OUR PROGRAMMES

Waves:

A GRIEF EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR ADULTS BEREAVED BY SUICIDE.

The primary focus of the WAVES programme is to provide people with the opportunity to participate in a psycho-educational programme that offers an experience of healing and community by connecting them with other people who have been bereaved by suicide. The purpose of WAVES in this context is to help adults learn more about grief and suicide, find meaning in their experiences, learn to mange emotions, reduce stigmatisation and feelings of isolation and assist them to move forward

Mentoring and Youth Work:

We provide mentoring for young people for 3-6 months depending on the situation. This involves weekly connections where we talk to young people about what is going on in their lives, build safety plans if required and tailor appropriate programmes to provide information and education for the purpose of helping them to develop tools and strategies that they can use now and in the future. Our programmes are varied and include life skills, self-esteem, tools and strategies to allow the understanding of emotions, particularly anger. We also run Discovery Camps, where we take youth away for four days so that they are able to discover their potential and begin to develop a sense of identity and self-worth.

Triple P Parenting (the Positive Parenting Programme):

A programme to support parents and caregivers by engaging, encouraging and empowering families to address common child and adolescent social, emotional and behavioural challenges. Triple P aims to enhance a parent’s knowledge, skills and confidence; to promote the development of non-violent, protective, and nurturing environments for children; to promote the development, growth, health and social competence of children and to enhance the competence, resourcefulness, and self-sufficiency of parenting in raising their children.

We offer:

Triple P Primary Discussion Groups (for parents of children aged 0-9)
Triple P Discussion Groups for parents of Teenagers (for parents of children aged 10-17)
One-on-one Support
Stepping Stones: For Parents of Children with Disabilities

Triple P Primary Discussion Group Topics:

Dealing with Disobedience
Managing Fighting and Aggression
Hassle-free Shopping with Children.
Developing Good Bedtime Routines

Teen Discussion Topics:

Getting teenagers to co-operate
Coping with Teenager’s Emotions
Building Teenagers Survival Skills
Reducing Family Conflict

Family Work:

We also provide social worker support for families. Common reasons for referral are domestic violence, budgeting, parenting, advocacy and information giving along with support to specialist services should this be required. Often, we will try to support the parent/caregiver (when we are working with a young person) as this is more likely to bring about long-term change. We also offer the Triple P parenting programme either in a group setting or through one-on-one connections.

Two Coats Clothing Co-op:

“Let the person who has two coats, give one to the person who has none.” The Last Wednesday of Every Month 9:30am – 11:30am

Come and donate some old clothes and pick up some more! Five items of adult clothing plus five items of children’s clothing.

ALL WELCOME!

120 Picton Street, Howick