In this edition I would like to highlight the resources available through Mana Ake and on their website: manaake.health.nz

Mana Ake provides support to children in Canterbury, in years 1-8 at school, promoting wellbeing and positive mental health.

We can support children at school and at home and provide advice, guidance and workshops for parents, whānau and teachers.

Within their website there is a wide variety of resources to support you and your children:

Supporting Your Child’s Wellbeing

• Managing emotions

• Positive identity and self esteem

• Parenting courses

Building Blocks for Wellbeing

• Routines and expectations

• Talking about emotions

• Cultural models of wellbeing

• General wellbeing

• School transitions

Big Worries

• Talking about the pandemic

Maintaining Positive Family Relationships

• Setting routines and expectations

• Understanding age and development

• Looking after yourself

• Family harm

• Drugs/alcohol and gambling

• Mental health of whānau

• Family illness

• Fun activities

Looking after yourself

Challenges families face

• Budgeting

• Housing

• Parental separation

Grandparents raising grandchildren

If you or someone you know is having challenges in any of these areas please encourage them to view the Mana Ake website. We can also arrange Mana Ake drop in sessions when required. These sessions are one to one with a Mana Ake Kaimahi (staff member) and all discussions are confidential. These can be face to face or via zoom. If you would like a session please email Jeanette Neal to make contact with our Kaimahi.