Education Services
Education Services Introduction & About our Workshops |
| Enrolment Conditions |
| Workshop Enrolment Form |
| Free Groups For Children & Their Parents |
| Change, Loss & Grief Group |
| Walk With Confidence Group |
| Skills For Managing Anger Group |
| Groups For Adults |
| Self Assertion |
| Parenting Through Separation |
| Anxiety Workshop |
| You’re Worth It! |
| Professional Development Workshops |
| Superheroes for Boys |
| Boys in Early Childhood Education |
About our Professional Workshops:
• All workshops are held in the lounge, Methodist Church 264 Broadway Avenue Palmerston North
• You can enroll by calling, emailing or faxing ‘The Education Team’ at Methodist Social Services. (see top of this page)
• A deposit is required to confirm your booking, otherwise your place is not confirmed and may be given away. However, we are happy to enrol people in lieu of their deposit.
• Payment is required in full before the workshop (though allowances can be made on discussion)
• Coffee and tea are provided throughout the day.
• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are inclusive in the workshop price.
• Handouts will be provided for your reference during the workshops.
7 weekly sessions for primary/intermediate aged children and their parents/caregivers, dealing with changes including separation, divorce and death.
Loss and grief are a part of life for everyone, but until recently, it was not acknowledged that children grieve for losses in their lives just as adults do.
Feelings of loss and grief can be brought about by many things. Death, separation, a grandparent moving away or becoming ill, can all contribute to feelings of loss and grief.
There are often loss and grief issues for children of families living apart. Sometimes these issues come up months or years later or when a parent enters a new relationship.
There is no ‘right’ time to deal with loss and no ‘right’ age.
Being part of a group can help children to realise that what they feel is normal and being part of a group can provide support for parents/caregivers.
Aims of the Group
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8 weekly sessions. Helping you develop your belief in yourself and your self assertion skills, so you can make the changes you want in your life.
Topics covered will include:
Facilitated in a comfortable environment within a group of no more than 10 people
The Rickter Scale® is an exciting, creative, solution focused package that provides you with an innovative, non-paper based, individually tailored assessment and evaluation tool. Using the Rickter Scale® individuals can set realistic and achievable goals, contribute to an action plan and help determine the appropriate level of support they require. This workshop would be of use to Social Workers, and Counsellors
The Rickter Scale® can help deliver clear benefits if you:
The Rickter Guidance Model
Is a powerful assessment process, enabling you to work more effectively with
individuals and groups.
By combining a solutions- focused model with the unique Rickter Scale® Board we can
provide you with a tailor-made assessment and planning package.
Using the Rickter Scale® individuals can set realistic and achievable goals, contribute to
an action plan and help determine the appropriate level of support they require.
The Rickter Scale®:
The Rickter Company can:
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About the Facilitator:
Linda is a NZ European, living in Motueka, with a supervision practice in Nelson. She has nearly 30 years in the field of social services, community development, and management in NGO sector and community education. Linda is a strengths based, solution focused and reflective practitioner. Linda has been an advocate for the Rickter Company for the past two years and in February 2007 became a Rickter Company Associate with a training and practitioner role within NZ. She believes that clients have the wisdom to achieve their potential and her role in their drive towards change is to provide the open spaces and tools to explore the possibilities.
Linda loves the outdoors, the garden provides nourishment and river fishing is a passion (not always providing nourishment of the trout kind!) A great reader and a life long learner she is currently learning the ukulele and Te Reo at the local marae
Children’s Skills For Managing Anger Group: 9 weekly sessions for primary aged
children and their parents/caregivers, designed to help children handle conflict more effectively.
Children will learn:
Parents will learn to support their child in the change process by:
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Looking at the issues, expectations and possible strategies for improving life within a family made up of a parent, a step parent and children.
The Issues
Solutions and Strategies
Course Arrangements
Participants should attend the course as a couple.
Format
One Saturday afternoons and one follow up evening about a month after the course has finished to allow participants the chance to talk about if and how they have been able to use their learning and to develop further strategies
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1 or 2 sessions. A FREE information programme, funded by the Ministry of Justice, aimed at helping parents understand how they can best support their children through the process of separation.
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6 sessions. Learn techniques that can help you to be aware of your symptoms and gain control over them.
Anxiety is a common problem which causes a great deal of distress to those who experience it.
It may include:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you may benefit from joining the Anxiety Workshop.
In a friendly and encouraging group discussion format, learn techniques that can help you to be aware of your symptoms and gain control over them.
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Get in touch with the real you, strengthen your sense of self, build your confidence, self esteem and self-acceptance. Explore beliefs that hold you back and receive support and encouragement as you set and achieve goals.
Do you sometimes feel…
If you have answered yes to any of the above, this workshop could be for you.
Learn...
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Covers understanding why adolescents feel angry, differences between anger and abuse, triggers, problem solving and boundary setting. Suitable for parents, community educators, teachers, social workers, family workers, counsellors, RTLB’s, nurses and health workers and care-givers
Also focuses on:
| What’s anger, what’s abuse? | Theories on anger |
| Adolescent power and powerlessness | Communicating anger |
| Understanding why adolescents feel angry | Problem solving |
| Parent power and powerlessness | Boundary setting/stopping abuse |
| Tools for early awareness and action | Negotiation |
| Triggers | Initiation |
| Time out | Anonymity of youth |
Creating a community ecology to help with adolescents
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About the Facilitator: Warwick Pudney
Warwick Pudney has spent the last 25 years working with men, youth and families and has specialised in the area of anger and abusive behaviour , men’s welfare and parenting.
He was the founding C.E.O. of Man Alive, N.Z.’s first social service for men, youth and boys. which is pioneering new ways of assisting men to alter behaviour and lifestyles. He lectures and researches in Violence and Trauma Studies and Psycho-social issues at Auckland University of Technology
In 2000 was awarded a U.N.E.S.C.O. Peace-builders Award. And in 2004 he was awarded a Q.S.M. for public service. He has 3 children – 2 sons and a daughter.
A workshop for parents, community education, teachers, social workers, family workers, RTLB’s, nurses and health workers and care-givers. Of particular use to pre school teachers, childcare centres and play centres.
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Superheroes have sometimes been too hard for ECE. Rough play or sexism have been put forward as reasons. Come and hear why superheroes are important to young children for a sense of powerful personal agency and aspiration. Superheroes also allow us a means of discussing and developing values and beliefs.
Why children need superhero play
Why superheroes have been persecuted
Boys superheroes
Superheroes have values
Creating safety
Dress ups are endowed with meaning.
Who are your heroes and heroines?
About the Facilitator: Warwick Pudney
Warwick Pudney has spent the last 25 years working with men, youth and familiesand has specialised in the area of anger and abusive behaviour , men’s welfare and parenting.
He was the founding C.E.O. of Man Alive, N.Z.’s first social service for men, youth and boys. which is pioneering new ways of assisting men to alter behaviour and lifestyles. He lectures and researches in Violence and Trauma Studies and Psycho-social issues at Auckland University of Technology
In 2000 was awarded a U.N.E.S.C.O. Peace-builders Award. And in 2004 he was awarded a Q.S.M. for public service. He has 3 children – 2 sons and a daughter.
Facilitated by Jeannie Wright (Associate Professor of Counselling, Massey University)
Content and price and times yet to be confirmed.
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About the Facilitator: Jeannie Wright
Jeannie Wright is Associate Professor in Counselling at Massey University in New
Zealand. Jeannie has practised and taught counselling and psychotherapy in the UK, USA and, most memorably, at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji. Her research interests
include the use of creative writing for personal development and for reflective practice,.
She has presented on these subjects at conferences internationally. Currently, she is
researching the uses of expressive and reflective writing e.g. journals, poems, learning logs and unsent letters, for training in counselling and psychotherapy
Suitable for all teachers, Nga Kaiako of pre-schoolers, community educators, RTLB’s, counsellors, social workers, health practitioners and interested parents.
Brain Basics and Beyond! Blends research and practical application within a framework of brain based childhood development linking brain, body and heart interaction and integration
This workshop features an approach to teaching and learning that emphasizes brain, body, and heart interaction and integration. Recent and relevant theory and research are presented in an activity/action based format, the goal being practical application use in any setting.
A unique and important aspect of this workshop is the connection made between various child development frameworks and the growth and development of the human brain. Equally unique, the workshop also blends
recent findings about the importance of the “second brain” (enteric nervous system, or “gut” brain) and the actual brain (with its own perceptions, memories, and information processing system) that operates within the heart.
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About the Facilitator:
Tim Burns has over 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher, counselor,
programme director, university instructor, and staff development specialist
He is the author of three books, numerous resource manuals, and a brain/body/heart curriculum guide suitable for teaching 5th - 12th grade.
He has worked with over two thousand schools, along with hundreds of youth serving organisations and agencies across the US and abroad. Tim is the father of three talented, and creative daughters, and the proud grandfather of two. He currently lives with his wife Linda in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Suitable for all teachers, Nga Kaiako of pre-schoolers, community educators, RTLB’s, counsellors, social workers, health practitioners and interested parents. The Next Step uses a resiliency and protective factor approach to enhanced child well being and school success that will help participants become more resourceful in developing the best possible environment for healthy development and learning.
This workshop will bring the latest research on resiliency-building and protective factors to a proven action-training format through which participants become more resourceful in creating the best possible environment for healthy development and learning.
The framework has been used in both school and community settings where the presenting problems were seemingly intractable, such as discipline, lack of respect for rules, low motivation, high absenteeism, low staff morale, and school drop-out.
The goal of the workshop is to provide participants with the mental models and tools to begin the change process immediately.
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About the Facilitator:
Tim Burns has over 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher, counselor,
programme director, university instructor, and staff development specialist
He is the author of three books, numerous resource manuals, and a brain/body/heart curriculum guide suitable for teaching 5th - 12th grade.
He has worked with over two thousand schools, along with hundreds of youth serving organisations and agencies across the US and abroad. Tim is the father of three talented, and creative daughters, and the proud grandfather of two. He currently lives with his wife Linda in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Suitable for all teachers, Nga Kaiako of pre-schoolers, community educators, RTLB’s, counsellors, social workers, health practitioners and interested parents It’s about Balance! focuses on stress management, renewal and resiliency for educators and beyond, looking at research, problem solving, and improving personal wellbeing
This workshop addresses theory, recent research and most importantly, practical and effective application. You’ll enjoy and benefit in both your personal life and in the professional/classroom setting, and you’ll learn techniques for immediate use.
Topics will include:
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About the Facilitator:
Tim Burns has over 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher, counselor,
programme director, university instructor, and staff development specialist
He is the author of three books, numerous resource manuals, and a brain/body/heart curriculum guide suitable for teaching 5th - 12th grade.
He has worked with over two thousand schools, along with hundreds of youth serving organisations and agencies across the US and abroad. Tim is the father of three talented, and creative daughters, and the proud grandfather of two. He currently lives with his wife Linda in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Children’s Walk With Confidence Group
(formerly Choice Works)
8 weekly sessions for children aged 8-10 and their parents/caregivers. Choices, Communication and Clear Thinking. Life skills for children before they hit their teens.
Parent / Care-giver’s Programme: Learn techniques that you can teach your children to help them bounce back from life’s knocks; skills to help your children to:
A detailed workbook is supplied that can be used as an ongoing resource
Children’s Programme; Children will learn to:
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A workshop for teachers, nurses, social workers and other human services professionals, especially students and practitioners of counselling and psychology
Selves on the page– unburdening, externalising, exploring’
The therapeutic potential of expressive and reflective writing is now well researched.
Writing can cure and can be a way for us all to take control of our own
emotional wellbeing.
Largely experiential, this workshop will focus on a range of ways of using writing:
Participants will be introduced both theoretically and practically to a range of
writing therapy techniques.
This workshop is a unique opportunity to access the knowledge, experience and expertise of one of the few researchers currently working in this field in New Zealand
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About the Facilitator:
Jeannie Wright is Associate Professor in Counselling at Massey University in New
Zealand. Jeannie has practised and taught counselling and psychotherapy in the UK, USA and, most memorably, at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji. Her research interests
include the use of creative writing for personal development and for reflective practice.
She has presented on these subjects at conferences internationally. Currently, she is researching the uses of expressive and reflective writing e.g. journals, poems, learning logs and unsent letters, for training in counselling and psychotherapy
This workshop will cover:
By the end of the workshop you will have had the opportunity to develop a plan that considers how your organisation is structured and operates in a strength based way from governance, to day to day operations.
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About the Facilitators:
Chris and Karen both teach in the School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work, Massey University in the areas of supervision and strengths-based practice and are passionate about strengths-based practice as a highly effective approach in working with people and within organisations.
Karen Shepherd
MANZASW, BSW PGDip Soc Serv Sup, Registered Social Worker
Karen has had extensive and varied experience as a social worker and supervisor and in supporting collaborative practice within and between agencies. She urrently works in private practice providing supervision, competency assessments for NZASW and providing training and workshops
Chris Thomas
MANZASW, BSW, Cert Soc Serv Sup, MSW (Hons)
Chris has been in practice as a social worker and supervisor for over 20 years working in a variety of practice contexts including NGO and statutory sectors. Chris has worked in adoption and fostering, health social work and in community development.
Chris is currently the Project Manager for the Professional Development Centre, School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work, Massey University.
A workshop for social workers, counselors, health workers, support workers, youth workers, volunteers or anyone with an interest and practice knowledge of strengths-based practice.
Important! In order to attend this workshop participants need to have completed some introductory training in strength-based practice and be able to clearly articulate their philosophy around working in a strengths-based way.
This practice-focused workshop will concentrate on the application of strengths-based principles within our work. This will include:
Reading materials will be pre- provided to allow participants to fully prepare themselves in order to gain the most from the workshop. Participants will also be expected to bring examples from their work to use in practice opportunities in small groups
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About the Facilitators:
Chris and Karen both teach in the School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work, Massey University in the areas of supervision and strengths-based practice and are passionate about strengths-based practice as a highly effective approach in working with people and within organisations.
Karen Shepherd
MANZASW, BSW PGDip Soc Serv Sup, Registered Social Worker
Karen has had extensive and varied experience as a social worker and supervisor and in supporting collaborative practice within and between agencies. She urrently works in private practice providing supervision, competency assessments for NZASW and providing training and workshops
Chris Thomas
MANZASW, BSW, Cert Soc Serv Sup, MSW (Hons)
Chris has been in practice as a social worker and supervisor for over 20 years working in a variety of practice contexts including NGO and statutory sectors. Chris has worked in adoption and fostering, health social work and in community development.
Chris is currently the Project Manager for the Professional Development Centre, School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work, Massey University.
Ever felt like it is your children that have control?
Has the joy gone out of your parenting?
Feel like you are doing it all alone?
Read the parenting books only to feel that you ‘suck’ as a parent?
Niki Gunning and Janice Millar have been there too.
Niki and Janice do not present as academic experts. They present this seminar as experienced educators, parents and business owners. They present this seminar from heartfelt experience including the highs and the lows that accompany parenting. So if you want:
Then come share the day with us.
About The Workshop
This workshop will cover the following areas:
The history of parenting; and amusing look at the past trends in parenting history throughout the last century.
Key attitudes for excellence. What do out kids need in today’s world to become excellent adults?
Today's Parents; What are the challenges today’s parents are facing?
What’s wrong with this picture? Looking at the biggest influences facing today's kids including the media and technology
Limits and Boundaries; what does active parenting look like, sound like and feel like?
Communication; a brief look
Solutions. Some solutions that address the challenges mentioned din the morning.
About the Facilitators:
Niki Gunning knows about parenting. Niki is a mother to 5 wonderful children ranging from 25-10. “I know that parenting is the most rewarding thing that anyone can do. I also know that parenting can exhaust you, frustrate you and isolate you like nothing else you will ever do in your life” Niki was a teenage mum who then went on to gain her Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Teaching. She has experienced solo parenting as well as parenting in a two parenting situation. Niki now runs her own business, Niki Gunning Ltd, as a personal strategist, professional speaker and business trainer and she is passionate about developing people, from birth up.
Janice Millar is an educator and a mother of 2 adult boys. Having been in education for 30 years Janice has developed a passion for moderate needs learners and now consults in this area. Janice has also experienced the realities that come with parenting as well as the frustrations that come with teaching children of parents who are struggling with their role. She believes strongly that there is a need for practical advice and support for parents trying to parent in today’s world of media pressure, consumerism and a constant bombardment of people doing it poorly. Janice’s presenting skills will entertain as well as inform and enlighten you.
A workshop for pre-school teachers kindergarten teachers, community education workers, board of trustees members, childcare centres, playcentres, Kohunga Reo, RTLB’s, males involved in the pre-school community, nurses and health workers.
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The workshop looks at:
Boys in Pre-Schools/Early childhood – the problems we are experiencing
Looking at boy’s aggression and antisocial behaviour.
Male/Boy differences to girls
Are we running feminised education?
What boys at this age need
Community approaches to the problem
Case sharing: 100 Tips for making your service more boy-friendly
About the Facilitator: Warwick Pudney
Warwick Pudney has spent the last 25 years working with men, youth and familiesand has specialised in the area of anger and abusive behaviour , men’s welfare and parenting.
He was the founding C.E.O. of Man Alive, N.Z.’s first social service for men, youth and boys. which is pioneering new ways of assisting men to alter behaviour and lifestyles. He lectures and researches in Violence and Trauma Studies and Psycho-social issues at Auckland University of Technology
In 2000 was awarded a U.N.E.S.C.O. Peace-builders Award. And in 2004 he was awarded a Q.S.M. for public service. He has 3 children – 2 sons and a daughter.