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June 15, 2011

12:47

Media Release June 13. 2011 - BOOK LAUNCH: A SENSIBLE VISION

A Sensible Vision: A Practical Model to efficiently support people to put trauma behind them.

This book will enable you to get the big picture of what trauma is and how it impacts people. You will be guided to understand the concept of trauma, be made aware of its impact, responses and accompanying stressors. It will guide you to understand and apply the principles of making a difference, being sensitive, offering appropriate trauma support, knowing when and how to refer your client or friend.

The purpose of the book is to enable you to help your clients to use their unique life stories as points of departure on the road to putting trauma behind them and finding hope. It gives practical guidelines and applicable suggestions on how to assist your client on a road to healing, wholeness and forgiveness.

The concepts discussed in this book is tried and tested for more than 25 years and we use the timeless Biblical message of hope.

The author Barbara Louw is working in the community and ministry for the past 30 years. She is an ordained minister and co-founding member of a non-profit organisation Inter Trauma Nexus. This organisation specializes in victim support, crisis intervention, trauma relief facilitation and counselling. She completed a MA (Soc.) in Narrative Therapy for victims of rape and sexual violations. “GOD MAKES A DIFFERENCE” AS METAPHOR OF HOPE FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA.” She is a guest lecturer, public and conference speaker on Trauma, Victimisation, Child Trauma, Victim Empowerment, Crime Prevention, Life skills, Motivation and Being Successful.

 

Launch date: Wednesday 22 June 2011

Time: 16h00

Perfectly Fresh, Shop L9, Boardwalk Boulevard, Faerie Glen, Pretoria

 

More information from the publishers Aquilla Advisors cc  012 348 0149 or info@itn.org.za . Comments on the book is available on www.barbaralouw.com

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June 7, 2011

12:25

Freedom in Christ Conference 25 June 2011

The Association of Christian Counselors in South Africa presents the fifth South African Conference on Christian Counseling, with the title Freedom in Christ!

The international guest Speakers are Dr Niel Anderson and Mrs Judith King

Dr Anderson is the founder and president emeritus of Freedom in Christ Ministries. He is the best-selling author of more than 50 books, including The Bondage Breaker, Victory over the Darkness, Discipleship Counselling, Overcoming Depression, Getting Anger under Control and Freedom From Addiction.  Formerly he served as a pastor and as chairman of the practical theology department at Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology.

Mrs King  is a graduate of the University of Toronto and Western Michigan University, where she received her MSW in 1985. She is in private practice, SonLife Associates, which she co-founded with her late husband Dr Stephen King (psychiatrist). As a Clinical Therapist, she integrates biblical and psychological principles in her practice. She has lectured extensively and has written a number of published books, including Released from Bondage, with Dr Neil T Anderson. Mrs King serves on the board of FICM, USA.

Date: Saturday 25 June 2011 from 07H30-17H00

Venue: Dutch Reformed Church South East Pretoria, 158 Stella Street, Waterkloof, Pretoria (Just off Charles Street)

Pre-registration is essential.

Tel 012-346 6339       

WEB: www.accinsa.co.za
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May 30, 2011

13:18

A Sensible Vision (ISBN 9781920290931)

Author: Barbara Louw

ISBN 9781920290931

This book is for you, if you are passionate about helping traumatized people.

It will enable you to get the big picture of what trauma is and how it impacts people. You will be guided to understand the concept of trauma, be made aware of it’s impact, responses and accompanying stressors. It will guide you to understand and apply the principles of making a difference, being sensitive, offering appropriate trauma support, knowing when and how to refer your client or friend.

The purpose of the book is to enable you to help your clients to use their unique life stories as points of departure on the road to putting trauma behind them and finding hope.

It gives practical guidelines and applicable suggestions on how to assist your client on a road to healing, wholeness and forgiveness.

The concepts discussed in this book is tried and tested for more than 25 years and we use the timeless Biblical message of hope.

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December 14, 2010

11:59

Contingency arrangements for December 2010

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It has been a long year filled with challenges and opportunities.

We have been proud to be of service to you this year and would like to thank you for your loyalty and continued support.

On behalf of Aquilla Advisors and Inter Trauma Nexus I wish you a wonderful festive season. May God bless you and your loved ones.

If you are going away on holiday, please drive safe.

Remember: We are open through the December holidays.

 

2010 was ‘n jaar vol uitdagings en geleenthede.

Dit was ‘n voorreg om van diens te wees vir ons kliente en die mense wat met ons geaffilieer is.

Ons bid u en u geliefdes graag ‘n geseënde feestyd toe. Indien u reis, kom asseblief weer veilig tuis.

Onthou: Ons kantore is oop gedurende die Desember vakansietyd.

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December 3, 2010

16:54

Contingency arrangements for December 2010

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It has been a long year filled with challenges and opportunities.

We have been proud to be of service to you this year and would like to thank you for your loyalty and continued support.

On behalf of Aquilla Advisors and Inter Trauma Nexus I wish you a wonderful festive season. May God bless you and your loved ones.

 If you are going away on holiday, please drive safe.

 Included in this message is a summary of the services we have available to make your life a little easier.

Please contact us if you have any inquiries or if you would like to make a suggestion. We would love to hear from you.

 Remember: We are open through the December holidays.


Barbara & Wynand Louw

012 348 0149 & 083 700 1441

 

 

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November 2, 2010

15:23

Thinking about starting your own practice

The idea of starting your own practice can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. You have the academic qualification, as well as the professional knowledge, but the business side is a daunting matter.

This is a business start-up solution for you! A one-day training programme with a start-up kit, providing you with:

  • ·         Practice and business registration options in South Africa
  • ·         South African Tax and other compulsory registration detail
  • ·         How and where to register your employees and payroll
  • ·         Detail about the financial maze of bank accounts; insurance, business plans and your accounting system
  • ·         Information about adequate open source soft ware that can save you a lot of money

 The best part of this training program is the personal attention, detail and opportunity to have your unique questions answered. Every participant receives…

  • ·         An attendance certificate
  • ·         A set of accounting books to get you started
  • ·         Accounting and payroll software
  • ·         Forms and templates for your new business
  • ·         Access to a monthly e-newsletter with relevant advice and updates

 Normal price : R 1200- per person.

Special price for November & December 2010: R 1000- per person

Course duration: 1 full day

Course Date : 16 November 2010 and 7 December 2010

Book as soon as possible, because there will be only 5 participants per workshop.

This is a joint venture between Inter Trauma Nexus and Aquilla Advisors. Aquilla Business Solutions focuses on providing holistic solutions in the area of business management, soft skills and software. This is also the team that is responsible for providing Inter Trauma Nexus with all the software and advice that kept our doors open for the past 12 years.

 More information is available from Leonie or Wynand at 012 993 4219 or 012 3480149.

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September 28, 2010

16:39

Put trauma behind you.

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Inter Trauma Nexus is committed to help people to put trauma behind them. Our facilitators, coaches and mentors use powerful techniques to achieve the following:

  • Alleviate traumatic stress
  • Transform anxiety, anger & depression
  • Improve sleep
  • Reduce flashbacks, fear and pain
  • Let go of painful memories
  • Lead a more productive and joyful life
  • Eliminate compassion fatigue

We guide our clients to see that healthy adjustments can reduce the sting of trauma. Clients see transformation in themselves when they pay attention to:

  • Personal resilience
  • Natural health
  • Compassion
  • Gratitude
  • Accepting grace and mercy

Look at your life in a new way. Einstein said that we can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. Paul wrote: “be renewed in the spirit of your mind” (Eph 4:23).

We are a phone call away. Tel 012 3480149 (Office hours) 0837001441 (Mobile)

Our electronic advice service is www.eadvice.co.za

 

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September 13, 2010

13:43

An Introduction to Accounting - Short course

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Who should attend: This course is designed for people with little or no prior accounting experience.

 

The primary aims of this short course are:

  •      to give a brief overview of the basic accounting terms and principles for small business owners, employees and other professional people with little or no experience in accounting
  •     to prepare course attendees for computer based bookkeeping programmes, e.g. Turbo Cash User Training

 

Topics covered include:   The dual entry system (Debits & Credits)

                                            Ledgers & Journals

                                            Balance sheet & Income statements

                                            Depreciation

                                            Reconciliation

 

Cost:                           R750- per person

Duration:                   4 hours

Venue:                       Newlands, Pretoria

Training dates:         Presented once a month or on site per special agreement.

Next date:                  28 September 2010, 08h30 – 12h30

 

 This course is presented for small groups in order to ensure each attendee receives individual attention.

 Training can be presented on site, at your premises.

 Cost includes notes and an attendance certificate.

 You are welcome to contact our office for further information:

 

    Leonie Louw

    (012) 993 4219

    leonie@aquillaadvisors.co.za

All our courses can be tailor-made according to your organisation's specific needs.

 

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Hierdie kursus is ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans en kan volgens u maatskappy se unieke behoeftes saamgestel word.

 

Vir meer inligting, skakel gerus:

 

     Leonie Louw

    012 993 4219

    leonie@aquillaadvisors.co.za


 

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Other services offered:

Turbo Cash 4 Training & Consultation

Turbo Cash User Training & Consultation

Turbo Cash Administrator training

Soft Skills Training


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September 13, 2010

9:24

General update from Inter Trauma Nexus

"The first recipe for happiness is: avoid too lengthy meditations on the past." Andre Maurois.

It is Spring in Pretoria an we are enjoying the most beautiful weather.

At the same time many of our team members are preparing for exams. (We wish them everything of the best.) We also acknowledge these who are working and studying. Dewey said that education is a process of living and not a preparation for future living. So. please don't give up.

I am including the links to our social network, if you would like to keep contact via the following:

Twitter

Inter Trauma Nexus - Facebook Page

Inter Trauma Nexus - Afrikaans (Facebook)

Inter Trauma Nexus - Facebook Group

May you enjoy this day to the fullest and experience the mercies of God.

Barbara


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June 18, 2010

13:24

Two overreactions.

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1. Grace without consequence
2. Judgment without mercy

There is a 100% probability that you have a hard-wired leaning or bias toward one or the other. You may object to the extremes (I do myself!) but all leaders cross the fifty yard line in one direction or the other.

Grace is a gift. It is undeserved, and we can't buy it. (Ephesians 2:8-9) It is not up to us to make grace a little more or less free for anyone. However, in the same way that we cannot remove the consequences of sin prior to redemption, we also cannot remove the consequences from mistakes or sins from someone who is a Christian.

The first overreaction in response to broken trust is grace on steroids. The heart is good here, but it lacks substance and truth. Grace on steroids is extending a gift from God further than He intended. We say God loves them and the sin is covered by His blood. Both are true, but we still have a mess to clean up and a life to restore. That doesn't happen with cheap grace, (to steal a phrase from Bonheoffer.)

When grace is over-extended we are giving what is not ours to give. And candidly, it's often given only because it makes everything easier. The problem with that approach is that the person who needs truth doesn't get help.

Judgment is a consequence. It is built into the laws of nature and the laws of redemption. Jesus paid the price the price that moved us from law to grace, but the concept of judgment was never removed from Scripture. (Romans 1:18 - 2:16 , Galatians 5:19-21, Revelation 20:11-15 and others.)

In the second overreaction, judgment without mercy does not represent Jesus' heart. He said to the woman caught in adultery "go and sin no more." Jesus didn't have her stoned. As a leader, depending on your personality, the pressures you face, and your theological biases, you may be too quick to judge and condemn.

Candidly this is far less common than grace on steroids, but it is definitely common enough to be an issue. The crazy thing about judgment is it's often more about emotion, (hurt feelings), subjective opinion, and sometimes church politics, than what is ultimately right and best for the person who has messed up. - Dan Reiland (www.injoy.com)
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