Our Women’s Empowerment and Parenting Programmes are delivered in local venues in Dargaville & South Kaipara . Both programmes are certified by SOS Kaipara. We provide other violence prevention programmes in the Kaipara area and can tailor programmes to suit your requirements. Please contact us for more information on (09) 439 6070. Email sosreferrals@soskaipara.co.nz
Women’s Empowerment
What we need – Self confidence & self esteem, an understanding of our values, compassion, assertive communication skills and space in our lives to make choices.
You may want to :Feel better about yourself, understand yourself better, cope with stress or anger, develop communication skills, have a chance to share support with others, deal with guilt and make better choices.
“Once you make the decision to take control or empower yourself your future is in your hands” Lao-tzu
The Parenting Program
This programme will provide opportunities for parents to : Share ways of dealing with children which are effective, build self confidence and self-esteem, and develop and strengthen skills in listening to children and managing difficult behavior.
You may want to : learn tips and strategies for behavior management, achieve sustainable wellness with-in your family, create an atmosphere of love and trust in your whānau, create a positive learning environment, explore realistic vs. unrealistic expectations, share issues and concerns with others and get support for your particular concerns.
Parenting young children and teenagers is one of the most demanding jobs a person can do. This programme is designed to enhance family life and help parents feel more confident and secure about their parenting bringing together Parents/Carers and Grandparents who want to build peaceful, violence free lives for their families/whānau.
The Parenting Programme IS parenting positively and having supportive and caring relationships.
Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te
tūohu koe me he
maunga teitei
Aim for the highest cloud so that if you
miss it you will hit the lofty mountain.