Parenting programmes in Whangārei
We deliver four parenting programmes each school term.
Our services are free to whānau who care for children 18 years and under.
You can attend one programme per term.
Please organise child-care as we are unable to accommodate children.
Self-referral is welcome.
Building Awesome Whānau
Building a great family team. If you’re looking after tamariki, Jigsaw North can help you become an awesome parent, grandparent or caregiver – even more awesome than you already are!
Run over 6 weekly, 2 hour sessions, with a small group of parents and one of our amazing facilitators. We keep it REAL. Lots of fun and useful stuff.
Circle of Security Parenting
Building emotional attachment and security with children. At times, all parents can feel lost or confused about what their child might need from them. Learn what emotional needs a child may be expressing with difficult behaviour, and how to protect and nurture babies through teens while encouraging independence.
Run over 8 consecutive weeks with our specially trained facilitators.
Mai te Pō ki te Ao Mārama
Te ihi, te wehi, te wana me te mana
Helping Māmās to understand the anger and awhi them to find other ways to connect with their tamariki.
Run over 8 consecutive weeks in a small, supportive group.
Teenage Years – parents of 13 to 18 year olds
Navigating the teen years, covering a range of topics, including the importance of love and connection, different parenting styles and understanding your teenager, their brain and their big feelings, including creating the right atmosphere, setting boundaries, improved communication, discipline and consequences, building self-esteem and a future focus.
Seasons for Growth Adult Programmes
Understanding Change, Loss and Grief Adult Seminar (3 hours)
An interactive seminar for adults seeking to deepen their general understanding of the nature and impact of change loss and grief on their wellbeing.
Exploring the Seasons of Grief small group Adult Programme (2.5 hours over 4 weeks)
Provides a small group environment for adults to learn and share in more depth about the personal impacts of change, loss and grief on their wellbeing, and develops skills in communication, decision-making and problem-solving.
Please let us know if you are interested in the Seasons for Growth adult programme as we run it on a "needs" basis when we have enough numbers.
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