Self-compassion phrases to support you in any moment
May I be free from fear, May I treat me with kindness, May I love me just as I am
growing people building dreams
Since 2018, CapacityVietnam social enterprise has been committed to bringing hope and healing to those facing significant life challenges. With increasing resources and growing community awareness, we can provide better support for people recovering from mental health issues and transform their lives for the better.
“there is no health without mental health”
(WHO)
Team
Rhianon Walls (PGD Mental Health)
Director and Project Manager Better Mental Health
Senior Counsellor and Better Mental Health Trainer
Rhianon Walls has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a postgraduate diploma in Mental Health Practice and is almost finished her Master of Counselling (Australia) . She has 30 years of counselling experience in Australia and Vietnam. Her passion is empowering people to live their best lives, fulfilled with dignity and purpose without stigma.
Contact Rhianon on rwalls@capacityvietnam.com
Contact Rhianon on rwalls@capacityvietnam.com
Giang Nguyen (MA Counselling)
Assistant Project Manager Better Mental Health
Counsellor and Better Mental Health Trainer
Giang Nguyen has an MA degree in Counseling (Korea). Her treatment focus is on depression, anxiety, grief and loss. She believes that healing comes from inside us and desires to accompany clients on this journey to have a fulfilled life.
Giang is available on
Michael Walls
Project Manager English Programs and LifeSkills.
Michael Walls has the charisma and people skills necessary to create strategic connections that benefit CapacityVietnam. He has a varied history in customer-focused fields and cares deeply about empowering our clients towards their goals. He has trained lifeskills extensively in the past.
You can reach Michael at
Services
1
We facilitate mental health courses and awareness training for the workplace, academic and home environments.
2
We provide counselling and emotional coaching to both Vietnamese and expatriates.
3
We run Spotlight Conversational English Clubs
4
We train LifeSkills for people returning to study or work after a mental illness
Better Mental Health Project
Environment
The Australian and Vietnamese professionals and volunteers have a passion for making a difference in mental health. Everyone involved with the services of Capacity Vietnam is empathetic, highly trained, and qualified to provide support. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals to learn about mental health issues and how to live well.
BEFA Courses
Our “Becoming an Emotional First Aider” (BEFA) courses are available in two – and three-day formats. They are tailored to academic and workplace environments and parents.
You will learn about mental health problems, their symptoms, and how to identify stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide to raise your awareness and skills with others.
Testimonials
Mai
“I am grateful to the instructors, professionals, and volunteers who created this course. The classroom atmosphere is always warm, and everyone interacts with each other naturally. I discovered a lot of helpful knowledge and raised my awareness so I don’t accidentally hurt others.”
Opportunities
As a social enterprise, we strive to become well-known for what we do and do well.
There are several ways to get involved with CapacityVietnam.
Whether you’re looking to make a monetary contribution, or you’d like to volunteer, every
little bit of help counts.
Look at the different options we offer to see how you can contribute positively to
CapacityVietnam. Go ‘volunteer’ button to learn more about volunteering with us.
People have told us it is a life-changing experience, one you can experience for yourself.
Your tax-deductible donation will allow you to transform lives by providing services and courses for individuals and communities unable to afford them and allow us to meet people at their point of need.
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Minding your thoughts
Taking things personally can negatively impact our emotional well-being, but we can overcome this tendency with self-reflection and a mindset change.