Date: 18 August 2026

Time:  6-7pm  (SAST)  

COST: R80 excl VAT

CPD: accredited with SAMA : 1 CPD point

TITLE:  For Therapists: A Research-Driven Arts-Based Prevocational Programme for Primary School Children with Learning Differences 

ABOUT THE TALK:  This webinar will include the developmental and biopsychosocial theory behind the Create2Grow programme, an outline of the handling principles, methods and procedures, and coaching regarding each session’s art project and how to grade them using the assessment guide. Opportunity to earn additional CPD point, receive a Create2Grow accreditation certificate, and enjoy an exclusive discount on the Create2Grow intervention manual for programme implementation.

PRESENTER: Beth Conolly

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Naomi Beth Conolly, commonly known as Beth, is an occupational therapist, researcher, and trainer based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. Her mission is to achieve health equity in low-resource settings by increasing access to developmental services for marginalised children with neurodevelopmental and mental health challenges. Her five years of community development work and research culminated in Create2Grow and widespread psychoeducation initiatives, as she has had the opportunity to train over 500 teachers, caregivers, students, and community workers in early identification and intervention methods, according to her ‘decentralised, community-based practice approach’. Beth currently works as the Training and Research Coordinator at Khula Development Group and serves as a clinical supervisor for final year occupational therapy students at Stellenbosch University.