Tena Koutou Katoa,
A new term ahead and exciting times for Caring Families Aotearoa! You may have heard we have brand new trainings being delivered over the next year! I want to especially highlight the Ako Ngātahi series of on-line trainings that are available, as we don’t have many Northwest caregivers tuning in. These are only 1-hour discussion sessions between one of our Regional Coordinators (sometimes me 😊) and either our Programme Manager or Therapist. There are daytime and evening options too. If you struggle to get to training or don’t have training near you, they are such a great option to tune into and keep filling your kete! Follow the link below to see this month’s sessions.
Teena Bennett
North West Regional Coordinator
06 281 1642 or 027 285 6015
Training
“What’s Behind the Behaviour – Healing Centred Engagement” and “Making Changes – Stability in Hard Times” are two of our new face-to-face trainings. Training will be available from August through to November in New Plymouth, Whanganui and Taumarunui over these months. Keep an eye out for our mailouts with more in-depth information, or click below for our training calendar for dates, times, and locations.
If you have any questions, require assistance registering or wish to register by phone please contact:
Dagmar Cronauer, Training Administrator
Free 0800 693 323 l Ph 04 282 0767
DagmarC@caringfamilies.org.nz
I am still keen to hear from anyone who is interested in being involved on the Northwest Committee. It would be fantastic to have a few people who enjoyed contributing their ideas and a little time to assist around events for caregivers. Give me a call if you wish to know more.
Dates for your Diary
The Sensational Child
The sensory world of children who have experienced trauma will develop in ways that are attuned to their survival in challenging environments. Occupational Therapist Lyndal Henry will discuss the way your child may experience their sensory world and provide insight into behavior that is sensory triggered. This will be of interest to Caregivers who have children with other developmental disorders such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Autism. Lyndal will cover:
- ‘The Eight Senses’
- ‘Sensory Red Flags’
- ‘Sensory defensiveness and sensory calming’
Date: Saturday 7th August
Time: 11.30am to 2.00pm
Venue: St James Church Supper Room
24 Lawry Street, Moturoa, New Plymouth
Coffee/tea and lunch are provided.
Please RSVP by Thursday 5th August to Teena on 027 353 1858 or northwest@caringfamilies.org.nz
More about Lyndal Henry
Lyndal has been an Occupational Therapist since 1982. She has worked in many different areas and has enjoyed them all. She is currently running her own therapy private practice focusing on children with learning disabilities, ADHD, FASD, Autism, and sensory processing challenges. She enjoys seeing children learn new skills and understand how their bodies works.
It is a play/fun-based therapy environment where Lyndal offers child-led interactive play with a therapeutic base. Lyndal also loves teaching parents/caregivers and teaching staff fun and effective ways of helping children grow and learn.
PACE Support Group –Term 3
Dates: Tuesdays – 4th August and 7th September
Time: 1.00pm to 2.45pm
Venue: CFA office, 28 Young St, New Plymouth. (through a glass door at the rear of the building).
All welcome; please give me a call if you would like to know more.
Teena 027 285 6015
“Iti nei, iti nei / take small steps to achieve your goals”.
Mā te wā / see you later,
Teena
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