Autism Spectrum Disorder​​ (Takiwātanga)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a difference in how the brain develops and functions.

How to talk to children about death

What is the right thing to say, especially at a time when a parent is often going through their own grief?

Anxiety

Anxiety is a natural part of how our body prepares for challenges, but when it becomes overwhelming or constant, it can impact daily life and wellbeing.

If you are feeling suicidal

Are you finding yourself thinking about suicide?​

Family break-up

​When a break up happens in the family, it can be hard on everyone, especially when there are children involved.

Suicide and rainbow communities

​Aotearoa has the highest rate of youth suicide in the developed world, with rates for LGBTQI+ people, even higher.

Abusive relationships

​Partner abuse is a sign of an unhealthy relationship.

Bereavement

When someone close to you dies​

How to build resilience

Ways to build resilience in children, teens and adults, and in families, groups, schools, businesses, organisations and communities.

Parenting

Parenting is one of the most rewarding, challenging, joyous and frustrating experiences that we can have. ​

Loss of health

One of the biggest challenges of any illness or disability is coping with the changes, losses, and grief that they can bring with them.

Ageing

As people age, they commonly face many changes and losses. Grieving for these, and adjusting to new circumstances, can be hard.​

Moving house? Helping your kids and teens through it.

Deciding to move house begins a string of chain reactions within any family. Every situation is different and every child and teen is different, but some do struggle with the changes.

Delayed grief

The natural grief process helps us adjust to loss. Delayed grief means the grief process hasn’t started or is stuck. This can be for a variety of reasons. ​

Loss of job

Losing your job, for any reason, can be as stressful as losing a loved one. Here you can find different ideas to get you through this challenging time.