Group Programmes
Savvy Seniors (60+) Parenting Through Separation Youth Groups (Anger Without Aggro, Creating Respectful Relationships, I have,I am,I Can) more... Click here for more details  |
Group Programmes
SAVVY SENIORS
This over 60's programme called 'Savvy Seniors' has been designed by Counsellor Jaqui Barrett and supports well and active elderly living alone in the city and dealing with loneliness, waning confidence and a lack of family and social supports.
Savvy Seniors meet fortnightly and have social, creative, educative and wellness objectives.
There are many benefits for participants which include creating a support and social network, having fun, building confidence, discussing topics relative to their age group and having a sense of contribution and value in designing their own unique programme.
The goal of the group is to become self supporting and self directing.
After 20 weeks the group moves into the second stage of creating and facilitating their own gatherings.
Groups are limited to around 12 participants, small enough to be intimate and supportive yet big enough to be interesting.
This current group of elders (ages range between 60 - mid 80's) have created a healthy support and social network between themselves.
People interested in wanting more information or expressing their interest can ring Home and Family Counselling Centre on 630 8961
Jaqui says “I believe this is an important initiative which will support our elders and help to maintain good mental health amongst this sometimes forgotten group in our communities. Feeling useful, remaining active and maintaining a mutually supportive network no doubt helps to protect against premature aging"
To enquire or register your interest, please email info@homeandfamily.org.nz or ring 630 8961 ext 0
Comments from past group members
Read article in Grownups.co.nz about Savvy Seniors here.
http://www.grownups.co.nz/read/directories/community_services_charities/adv-savvy-seniors
PARENTING THROUGH SEPARATION
This is a free education programme run by Home and Family Counselling that has been designed by the Ministry of Justice for parents considering separation or going through separation.
This is 2 hour two day programme that is usually run on a Tuesday from 6.30 - 8.30 pm.
Ideally both parents attend the programme but not at the same time. Children do not attend. The participants do not need to be referred by anyone and registration can be done by just calling Home and Family Counselling at 630 8961 etx 0.
The programme focusses on ways to achieve the most amicable separation for all concerned. It features an informative video in addition to a discussion which highlights the needs of children during separation. Its focus in on the needs of the children.
The course is being facilitated by Yolanda. View Yolanda's profile here.
2011 DATES : ALL DATES ARE SATURDAYS AND TIMINGS ARE 10.00 am - 2.30 pmJUNE 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3 To register for any of these dates please call reception at 630 8961 ext 0 |
YOUTH GROUPS IN SCHOOLS
1) ANGER WITHOUT AGGRO ( North Shore)
Over the six sessions this group covers topics such as:
• Identifying situations in which anger typically arises, using ‘triggers’ and ‘early warning signs’.
• Developing awareness of thoughts, feelings, emotions / actions and what we need, in these situations
• Distinguishing the difference between passive, aggressive & assertive ways of meeting our needs - using Circles of Self Control & No Control’, and ‘Tension Scales’.
• Strategies to gain self control and become assertive.
• Managing conflict and remaining safe in challenging situations.
Other Needs
Young people may have other issues they are dealing with in their lives in addition to the topics covered in the group, Home and Family Counselling offers a range of counselling services for young people and their families. Please let us know if you would like any information about our services or any other relevant support services.
To speak or write to either of the facilitators, contact Stephen May (stephenm@homeandfamily.org.nz) or Hazel Thompson (hazelt@homeandfamily.org.nz) on 4199853.
2) CREATING RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS ( North Shore)
Over the 6 sessions THIS COURSE aim to cover topics relevant to the theme of “Creating Respectful Relationships”. This will include the following themes:
• What builds friendships and other relationships
• What can undermine them
• Dealing with issues such as bullying, gossip and harassment
• Communication and assertion skills
• Personal limits and boundaries
Other Needs
Young people may have other issues they are dealing with in their lives in addition to the topics covered in a group, or they may have been very affected by issues around friendships. Home & Family Counselling offers a range of counselling services for young people and their families. Please let us know if you would like any information about our counselling services, or of other relevant support agencies.
Contact Details
To speak to a facilitator, contact Christine Carpenter or Heather McKay on: phone 4199853
3) I HAVE , I AM , I CAN
Many of the youth present with challenges relating to family life where there are issues such as addiction, poverty, immigration, separation and mental health concerns. These stressors greatly impact on their sense of self and thus their ability to achieve. Arising from the experience of delivering these programmes Home & Family Counselling has identified the need to develop a new programme that has more of a focus on developing resiliency.
We believe our new programme will greatly assist youth to be better able to cope with many of the stressors and experience more success in their lives, within school, families, peer groups and the wider community.
The outcomes that we envisage for these young people are:
• Making better choices in their lives;
• Greater aspiration in what they can do /achieve for themselves
• Greater motivation to achieve their goals
• Knowledge of how they can achieve them i.e. what resources they have.
• Risk reduction
Indicators to assess programme performance will include evaluations by participants, their families, facilitators and the host schools.
The programme is run in High Schools, at no cost to the school, and requires the support from a lead person within the school; usually this is via the guidance counselling department. The programme runs for 6 consecutive weeks, 2 hours per session and is for both males and females.
If you are interested in finding out more about this programme please contact Shelley Anderson at Home and Family Counselling, North Shore at PH 4199853