philosophy, “Growth Through Awareness,” underscores the significance of self-discovery and personal development in achieving mental health and personal fulfilment.
MEET: Jonathan Mitchell
Founded by Jonathan Mitchell in 2015, Glenbrook Practice (Pty) Ltd is deeply rooted in extensive experience and robust expertise. After a fulfilling 20-year career, Jonathan’s dedication led him to complete an RA course, which opened the door to a full-time position at Kenilworth Clinic Cape Town (now Akeso Clinic Kenilworth). During his three-year tenure, Jonathan specialised in family, group, and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), solidifying his proficiency in these areas. Leading and the DBT group, he witnessed firsthand the transformative power of these skills in individuals’ lives.
Driven by a passion for learning, Jonathan earned a BA in Health Sciences and Social Services, focusing on Psychological Counseling. He further enriched his skill set through Lifeline’s personal growth and counselling courses, followed by a year of volunteer work that deepened his counselling expertise.
Our Commitment
At Glenbrook Practice, we strive to create a nurturing and supportive environment. We believe in empowering our clients to explore their inner landscapes and unlock their full potential, leading a more enriched and balanced life. Join us on this journey towards greater self-awareness and a more fulfilling life.
Understanding Dialectical Thinking
The Essence of Dialectical Thinking
Dialectical thinking is a method of reasoning that involves considering opposing viewpoints and arriving at a synthesis or resolution of opposing ideas. It is based on the idea that truth is not absolute but emerges from dialogue and debate between opposing perspectives.
The term “dialectic” comes from the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who used it to describe the method of Socrates, which involved asking questions to uncover the underlying assumptions and contradictions in a person’s beliefs. The philosopher Hegel later developed the concept of dialectical thinking further, describing a process of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis.
In practice, dialectical thinking involves identifying opposing ideas or perspectives, analysing their strengths and weaknesses, and synthesising them into a new understanding incorporating the best elements of both views.
Take the Next Step with Glenbrook Practice
Ready to embark on a journey towards better mental health and personal growth? Contact Joanna to find out about for personalised life skills counselling services, register for our transformative programmess, or enquire about our teen and tween 12 week Step-Upp Programmes.
Your and your families path to a more balanced and fulfilling life starts here.
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The fine print
DBT skills training neither replaces nor alters the key-working role of other professionals, Psychiatrists and Psychologists, currently seeing clients who are in DBT skills training. DBT skills makes a distinction between the roles of other providers as it is skills based and not psychotherapy. ©Glenbrook Practice (Pty)Ltd 2024