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Supporting Kids Through Tough Times - Support tips for Kiwi Parents for back-to-school anxiety (for children, teens, and neurodiverse kids)

With schools across Aotearoa heading back next week, many parents are noticing a familiar mix of emotions in their children — and in themselves. Excitement can sit alongside tears at bedtime, worries about friends, resistance to school routines, or big emotions that seem to come out of nowhere....

New post: Narrative Therapy

I began my career as a high school teacher—a role I loved, but one that left me feeling trapped by long hours, emotional demands, and constant pressure. After eight years, I experienced burnout, largely because I was expected to be the “expert” with all the answers. I realised I needed a change, not just in my job, but in my approach to work and life.Seeking a new direction, I undertook a Master of Counselling at the University of Waikato. There, I learned how narrative therapy helps peopl...