Our two group programmes for tamariki, Wise-Up and ACES, offer meaningful development and support to help tamariki thrive. Programmes are run throughout school terms depending on demand. We can also facilitate programmes at your school on request.
Enquire today to secure a spot for your child or request a programme at your school!
"It has been invaluable for us and I would highly recommend it to other families who need an outside source to support, encourage and listen to their child and guide them through a tough time." - Parent feedback
ACES is an 6-week programme for children aged 7-11 years old experiencing the separation of their parents.
Parents separating can be an emotional journey for the whole whānau, and can be confusing for children involved.
ACES provides a safe space for your child to learn about different emotions, talk through how things are for them and develop strategies that can help them manage hard emotions now and into the future.
"Children feel normalised about their experiences listening to each other and realising they're not alone. "They come out of the program with a better understanding of their emotions, coping strategies and a positive outlook for the future" - ACES course facilitator
Wise-Up is a 10-session life skills programme for 8-10 year olds, supporting children to recognise feelings and emotions, and to explore new and different ways of dealing with them. Children also learn about themselves, what makes them special as well as building confidence while focusing on personal strengths. Workshops will be offered to support and inform caregivers of the children attending the programme. Wise-Up is a children's life skills group programme to build confidence, cope with worry, build self-esteem, develop social skills, manage emotions and keep themselves safe. Wise-Up runs every term in different schools and community venues around Christchurch.
"The emotional intelligence he developed during Wise Up really helped set him up for going into adolescent years" - Wise-Up parent
Women should have the confidence to be all they can be. Women Wise is a free course that helps women look ahead and change negative thought patterns and self-talk. By learning how to live with more self-belief, they can discover their full potential and fulfill life, employment and relationship goals. Women Wise is run on request, with a minimum number of participants. We can run Women Wise for your organisation, at a cost.
Loneliness and difficulties opening up can be hard for men. Men on a Mission is a seven-week group programme that helps men develop strengths and skills, discuss issues and overcome isolation, by helping men with a range of services, activities, work or training opportunities. It includes basic cooking instruction, communication, life-skills and self-care information, guest speakers and outdoor activities. Men on a Mission is run in conjunction with The Salvation Army Hope Centre. This course is run during the second and fourth terms of the school year.
Kylie Morel
Groups Coordinator
Email: Kylie.Morel@mmsi.org.nz
Ph: 027 288 7842
You can make a donation towards ensuring that our programmes remain free for all who need them. Your gift will enable children to develop life-changing skills and become confident teenagers. By helping us offer these programmes for free, you're making sure that no one misses out.
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