At Health Down South we have a beautiful studio space from which we can host classes, events and workshops.

We update our events regularly so keep an eye on this page for up to date event information.

Events

Child and Adolescence
Mental Health Seminar Series
With Emily Muir

As an Occupational Therapist (OT), Emily has has been supporting Southland's tamariki, rangatahi and whanau for 10 years now. Working in mental health, Emily is aware of the gaps in accessing support for our young people and the repercussions of not having adequate professional support available. So Emily has designed a series of seminars to help make support more accessible for parents and our young people, and we're delighted to be hosting these seminars at Health Down South.

When: 1st Wednesday of the month @ 7.30pm, starting in September

Cost: $20 per person

Where: Health Down South, 97 Yarrow St

You book each seminar individually, so you can choose which ones will be most beneficial to yourself and your whanau. Spaces are limited however, so don't hesitate in securing your place.

Sept 4th: Teenagers & technology - how much is too much?

Oct 2nd: Dealing with behavioural concerns in children 5-10yrs

Nov 6th: Dealing with behavioural concerns in children 10-13yrs

Feb 5th: Dealing with behavioural concerns in teenagers

Mar 5th: Communication with children - the what, whens and hows of each age group

Apr 2nd: Common mental health concerns in children and what can be done by who

May 7th: Sensory issues in children and adolescences - what to look for and how can you help as an adult

Jun 4th: What is ADHD in children?

Jul 2nd: What is ODD in children? - Oppositional defiant disorder

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5 Tips to a Better Birth

Join Katie Oliver of Natural Beginnings to learn some simple practical tips to help you have a better birth. Whether this is your first birth, second, third or more preparing for birth can make a world of difference as to how you experience birth. Katie is a certified Hypnobirthing coach, mum of 5 rambunctious boys and is passionate about helping people have their best birth possible. Not all of Katie's births have been smooth sailing so she knows all too well how much better a better birth can be and the impact it can have on your transition into parenthood.

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