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Grief
For Children
How Nature Helps us with Grief
Spending time in nature has huge benefits for tamariki / children, mātātahi / young people and their whānau/families experiencing grief. Whether we live in the city, the country or somewhere in between, the incredible landscapes of Aotearoa are an intrinsic part of our lives.
Grief
For Children
Grief, Wigs & Jellyfish: My month of winter swimming
In "Grief, Wigs & Jellyfish: My month of winter swimming," Emma Bartlett shares her experience of the winter swim challenge. Bereaved as a child, losing her mother at the tender age of 14, Emma's article is poignant, heartfelt and inspiring, confronting the cold truths of life, death, and the spaces in between. What emerges is a story of courage, community, and the healing power of shared experiences.
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Grief
For Adults
How to Support a Grieving Parent/Matua
Navigating grief is profound and personal. In her heartfelt piece, bereaved māmā, Jenny Zilmer offers insights and guidance on supporting a bereaved parent/matua.
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Therapist Corner
For Children
Therapists’ corner: Cate Hey
Auckland-based Cate Hey is a Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist and one of our therapists at Kenzie’s Gift. She has more than 25 years’ experience working in child and adolescent mental health, and has worked closely with us for the past five years, supporting tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.
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Grief
For Children
Freyja’s Corner: Honouring Memories Activities for Our Tamariki and Mātātahi in Times of Grief
Freyja’s Corner: Honouring Memories: Activities for Our Tamariki and Mātātahi in Times of Grief.
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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.
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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.
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