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Gentle Fridays - Te Ara Wāhine           

Fridays 10.00am - 11.00am
Six-week series: Friday 20 March, 27 March, 10 April, 17 April, 24 April, 1 May.

A gentle, supportive space for women wanting to reduce harm associated with alcohol and other drug use. Through connection, shared kōrero, and practical education, we build trust, strengthen wellbeing, and empower women to make informed choices at their own pace, without judgment.

All wāhine/women welcome - join any week of the series. 

Facilitated by Claire Flavell

References/Resources/Links

Session 1 (20 March):

• Scottish Recovery Consortium. (2023). YouTube. - What is the CHIME framework of recovery?
• Waiting for the redirectiron... (2019). - Create Pepeha
• Healthpoint. (2024-2026). Find up-to-date information about providers, referral expectations, services offered and common treatments. - Healthpoint
• Mental Health Education and Resource Centre. (2026). Talk Time Online.
  - Talk Time Online  |  Alcohol & Other Drug Groups  |  YouTube Channel
• Mental Health and Addictions Service Finder (MHERC)

Session 2 (27 March):

• Health New Zealand Te Whatu ora. (2025, December 23). - Cervical Screening
• NV Interactive. - Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa
• Te whare tapa wha. (2026). Mental Health Foundation - Te Whare Tapu Wha
• Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora. (n.d.). - Breast Screening Programme
• Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora. - Green Prescriptions
• NZ, O. (2025, June 10). Oho Mauri – Apps on Google Play. - Ohu Mauri
• Healthpoint (2024-2026). - Healthpoint
  
• Te Rau Ora Limited. (2025, August 13). Manaaki Ora - Apps on Google Play. - Manaaki Ora
• Mental Health Education and Resource Centre. (2026).
  - Talk Time Online  |  Alcohol & Other Drug Groups  |  YouTube Channel
• Mental Health and Addictions Service Finder (MHERC)

Session 3 (10 April):

• Healthpoint. (2024-2026). Find up-to-date information about providers, referral expectations, services offered and common treatments. - Healthpoint
• 60 Minutes. (2021) - YouTube
• Just a moment... (2026) - The Good Trade
• Mental Health Education and Resource Centre. (2026). Talk Time Online.
  - Talk Time Online  |  Alcohol & Other Drug Groups  |  YouTube Channel
• Mental Health and Addictions Service Finder (MHERC)

Session 4 (17 April):

• Brene Brown - boundaries. (2021) Brighter Sex. - YouTube
• Healthpoint. (2024-2026). Find up-to-date information about providers, referral expectations, services offered and common treatments. - Healthpoint
• Just a Thought - Assertiveness and Healthy Boundaries
• Mental Health Education and Resource Centre. (2026). Talk Time Online.
  - Talk Time Online  |  Alcohol & Other Drug Groups  |  YouTube Channel
• Mental Health and Addictions Service Finder (MHERC)

Session 5 (24 April):

• Mental health workshops that work. (2025, March 23) - Blueprint for Learning 
• Brief intervention manual: Emotional regulation. (2024, July). Whāraurau: Supporting New Zealand's Youth Mental Health & Addiction Workforce - Whāraurau
• Ways to manage stress. (2023, September 13). Blueprint for Learning - Blueprint

• Healthpoint. (2024-2026). Find up-to-date information about providers, referral expectations, services offered and common treatments. - Healthpoint

• Mental Health Education and Resource Centre. (2026). Talk Time Online.
  - Talk Time Online  |  Alcohol & Other Drug Groups  |  YouTube Channel

• Mental Health and Addictions Service Finder (MHERC)