"It was a wairua day...

The aroha was flowing for the three kaikorero. It reinforces that EVERYONE has a story. And unless you have that whanaungatanga you will not hear these stories."

It has many different looks and disguises. Cyber abuse and the different types of intervention from perpetrators in many different online platforms. Looking after your own tinana, wairua, hinengaro, whanau so you can continue to give all to your mahi without getting burnt out."

Who am I going to be? Am I being open? Upskilling to be able to give the appropriate help that’s needed. Not going in with my labelling pad!"

Tamariki trauma, some negative effects on our tamariki are super huge! Another great day! of learning."

Understand your prejudices. Planning with the whanau. Planning for your wellbeing. Be honest with your skills. Be honest with your questions. Understand the person in front of you! Be safe in your practice."

 was valuable to reflect on. Also exploring the importance of self-care and how we can best after our te whare tapa wha."

Understanding perpetrator needs the same support. Take aways – courage, confidence, lessons learnt from training. Where to from here – process, plan, commit."

Healing can happen. Begins with you. Perpetrators have a story. Takeaways. All the dedications at the beginning of each wananga. Inspired to be a better me."

in a classroom, no corporate speak or “death by power point” just real life experience backed by research and knowledge, a very powerful combination, easily the best on this subject I have attended."