Reflections on counselling
During the second half of 2023 and the first half of 2024, Kim provided free counselling sessions to members of the public as part of a student practicum (placement). Kim […]
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Justice-Compassion Trust
Building compassionate communities 2024
Building Compassionate Communities is a project we started in 2023 with support from the Justice-Compassion Trust. We have run a number of public workshops on ‘Better conversations’ and ‘Restorative thinking’
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Great workshops!
In April, Onewa Christian Community hosted two excellent workshops as part of the series on better conversations and restorative thinking. Talking about emotions Baruk Jacob facilitated a session using the
About nonviolent communication
We hosted an interesting workshop with Camelia Petrus on nonviolent communication or NVC. With reference to thinking developed by the clinical psychologist Marshall Rosenberg, Camelia provided an overview of the
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Better conversations update
Read our first newsletter on Better conversations – restorative thinking and action. This gives a background to the initiative and invites you to get involved. You may download it also
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Navigating challenging conversations
On 6 December we hosted another of our restorative thinking workshops, this one a bespoke session entitled ‘Navigating Challenging Conversations.’ The presenter was Erica Fairbank. Once again, a diverse range
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Connecting up
Onewa Christian Community says it’s open and connecting – this is what it looks like. Input on the Kaipātiki Local Board plan Participants at the community breakfast on 16 April
Justice-Compassion Trust
The newly formed Justice-Compassion Trust has awarded one of its first grants to Onewa Christian Community. About the Justice-Compassion Trust This Trust was set up in 2022 at the instigation
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