TIK and TINT are evidence-based programmes designed to teach parents & caregivers:

• Awareness and regulation of their own and their children’s emotions

• To use children's emotional experiences as an opportunity for closeness and teaching

• Skills in assisting children to verbally label and manage their emotions

• Skills in assisting children to problem solve, and guide children’s behaviour with appropriate limits

Sessions include:

• Watching video material

• Group discussions and exercises

• Role plays

• Home activities to practice different ways of responding to your child’s emotions

• Participants sharing their own experiences within the group

See below for courses running in Term 2 2024. It is free to attend, you must attend all 6 sessions. To sign up for a group please sign up at manaake.health.nz/tuning-in-to-kids or email the course facilitator. Please note: Tuning Into TEENS option is specifically tailored towards parents of children aged 10+

Start date Day/Time 

Tues 14th May - Tuesdays 7-9 pm

TUNING INTO TEENS

 Location - ONLINE 

Facilitator contact - Becky Voisey beckyw@mmsi.org.nz

Start date Day/Time 

Wed 1st May Wednesdays - 9:30am – 11:30am

Location - Waipuna, St John of God, 349 Woodham Road

Facilitator contact - Liz Riley, liz.riley@sjog.org.nz

Start date Day/Time

TBC Tuesdays - 7pm – 9pm

Location - Rolleston Venue TBC 

Facilitator contact - Daniela Jolly, danielaj@psusi.org.nz

Start date Day/Time

Wed 15th May Wednesdays - 10am – 12pm

Location - Youth Alive Trust – 61 Beresford St

Facilitator contact - Carol Daw, carold@psusi.org.nz