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Therapist Corner
For Adults
Therapists’ corner: Dr Bernice Gabriel
Napier-based Dr Bernice Gabriel is a registered counselling psychologist and is one of our therapists at Kenzie’s Gift.
She has more than 20 years’ experience working in child and adolescent mental health, and has been an invaluable supporter of ours for the past 3 years.
Conversations That Matter: Discussing Serious Illness with Children/Tamariki and Young People/Rangatahi
Facing a serious illness within the whānau be daunting, and explaining it to your tamariki and rangatahi can be a challenge. In our latest article, we offer guidance on how to approach these difficult conversations.
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Therapists
Play-based therapy helps children deal with grief
At Kenzie's Gift, we're fortunate to have the compassionate and skilled Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, Nicola Jackson, on our team. Through her unique play-based therapy, Nicola provides a nurturing and judgement-free space where children can express themselves without the constraints of language. Her work is invaluable for tamariki / children and whānau dealing with grief, loss, and trauma.
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Stories
Sibling love helped save a younger brother’s life
Gilbert Vosloo is an active four year old boy who loves fast things. He is also a bone marrow donor to his little brother Kiaan and this is their story.
News
Kenzie's Gift collaborates with nim Creative to launch transformative new website
In recent years, "digital transformation" has become a buzzword, and its potential impact on the charity sector is enormous. For Kenzie's Gift, a New Zealand-based charity that supports the mental health of young Kiwis and their families affected by serious illness or grief, the pandemic served as a catalyst for increasing their digital presence.
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Gráinne Moss conquers the Channel of Bones, kicking off four epic swims to support Kenzie's Gift
Renowned ultra-marathon swimmer and holder of the New Zealand and Irish Triple Crowns, Gráinne Moss has achieved an extraordinary feat by successfully swimming the grueling 42 kilometers between Oʻahu and Molokaʻi islands, famously known as the ‘Channel of Bones’.
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HRH The Duke of Cambridge’s letter of support
Back in 2005, Kenzie’s Gift Founder Nic and her daughter Kenzie had the privilege of meeting The Duke of Cambridge in Aoteaora New Zealand when he came to visit the paediatric oncology ward at Starship Children’s Hospital.
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