Tip Sheets
5 Tips to Boost Your Mood - A4 Poster - download/view
Tips to Boost Your Mood - A5 Tip Sheets - download/view
Anxious and Worried? - download/view
Are You Grieving? - download/view
Difficulty Sleeping? - download/view
Experiencing Anger? - download/view
Feeling Depressed? - download/view
Feeling Stressed? - download/view
Low Self-Esteem? - download/view
Suicidal Thoughts? - download/view
Family Therapist
Family Therapists work with families in the recognition that children and adolescents live with and learn from their families, and that many of their problems are influenced by those closest to them. Family therapists also work within ethical guidelines.
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists have degrees in occupational therapy. Those who practice are clinically trained and will have gained practice experience during their training. Occupational Therapists are required to register annually to practice via the New Zealand Board of Occupational Therapy this ensures they work within ethical rules to meet the rigorous standards that keep their practice safe, evidence informed, up to date and relevant.
Occupational Therapists work in hospitals, community facilities, schools and clients’ homes. Occupational therapists provide person centred practice, this means some use they collaborate to identify the best way to help their clients based on the clients’ needs. Many occupational therapists use activity focused techniques for practical skills training, others are more oriented to addressing the challenges of coping with routines and demands of daily life using motivational therapy or participation focused counselling.
Occupational Therapy New Zealand - Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa (OTNZ-WNA) is the professional association for occupational therapists, it has a very informative website and includes a “Find a therapist” directory of private practitioners.
Consumer Advisors
Give advice to the management of mental health from the perspective of service users.
Support Workers
There are a variety of support work roles in Aotearoa and often the role is dictated by the type of organisation service delivery the person works for. Support workers generally hold a NZ certificate in support work the various sub specialities such as mental health and addictions support. They support you to take an active role in your recovery and offer a listening ear, advice and practical assistance. They are usually based in community services.