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Wellbeing & Resilience Groups
Our Wellbeing & Resilience Groups are led by qualified counsellors and therapists. These safe and inclusive online groups provide valuable tools and tips for improving your wellbeing, including:
- Mindfulness & Self Compassion
- Creative Arts Therapy for Wellbeing
- Resilience & Managing Emotions
- Managing Depression & Anxiety
- Self Care Today
- Managing Stress/Anxiety & Change
- Parenting Tweens & Teens through Stress & Anxiety
- Wellbeing Kete for Young Adults (18-24)
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Online groups are being offered at various times and days throughout the week, contact our friendly team for the latest offerings at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 09 441 8989
Click to view brochureWhat is a Wellbeing and Resilience group?
Wellbeing groups provide a safe and inclusive space for participants to learn tools and techniques to improve wellbeing.
Group members participate at their own pace, and there is no expectation to share information they are not comfortable with, although often participants do find it helpful to share their experiences and learnings.
All groups are confidential and are led by qualified facilitators who are committed to the process of improving wellbeing.
Comments from Past Groups Participants……
* Many of our groups are free with a referral from a GP, health professional or community organisations e.g. counsellor, nurse, social worker - see brochure for details.
* Participants must be 18 years old or over and either live in the WDHB catchment area (Waitakere, North Shore, Rodney) or access health services in the area. For those under 18 years old looking for support, please contact us to explore options.
If being referred by your GP, other health professional or community organisations please register by calling 441-8989 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
* Your referral is valid for one year and you may enrol for one group per term.
In-Person Groups & Online Groups
Online Group PARENTING TWEENS & TEENS THROUGH STRESS & ANXIETY
In a time of great change, young people’s stress and anxiety is increasing. This supportive group helps parents manage the challenges that parenting young people aged 11-18 can bring.Join a supportive, non-judgmental space to learn strategies and tools to help you parent young people through the challenges they face.
DATE Every Thursday 27/10 to 17/11
TIME 7:00pm – 8:30pm (4 Sessions)
VENUE Online (Zoom)FACILITATOR
Tillie Lima BCouns, DipBus, DipCouns NZAC (Prov)
Online Group MANAGING STRESS, ANXIETY & CHANGE
This group will focus on understanding how to manage stress, anxiety and change in your life. It will provide you with tools, techniques, and coping mechanisms for you to utilise when difficult situations occur. We are aware that when change happens this can sometimes create anxiety. We will look at the body’s warning signs and how to prepare for when life situations happen. This will allow you to manage your stress and anxiety effectively.
DATE Every Tuesday 25/10 to 15/11
TIME 6:00pm – 7:30pm (4 Sessions)
VENUE Online (Zoom)
FACILITATOR Maria Thorndyke Dip PC Couns, Dip Sach Psych, Dip Clinical Sup, reg ICP
Online Group GOAL SETTING & CONFIDENCE FOR YOUNG ADULTS (18-24)
In this online group you will learn ways to create a positive mindset to achieve your goals and dreams. Topics include, Exploring the things that you love to do; How to set goals and keep on track; Developing a strong mindset for self-belief and self-confidence, acknowledge your achievements and learn how to ride the storm when plans don’t work out.
DATE Every Wednesday 26/10 to 16/11
TIME 6:00pm – 7:30pm (4 Sessions)
VENUE Online (Zoom)
FACILITATOR Lisa Mitchell BSocSc (Hons)
In- Person Group MINDFULNESS & SELF COMPASSION
This group focuses on enabling you to learn about how to create your personal Kete of wellbeing tools. An attitude of self-compassion will be encouraged by introducing ideas, strategies, and practices* for you to use in your life. We offer you a safe space for you to talk and discuss ideas, techniques, and approaches to create positive wellbeing.
DATE Every Tuesday 25/10 to 6/12
TIME 9:30am - 11:30am (7 Sessions)
VENUE Hearts & Minds Community Hub 65 Pearn Crescent, Northcote 0627
FACILITATOR Sonia Lopez BECE, Post Grad Dip Counselling, MNZAC
* Mindfulness, Mindful Self Compassion, ACT
In-Person Group Creative Arts Therapy for Wellbeing
This Creative Arts Therapy group offers a gentle and playful way of tapping into and expressing thoughts and feelings. The process of art making, including creative writing, can bring about new insights and improve self-awareness. Being creative with a group fosters a sense of connection with others. No art skills required, just a willingness to experiment and explore through the art interventions and themes offered.
DATE Every Tuesday 18/10 to 6/12
TIME 12:30pm - 2:30pm (8 sessions)
OR
DATE Every Tuesday 18/10 to 6/12
TIME 6:00pm - 8:00pm (8 sessions)
VENUE Hearts & Minds Community Hub 65 Pearn Crescent, Northcote 0627
FACILITATOR Angie Richardson BEd, MAAT (Clinical) ANZACATA, NZTC
In-Person Group Managing Depression & Anxiety
This group offers a safe space to manage depressive and anxious states of mind. Drawing from established therapeutic approaches*, you will be introduced to healthy ways of managing internal distress, relationships and connecting with others.
DATE Every Wednesday 26/10 to 7/12
TIME 12:30pm – 2:30pm (7 Sessions)
VENUE Sunnynook Community Centre 148 Sycamore Drive, Sunnynook 0620
OR
DATE Every Thursday 27/10 to 8/12
TIME 10:30am – 12:30pm (7 Sessions)
VENUE Manutewhau Community Hub, 74B Oreil Avenue, West Harbour 0618
FACILITATOR Nicola Duncan BA Hons, Post Grad Dip CBT, MNZAC
* CBT, Sensory Modulation, Mindfulness
In-Person Group & Online Group Resilience & Managing Emotions
This group will encourage and promote a more positive sense of self. You will explore Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Personality Types and learn strategies that will help you cope with difficult feelings, identify your personal values and improve self-care and relationships. Add “Doable Action” to your coping skills, including ways of making sure the action is manageable, under your control and suited to you!
DATE Every Tuesday 25/10 to 6/12
TIME 12:30pm – 2:30pm (7 Sessions)
VENUE Sunnynook Community Centre 148 Sycamore Drive, Sunnynook 0620
OR
DATE Every Wednesday 26/10 to 7/12
TIME 7:00pm – 8:30pm (7 Sessions)
VENUE Online (zoom)
FACILITATOR Karen Venter MA Clinical Psych, MsocSci Psych, HED
In-Person Group A SHORT COURSE IN MINDFULNESS & SELF COMPASSION
This is a short course for anyone who is interested in understanding some tools and techniques of mindfulness. If you have previously attended a Mindfulness group through Hearts & Minds, or elsewhere, or are simply interested in learning more about Mindfulness, then this group is perfect for you. The group will cover ideas, strategies and practices* of Mindfulness and Wellbeing. An attitude of self-compassion will be encouraged. Opportunities will be provided to refresh and clarify exisiting skills and knowledges around practices of Mindfulness.
DATE Every Monday 07/11 to 5/12 (*this course will not run on 28/11)
TIME 6.30pm-8.30pm (4 Sessions)
VENUE Hearts & Minds Community Hub, 65 Pearn Crescent, Northcote 0627
FACILITATOR Sonia Lopez BECE, Post Grad Dip Counselling, MNZAC
* Mindfulness, Mindful Self Compassion, ACT