Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) serves as an annual reminder to all, most especially those of us doing the daily work, to pause and reflect on how far we have progressed in the past 365 days. At Upili we focus on the fact accessibility, in its multifaceted nature, extends beyond physical accommodations to encompass the … Read more
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month we are honored to have Catherine Karega, Counsellor, Mental Health Consultant and Coach, as a blog contributor. Catherine, who has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from USIU-Africa and a Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Moi University, works with both men and women in a variety of … Read more
National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (7th May) focuses on the importance of youth mental health and highlights the fact optimal mental health is essential to healthy development. 👉 “We needed you like yesterday.” Understanding the signs and symptoms of youth mental health struggles is crucial as they frequently differ from adult presentations. Warning signs … Read more
On this third day of Mental Health Awareness month we are taking time as a Team to recognize the profound impact of group counseling and the far-reaching effect it has on our Participants. 👉 Group counseling helps us realize we are not alone. Our Upili students may enter the initial session with the notion they alone … Read more
We recently had the opportunity to join Michael Hingson as a guest on his Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Not only were we afforded the opportunity to share with his audience the impact Team Upili is having at SA Joytown with our pilot program, as with all Unstoppable Mindset episodes Michael took the conversation everywhere from his … Read more
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. In honor of Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Month, Mariam Ndegwa, Upili’s Campus Liaison, shares about CP as she is one of the 17 billion people worldwide living with the condition. In Mariam’s words: To clarify, Cerebral Palsy is not ‘one thing’ as it refers to a group of disorders … Read more
Positive affirmations are uplifting phrases or statements used to challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts. Practicing positive affirmations can be simple (all one needs to do is pick a phrase and repeat!) and extraordinarily challenging (when we are struggling it can feel impossible to identify affirmations which would help). Enter Catherine Njoroge, Lead Counselor for the … Read more
“Today I celebrate ALL women especially those who go out of their way to support others in their growth. Women who mention other women in rooms of opportunity, women who guide others when they are lost, Your collective strength and kindness is recognized and it is through your efforts we all grow.” Catherine Njoroge, Sr … Read more
Mariam Ndegwa and Catherine Njoroge prior to the day’s events On 5th March, 2024 representatives from Next Step Foundation and Upili were invited to SA Joytown Secondary School for Parent’s Day for Form 1 students. Parent’s Day, an all day event where parents/caregivers bring students to campus launching their schooling experience at Joytown, kicks off … Read more
At Upili, we acknowledge the pivotal role of psychosocial support in alleviating past trauma and equipping Students with Disabilities to successfully navigate future discrimination. We believe group counseling led by Counselors with Disabilities who foster a safe space through shared lived experiences will instill self-awareness and self-confidence in students with disabilities, enabling them to build … Read more
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