02/10/2026
Before a child can learn, they need to feel safe.
For KILT, our holistic education approach means recognising that a child is more than their academic performance.
It means supporting the whole child: how they learn, how they feel, their physical health and emotional wellbeing, their relationships with themselves, others, and the world around them, their sense of safety, and the circumstances in which they grow.
And importantly, it recognises that you cannot support a child in isolation. The people and environments around them, including parents, teachers, schools, and the wider community, influence their wellbeing.
Recently, KILT’s counselling team brought together Foundation Phase teachers from Rheenendal Primary and the principal of Humpty Dumpty Crèche for a trauma-informed workshop.
The session created a safe space for educators to talk openly about the challenges they face, share experiences and explore practical ways to build resilience, empathy and emotional wellbeing in young children.
At the same time, our other counsellors held group awareness sessions with Grade 12s, focusing on stress management and study tips as matriculants approach the end of the year, when anxiety can be high. While others worked with parents and community members, the sessions explored what trauma can look like in children, helping them better understand the journeys children may have experienced and how they can respond with greater empathy and support.
Because supporting the whole child also means supporting those who care for our children.
