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Our ‘Reflection corner’ and ‘Looking Back’ posts are written by HEART Change Agents on topics and events that are important to them.
Managing behaviours around Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is important because it helps us look at certain behavioural patterns through a different lens to better understand how and why people operate the way they do. Sometimes what has been characterized as “bad” or “negative” behaviours, are really a side-effect of living with ADHD.
Read MoreAcknowledging the link between mental health and alcohol and drug addiction can help us find better solutions.
Read MoreTo remove the stigma that people are afraid to talk about the Rainbow community, we need to be able to have these deep talanoa.
Read MoreConsent is something that we practice, not something we get once.
Read MoreWalking alongside people experiencing abuse means responding appropriately, finding ways that uphold their dignity, and that safety and wellbeing a paramount.
Read MoreSocial media has a huge impact on the day-to-day lives of most people, seeing as 82% of all New Zealanders use social media.
Read MoreUnderstanding your relationship with money is key to how we make our financial decisions. It’s also knowing that just because our parents weren’t good with money, doesn’t mean we have to carry on that intergenerational curse.
Read MoreComing out or transitioning is a process that may take years. It’s where identities are built up and broken down, but we must give our young people time and space to figure out who they’re attracted to.
Read MoreOur Change Agents went LIVE on Facebook at 12pm each weekday over lockdown to talk about our wellbeing and our relationships with things in our lives. Click through to see the full playlist!
Read MoreIn response to lockdown 2021, the HEART Movement created a series of COVID Challenges which spanned the month of September. Ngā mihi nui to all HEART whānau who got involved, made an entry, danced to a tiktok or went on a scavenger hunt!
Read MoreUnderstanding the relationship between alcohol and masculinity is key because of the role alcohol plays in most cases of family violence.
Read MoreUtilising a strength-based and resilience framework when responding to the needs of communities is key, because a lot of the time only they can heal themselves.
Read MoreMy small garden has its challenges but I have had some small wins.
Read MoreFamily violence is not just physical violence, but a myriad of other behaviours aimed at manipulating or intimidating another person by either a partner/ex-partner, a family member or even a flatmate.
Read MoreTrauma-Informed Care requires understanding and careful navigation when it’s time to treat whanau. It’s based on building trust and healthy relationships between whanau and professionals.
Read MorePeople often turn to methamphetamine use because of mental health issues or unresolved trauma. A lot of users need basic needs to be met because they escape the harsh realities of life when under the influence.
Read MoreTo have the various communities in Tāmaki actively participating in decisions affecting their future is the TIES vision.
Read MoreSexuality is an umbrella term that encompasses the physical act, sensuality, intimacy etc. However, sometimes intimacy and sensuality are oversexualized nowadays.
Read MoreWith the targeted cheap alcohol in poorer areas, as well as a price drop in the price of methamphetamine access to alcohol and drugs has never been easier for our young people.
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