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Navigating Life's Challenges: A mental well-being workshop
Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in:
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mental health
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mental wellbeing
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resilience
In a world that moves faster every day, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by constant change, uncertainty, and the weight of expectations. You're not alone if you're coping with anxiety, grief, loss, depression, or relationship struggles
An Introduction to Neurodiversity Affirming Practice for Mental Health
Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in:
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mental wellbeing
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support
Come along to this in-person workshop exploring neurodiversity affirming practice for mental health, delivered by Rebecca Rae-Hodgson - a multiply neurodivergent occupational therapist
Thrive 2025 Seminar: Spotlight on mental health
Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in:
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Aspire Canterbury, Step Ahead and the BrainTree Wellness Centre invite the disabled community and their whānau to join this Thrive series of inspiring talks. Dr
Pasifika Youth Wellbeing roles needed at Tangata Atumotu Trust
Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in:
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Kia orana, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni and warm Pacific greetings
A guide to starting physical movement
Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in:
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Physical movement is a major tool for uplifting our mental wellbeing. It releases endorphins which lift our mood and give us a greater sense of confidence and achievement
Neufeld Aotearoa Conference: Navigating mental health and behaviour challenges
Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in:
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Join this inspiring conference in Christchurch for parents and professionals, and anyone who is interested in holding hope for all of our tamariki and rangitahi. Date: Wednesday 4th June 2025.Time: 9am to 9pm
Hoarding Unpacked: Training for professionals in Christchurch
Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in:
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Hoarding Unpacked with Maire Joy Barron is returning Christchurch! This training supports professionals in their understanding, responses and efforts to address the complex and costly issue of hoarding disorder
Thrive 2025 Seminar: Mental fitness
Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in:
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disabilities
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mental wellbeing
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seminar
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resilience
Aspire Canterbury, Step Ahead and the BrainTree Wellness Centre invite the disabled community and their whānau to join this Thrive series of inspiring talks
Upcoming workshops at The Women's Centre
Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in:
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The Women's Centre are offering the following opportunities at 48 Fitzgerald Avenue in the Central City. Enrol early to avoid disappointment! Visit the Women's Centre website for more information on these courses, including how to enrol now
Health-related workshops from Canterbury WEA
Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in:
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planning
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Come along to the WEA and learn ways to support your physical and mental wellbeing at these upcoming offerings in May 2025. All sessions are held at their Central City location (59 Gloucester Street)
Whai Rawatia te Oranga Open groups from He Waka Tapu
Posted: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in:
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He Waka Tapu is running a series of open groups to members of the community - a new Whai Rawatia te Oranga (Pursue the wealth of health) holistic health pursuit initiative
Connect with nature to uplift your wellbeing
Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in:
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There’s plenty of research that shows spending time in nature has a positive effect on both your physical and mental wellbeing. Being able to see, touch or experience nature can help to lower stress, ease muscle tension and lift our mood
How to manage difficult feelings around significant world events
Posted: Monday, March 10, 2025 in:
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If you’ve been experiencing difficult thoughts and feelings about news events recently, you’re not alone in that. Hearing about these negative news events could lead to feelings of powerlessness, sadness, anger, fear or instability
Take part in a NZ study on mental health, wellbeing, and resilience
Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in:
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Health researchers from Waikato University and the University of Auckland are conducting a resilience study and need participants from Christchurch who are: Able to discuss factors that are important to their mental health and wellbeing; and Interested i
How’s life in Christchurch?
Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in:
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 5th February 2025 The latest Quality of Life survey shows that 80 percent of residents are enjoying life in Christchurch
Setting goals and looking after your mental wellbeing
Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in:
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Would you like to set some goals for this year, but feel overwhelmed simply thinking about the idea? That’s okay. While setting goals can be fun and exciting, it’s also completely optional
Refugees and mental wellbeing: A call for community approaches in Aotearoa
Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in:
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This research paper was co-produced by a mental health special interest group as part of the Migrant and Refugee Health Research Centre at Auckland University of Technology
Mapping the blue-green benefits of ecosystem services in Rolleston
Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in:
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Selwyn District Council media release: 23rd September 2024 Which parts of Rolleston have the most trees and shade? Where are the greatest numbers of bird species to be found? Who’s got the best views? And who lives closest to green spaces? Ten new maps of
Micronutrients used to treat antenatal depression in world first study
Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in:
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women
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University of Canterbury media release: 4th June 2024 UC researchers have used vitamins and minerals to alleviate symptoms of depression during pregnancy
Free osteopathy offer from Ara to mums and bubs
Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in:
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The Ara Osteopathic Clinic provides 3 FREE appointments pre or post birth for mums and 2 free appointments for babies. The clinic provides treatments and relief from aches, pains or injuries
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