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 their future.
Our programmes are varied and include life skills, self-esteem, tools and strategies to allow understanding of emotions, particularly anger and also discovery camp 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.
We also provide social work support to families. Common reasons for referral are domestic violence, budgeting, parenting, advocacy and information giving along with support to specialist services should this be required. Where we are working with a young person, we try to support the parent/caregiver as well as the young person as we believe this is more likely to bring about long term change. We also offer Triple P parenting programme either in a group setting or through one on one connections.
Strengthening Families helps you get the best support for your family/ whānau to thrive. All the people and agencies who could help your family are brought together. Together you discuss your family’s needs and agree on what everyone is going to do. Eleven New Zealand government agencies are actively involved with Strengthening Families along with hundreds of community-based services
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 Group (for parents of children aged 0-9)
Triple P Discussion Group 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 teenagers emotions
Building teenagers survival skills
Reducing family conflict
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.
A programme that helps develop an understanding of anger and violence within a person’s own context. A values based programme, it looks at habits of thinking and speaking and the behavior that stems from there. Outcomes of active participation in the programme include improved self-esteem and confidence, healthier relationships and improved communication.
A hands on course that teaches tangible life skills that can be personalized to help people become more proactive in creating the kind of life that they desire. Topics covered include taking responsibility, making choices, goal setting and prioritizing. This course is designed to be facilitated either in one on one mentoring sessions or in a group setting, either at the Sowers Trust or within a community setting.
The self esteem programme is a hands on tool that teaches young people not only to recognise their own strengths and resources, but to challenge negative thinking and self talk. The self esteem programme looks at the root of what is causing low self esteem and confidence, and provides young people with effective tools in helping them to utilise their strengths and build resilience.
Teaching basic fundamentals of boxing and fitness. Building a fun environment and at the same time learning valuable life lessons such as discipline, commitment, confidence and self-care. Striving to create a space free of ego and filled with empowerment through fitness and staying healthy. When you feel good, you look good and will do good!
“Let the person who has two coats, give one to the person who has none.”
In the Picton Centre at 120 Picton St, Howick.
