What is ToGather?
Our Purpose?
We’ve called our community “To Gather” because we want to create a safe space where individuals working with children and families can gather with a shared vision and purpose: To support access for contextual therapy services for all using technology. A vision like this can only be achieved through collaboration and this space is here to do just that!
Why we created ToGather?
Therapy 4 All
In order to grow in this shared vision of access to therapy support, to have an impact and to find continued meaning in the work we do, we have to do things differently and evolve with the world we are in.
Growth 4 Change
The M.O.T team has had almost 4 years of experience in using technology to deliver therapy services. We want to grow our caring community to serve many more children and families out there in a way that is realistic and meets their needs.
Wellness 4 Carers
As a person in the caring professions addressing the many diverse needs in this developing country, we also have to learn how to balance earning a decent living, while continuously developing our skills and managing our mental health on a day-to-day basis. This is not an easy road and we do not have to do this alone.
Who is To Gather for?
Any person working with children and families in Africa who aligns to the purpose:
To support access for contextual therapy services for all using technology.
This includes health workers, healers, counselors, therapists, and caring humans. We are creating this offering with you and for you.
Our community is open to all and you can register here for FREE.
If you are interested in becoming an online therapist with M.O.T, please consider joining as a paying member and you will receive the following benefits:
Why Join ToGather?
Collective Why
Be part of the change with a community that will give you tools to experience the health profession differently.
Individual Why
- Affordable mental health support
- Training and mentoring to become an online therapist
- Safe and trusted community platform
- First to hear about MOT Events (in-person and online)
- Co-create and collaborate with us
Paid Membership includes:
Training to become an Online Therapist.
1 year of experiential learning and mentoring (in process of applying for CPD accreditation) Cohort 1 starts 1 September 2023
Knowledge Gatherings
12 CPD Talks per year Professional development points: (24 points in total, 2 per talk attended) Access to recordings of previous knowledge gathering talks.
Wellness Gatherings
1 group session per month. A safe group space for members to talk about mental health and the daily challenges and stresses we face. Skillfully facilitated, using various healing modalities and best practices in all sessions.
1:1 support: Counseling or Mentorship
Members are able to book individual support sessions with mentors and counselors from different disciplines who are skilled and experienced in working with professionals. Sessions are lower than medical aid rates. As a paying member, you have a free session every 6 months.
Newsletter
Members receive monthly emails with all the exciting news, latest research and updates on the community.
Whatsapp Group
Members will have access to an admin-only WhatsApp Group that will be used as a referral network for their online therapy clients as well as broadcasting our community monthly gatherings.
All Future Benefits
We believe in continuous development so any new releases, perks, and benefits will be available to all members as soon as they are released!
Frequently Asked Questions
Being part of ToGather, you are given opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development. The events also foster collaboration, where professionals from different disciplines gather together to share and communicate with each other.
Free members can attend the event at a discounted rate of R120. Members paying a monthly fee have free access to all CPD Talks. Speakers are aware of the multidisciplinary audience and will share knowledge that each person can benefit from.
Recordings of the talks are available.
2 CPD points per talk attended or recording viewed.
Date: Monthly, last Wednesday/Thursday of month
Time: 6pm – 8pm
We invite members to consider being a speaker on a topic they are passionate about. Speakers are paid for facilitating the session.
Studies have shown that peer support can have a positive impact on mental health outcomes, including reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, improving self-esteem, and increasing feelings of empowerment. Peer support can be a powerful tool for individuals who are struggling with various challenges. It can provide a sense of community, empathy and understanding, and hope, and can help individuals feel less alone in their struggles and support their individual growth.
The intention is to foster connection with ourselves and others in order to authentically show up in our work for those we serve. Let’s not burn out but burn brighter together.
Date: Monthly, 1st Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
Member will have access to an admin-only WhatsApp Group that will used as a referral network for anyone looking for online therapy clients as well as broadcasting events