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INFORMATION WEEKLY ISSUE 158

For week ending Friday 8th February 2013

SEASONS FOR GROWTH

A Support Programme for Carers to explore the effects of change and loss in their lives
The Grief Centre, in conjunction with Seasons for Growth, is running another group for Carers. Two similar groups were run during 2012 and great feedback was received, with participants encouraging others to attend. Some of the comments included: Well worthwhile. You can get as much or as little out as you put in. Grief and loss is not about death! It is about dealing with change. Will make you think quite differently and is well worthwhile. Seasons For Growth is a peer support programme which assists people of all ages to understand and manage the changes they experience when a significant loss occurs. This is an education programmeit does not provide counselling or therapy. The programme runs for two hours each week, over a four week period. It will be led by Bronwyn Alleyne, a trained Seasons for Growth companion, who is also a qualified counsellor. The group will be held on Thursdays from 10 12pm Start date: February 21, 2013 At 92 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead Cost: $25, which includes a copy of the programme manual If you are interested in attending the group, or would like more information, please contact The Grief Centre on 4181457, email info@griefcentre.org.nz,or phone Bronwyn on 021 1277738.

Womens Wellness Day

Waitemata PHO is holding a FREE Womens Wellness Day from 10.00am to 3.00pm on Saturday 2 March, 2013, at the AMI Netball Centre, 44 Northcote Road, Northcote (just off the motorway). There will be a variety of health provider displays and information including: BreastScreen, Te Ha, WONS (cervical screening), Arthritis, Waitemata DHB Asian Health Support Services, health talks covering health and wellbeing topics, and activities for young children. Further information will be circulated across the community over the next few weeks. For information contact Lorelle George, lgeorge@waitematapho.health.nz

Is always on the lookout for new Mentors and Mentorees for Its Carabiner mentoring programme, linking young adults with disabilities to mentors willing to help them reach their goals. For more information visit the Carabiner website www.carabiner.org.nz

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