It's an OptiMyst Thing
March was a busy month. We have been working hard in various areas, and are excited to bring new approaches and different ways of staying sustainable whilst providing free and scaled priced care to the survivors we work with.
This month saw us questioning our approaches and researching new and updated approaches to assisting survivors in every way we can.
We consider healing and assisting survivors to healing, not just an imperative but a sacred duty - one that we take seriously and are deeply committed to doing.
The world has become a broken and difficult place to negotiate and for us, healing is essential. Cycle breaking at all levels is essential and we are committed to doing that - even when people don't want to hear the message we are saying.
We hope that others will see our purpose and join our call to aiding those who cannot help themselves.
This month, this year, every day in every way - we ride with pride.
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!
If you would like to sponsor a survivor who cannot afford the course please contact celeste@optimystic.za.net.
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
If you would like to sponsor a survivor who cannot afford the course please contact celeste@optimystic.za.net.
Meet our Facilitators
Ingrid Wallach (Artist)
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.
We have many survivors in dire financial need.
Donate
If you would like to donate to our overheads, to support a survivor or subsidize a course, please feel free to contact us.
Optimystic Bikers against Abuse NPC
FNB Account Number: 62897296838
Branch Code: 250 655
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