It's an OptiMyst Thing
February, despite being the shortest month, was packed full of OptiMyst work, here is a short summary of the month that was! Crisis Management We had a continued intake of survivors requiri
ng emotional support, guidance and simply having someone who cares to help them negotiate their crisis.
Through our #PhoenixRising Campaign we managed to get some assistance for survivors in need. We still have a few needs outstanding if you are interested in assisting or have an idea how we can facilitate assistance.
We have a survivor in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) who is struggling with food to get through to the end of the month, as well as a bed and other household needs. The good news is she starts working in April and so things are looking up. We managed to get furniture donated but are still looking for a way to get it transported from Durban to Gqeberha.
With the economic climate, we know there is a lot of need for food, jobs, clothing etc. We will continue posting those on OptiMyseSA through our Phoenix Rising Campaign, and help where we can but we are not in the business of handouts - rather hand-ups. If you see a post and can assist we will give details of who to help directly to you and will be very grateful, but we caution all survivors that this is NOT our line and we cannot possibly add it to our list of services. Court Support We have assisted with online court support (some in person) on a number of cases. Some of these are ongoing and some are new. Are hearts reach out to these survivors negotiating a traumatizing system. For court support: https://forms.office.com/r/YeTvT5e6Pc Long Term Healing We have noticed an upswing in out OptiMysing Together group and it is amazing to see the growth of survivors working together to heal.
To access our healing groups please fill in our intake form: https://forms.office.com/r/Z686FUqEPi Finances
We are extremely grateful to Trailer Rescue 24 (https://g.co/kgs/zspKgZ) and Blue Viking carpentry, Quantum Stream (Pty) Ltd and all the individuals who drop whatever they can afford, thank you for stepping up to the plate again!
In the long run we are aiming for sustainability, so please check out our Healing OptiMysts Membership opportunities, workshops, courses and training all coming up this year.
"My Journey, My Way" book profits help fund the organization, so if you haven't bought a copy you can buy one off Amazon or inbox us for local sales.
Volunteers
We have to thank our contingent of volunteers who willingly give of their time and energy to assist with everything from making calls or holding space for other to packing boxes. We appreciate you!
Crew
Last, but never least we want to send a special shout out to the OptiMyst Crew. Dedicated, committed and always OptiMystic we are honoured to ride alongside you!
All in all, February has been OptiMysed and we are already hard at work OptiMysing March.
Celeste Louw
(Vice President)
Join us for an afternoon of art and healing!
To order your art kit: http://bit.ly/3EErvsY
You will receive the Zoom link on confirmation of your order.
We will be working together to make your very own manifestation box, full of positive messages and images.
You will be able to write your positive thoughts and dreams onto paper and place it in your manifestation box, and tick them off as they come to fruition.
Let's get creative!
OptiMysed Healing
We have two dates for the OptiMysed Healing Courses in May in Johannesburg South 10/11 or 13/14 May 2023
Here's your opportunity to join us for a healing revolution.2 days, 4 workshops, starting at 9 am and finishing up at 5 pm each day.
Limited space is available so act now to avoid disappointment!
Simply register here: https://bit.ly/OptimysedRegistration
Facilitated by Celeste OptiMysing Powered by Optimystic Bikers Against Abuse
MEET OUR FACILITATORS
Ingrid Wallach studied Art as a matric subject and then Architectural Drafting and Design. She has been an artist all her life and was well known for her constant drawing when she was still in school.
Ingrid works from a studio in Hout Bay, where she offers workshops and records tutorial videos for her online presence, as well as specialised videos for Dala.
Ingrid’s paintings are in Acrylic on home stretched canvas. Her paintings have found homes in America, United Kingdom and Israel already
Ingrid is the also an accomplished entrepreneur and is the CEO of Gecko Art Online
Gecko Art is the first South African company that offers premixed fluid paint. Ingrid has been instrumental in introducing Fluid Art into South Africa.
Ingrid’s artwork can be found on Instagram @ingridwallach_art and Facebook Ingrid Wallach Art
Celeste Louw
Celeste OptiMysing, is not only a founding member, Director and Vice-President of Optimystic Bikers Against Abuse, she is an author, survivor of child abuse and domestic violence, professional speaker, educator, OptiMyst and healing guide
From a survivors for survivors perspective, she has walked healing journeys with thousands of survivors suffering from trauma (whether it be grief, fallout from abusive childhoods or from escaping domestic violence situations) through her practical approach to healing.
Celeste facilitates healing courses, as well as handling one-on-one sessions with survivors. She also trains volunteer support workers and has worked with government and legislators on approaches to dealing with complex social issues.
From her own life experience, and her various diplomas in different therapeutic modalities including being a Certified Art Therapy Coach, Certified Mindfulness Life Coach and being Certified in DBT Therapy, she has worked with survivors on an inclusive and non-discriminatory basis as an intersectional healing guide.
Celeste is a member of the International Association of Therapists. She has a diploma in Social Work Studies, Psychology and Mental Health studies. She has also completed short courses in trauma informed care.
Celeste's first book, My Journey My Way, part autobiography part self healing guide, is available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3mCDrFN Her second book is on the way.
Sponsorships
If you would like to sponsor a ticket to one of the above workshops please feel free to contact celeste@optimystic.za.net to facilitate the sponsorship process.
DONATE
If you would like to donate to our overheads, to support a survivor or subsidize a course, please feel free to contact us.
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