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Weathering the Storm

A workshop to help you manage stress and heightened emotions caused by severe weather events, including weather-related anxiety and worry about the future.

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  • Investment

    Free

  • Format

    In person

  • Length

    4-hours

  • Upcoming

Extreme weather events have a significant impact on properties and infrastructure, and also on people’s mental health.

Weathering the Storm helps you manage the stress and heightened emotions associated with severe weather. The workshop explores weather-related anxiety and the range of impacts extreme weather can have on individuals, whānau and communities.

Participants will discover the emotional phases of a disaster, how to manage anxiety and distress, and ways to build resilience. You’ll also get practical advice on how to support others, tips for reducing weather-related anxiety, and tools to help build resilience for the future.

Weathering the Storm is designed for adults 18 years old and over.

Upcoming workshops

In person

Workshop length: Four hours, 10am to 2pm

We regularly run our free in-person workshops in communities across Aotearoa New Zealand, with up to 25 participants per workshop. You’ll get the benefits of Weathering the Storm with the opportunity to connect with others experiencing similar things, plus lunch is included.

Check out our upcoming workshops above to find the next one nearest you and book your spot.

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Online

Workshop length: Two 2-hour sessions

Each free* online workshop takes place in two sessions across one or two days, with up to 25 participants per workshop. This workshop is run via Zoom and offers an interactive, engaging way to get the benefits of Weathering the Storm wherever you are in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Check our FAQs to make sure you have everything you need to participate online and use the upcoming workshops information above to book your spot in the workshop that works for you.

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