Get skills and understanding for a safe and healthy family life

Our Programmes

Men
Women
Family & Whānau 
Whānau Connect
Men Living Free
From Violence
Living Free from Violence programme  is delivered over 16 weeks and is designed to support men to build safe and respectful lives for themselves and others.
Day and evening programmes are available.
16x 2.5 hour sessions
Strategies to handle your emotions.
Managing your triggers.
Managing your triggers.
Self Awareness and self- control.
Effective Communication.
Safety plans, conflict resolution and off ramps.
Ways to value and respect yourself and whānau.
Men’s Maintenance Group
Men’s Maintenance Group is for men who have already attended a Men’s programme but would like to refresh skills and explore what is “on top” in their day to day lives.
Daytime programme.
You’ll be supported in making life changes by learning about:
Day Programme, run fortnightly.
For clients looking to build on skills.
Discuss issues men want to share together in a supportive group.
Open Group, more casual format.
Reclaiming Me
Reclaiming Me is a Women’s Safety programme for women impacted by family violence who want to build a safer life for themselves and their family/whānau.
Daytime Programme, 12 x 2.5 hour sessions
Exploring the dynamics of violence.
The impact on wellbeing.
Identify unhealthy patterns.
Develop strategies to enhance safety in the home.
Shared experiences, kindness and compassion
Strong Women
Strong Lives
Strong Women, Strong Lives is a Women’s Non Violence programme is to assist women who want safer, loving relationships with their partners and whānau/family. Experienced facilitators walk alongside you wherever you are on your journey.
Daytime Programme, 16 x 2.5 hour sessions
Skills to stop abusive behaviour.
Keeping yourself safe.
Keeping your whānau and children safe.
Shared experiences, kindness and compassion
Family & Whānau 
Support Services
Family and Whānau Support is a free service available to all individuals, families and whānau where family violence has occurred.
Assess your Safety and Risks, help create safety plans.
Provide information, support and guidance.
Follow-ups for your own wellbeing and safety.
Identify support people and networks.
Guidance obtaining Protection Orders.
We can meet you in a safe space, or at Te Manawa Family Services.
Whānau 
Connect

Whānau Connect  are four services for tamariki and rangatahi aged 9-17 and their whānau who have been impacted by family violence.

Families working together to learn new skills.
Strengthen relationships.
Create a home with respectful communication.
A Safe home for everyone.
Parent
Connect

Parent Connect

8 week programme for parents and caregivers who have experienced family violence

For parents and caregivers who have experienced family violence.
Creating safe relationships where young people thrive.
Kids
Connect

Kids Connect

A dynamic group for ages 9-12, open to young people whose parents have completed the Parent Connect Programme.

A dynamic programme using movement and creativity to learn essential life skills.
Communication, teamwork, mindfulness.
Goal Setting and resilience.
Rising
Resilience

Rising Resilience

10 week individual programme for 5-17 year olds who are protected by a Protection Order

For 5-17 year olds who have experienced family violence, and are protected under a Protection Order.
Safe, mana-enhancing environment.
Build self esteem, resilience, safety
Support sessions are encouraged for parents/caregivers to ensure the learnings are embedded in the home.
Whanau
Therapy

Whanau Therapy

Available to families needing additional support after Parent Connect

Additional support available if you have completed Parent Connect
Improve communication
Safely resolving conflict
Strengthen your relationships

Reach out, Make a Referral

Our programmes and services are free, and are available to anyone living in the Manawatu area. You can reach out to us yourself, or referrals can be made through the referrals page.
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