ACROSS is pleased to let you know that our counselling service is open and accepting new referrals.

Due to high demand, there is currently a 4–6 week waiting period before appointments become available. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our team works hard to support everyone seeking help.

If you, your whānau, or someone you know would benefit from counselling support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Our counsellors are here to listen, guide, and help you find a way forward.

Bereaved by Suicide Support Group

Losing someone to suicide can leave deep pain, questions, and loneliness that are hard to put into words. You don’t have to face it alone.

Our Bereaved by Suicide Support Group offers a safe, understanding space to share, listen, and find comfort alongside others who truly understand.

When: Fortnightly on Tuesday evenings

Where: ACROSS Te Kotahitanga o te Wairua, 294a Church Street, Palmerston North

Cost: Free

Facilitated by an experienced counsellor, this group welcomes anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide, whether recently or many years ago.

Triple P

Our Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) discussion groups are up and running again! These small, supportive sessions give parents and caregivers the chance to share experiences, explore strategies, and gain confidence in tackling everyday parenting challenges.

Each group focuses on a specific topic, such as:

Cooperating With Instructions

Teaching our children to cooperate and helping us manage difficult behaviours

Bedtime Routines

Teaching our children to develop healthy, independent sleep patterns

Hassel-Free Mealtimes

Teaching our children mealtime skills and managing mealtime problems

Expressing Feelings Without Aggression

Teaching our children to be kind, interact positively and stay calm and helping us manage aggressive behaviours

Hassel-Free Shopping With Children

Making shopping manageable and enjoyable for the whole family

Fears & Self Esteem for Under 6 Year Olds

Supporting our children to overcome fears and gain confidence

Toilet Training

How to prepare for and teach toilet training in a way that suits your family

Screentime

Setting up healthy screentime routines and dealing with screentime problems

These sessions are relaxed, practical, and designed to help you strengthen your connection with your tamariki while building skills that make family life a little easier.

If you or someone you know would like to join an upcoming discussion group, please get in touch with us.

Contact us: 06 356 7486
Email: [email protected]
Visit: https://www.across.org.nz