For up-to-date course information, support groups, and workshops, head to The Women’s Centre's Facebook page, as well!

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Towards Confidence and Empowerment

Are you ready to take steps toward a more confident, empowered you? Join us for a supportive, interactive course designed to help you build self-esteem and confidence. 

·         Begin to recognize and embrace your unique qualities.

·         Gain tools to reframe limiting beliefs and empower your inner voice.

·         Begin to develop practical strategies to move forward with confidence.

·         Develop habits that promote long-term self-respect and emotional wellness.

Facilitated by Katrina Puckett and Amber Fisher.

Katrina is a life coach who specializes in navigating grief and loss. Amber is a facilitator and coach interested in the mind-body connection.

To attend this free workshop, please call: 03 3717414 to secure your seat.

Friday 01st of April 2025

Time: 10.00 am – 12.00am

Venue: Women's Centre Christchurch, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue

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Sian is looking forward to facilitating this workshop!

Within a Circle of Women, she is sharing her holistic ways to release stress and anxiety via the EFT approach. She invites participants to use the warm-hearted technique gently and mindfully to calm the nervous system.

Please call 03 3717414 to secure your space for this popular workshop.

COST $5.00

Wednesday 9th of April 2025

Time: 10.00 am – 11.30 am

Venue: Women's Centre Christchurch, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue

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Yoga at the Women's Centre

During March, we will continue to balance and nurture our nervous system and body-mind connection through breathing and mindful Hatha Yoga Movements.

With mindful hatha movements, we create space in our body, relax our mind, and restore our nervous system in a small, cozy, and gentle space.

The group is held by Doreen, a Certified Yoga Teacher, Psychotherapist (PBANZ Interim reg. 552085), and registered Creative Arts and Dance / Movement Therapist. (DTAA prof. Reg. No. 220-11).

Doreen has trained in many areas and worked with people from many walks of life. In her work, she also invites Restorative Movement Psychotherapy and TBMA (the Body-Mind Approach) to support our Nervous system, chronic pain, and MUS (Medical Unexplained Symptoms).

What to bring:
Bring your yoga mat (otherwise provided) and wear comfortable clothing.
Please call 03 3717414 to secure your space for this free yoga class.
Friday the 07.03.25, 14.03.25, 21.03.25, 28.03.25
Time: 11 am to 12 noon
Venue: Women's Centre Christchurch, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue

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5 Weeks Stress Management Workshop

Would you like to learn your triggers and how to manage your life's stress?

Teresa, a Registered Social Worker, has worked within the social sector and adult mental health services since 2006. She works from a Strengths Model perspective using several therapeutic modalities, where you develop skills to achieve general health and well-being goals.

Please book your space at 03 3717414

Every Monday in March on the 03rd, 10th, 17th,24th,31st 2025

Time: 10 am – 12 noon

Venue: Women's Centre Christchurch, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue

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Let's welcome Sian to facilitate this workshop!

She studied and discovered holistic ways to release stress and anxiety. Her personal life experience with issues such as addiction, bullying, grief - and recovery means that she can relate to a lot of different situations that you may be facing.

Please call 03 3717414 to secure your limited seat for this free workshop.

Tuesday 25th February 2024

Time: 10.00 am – 11.30 am

Venue: Women's Centre Christchurch, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue

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4 weeks of Yoga at the Women's Centre

Doreen is a Certified Yoga Teacher, Psychotherapist (Interim Scope of Practice), and Creative Arts and Dance / Movement Therapist.

She has been teaching Yoga to people of all ages since 2006. Her approach has always been mindful and gentle, combined with a person-centered approach.  

The space is limited. Therefore, booking is essential.

What to bring:

Bring your yoga mat (otherwise provided) and wear comfortable clothing.  

Please call 03 3717414 to secure your limited space for this free yoga class.

Friday the 07.02.25, 14.02.25, 21.02.25, 28.02.25

Time: 11 am to 12 noon

Venue: Women's Centre Christchurch, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue

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Feel calm and learn to regulate stress and anxiety.

We all experience stress regularly!

So, wouldn’t it be great to have easy-to-learn techniques available to help you feel safe again?

Let's welcome Sian to facilitate this workshop!

She studied and discovered holistic ways to release stress and anxiety. Her personal life experience with issues such as addiction, bullying, grief - and recovery means that she can relate to a lot of different situations that you may be facing.

Please call 03 3717414 to secure your limited seat for this free workshop.

Friday 29th November 2024

Time: 10.00 am – 11.30 am

Venue: Women's Centre Christchurch, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue

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KOHA MASSAGE FOR WOMEN BY WOMEN!

Crisharna (Sharn) is a qualified masseuse with various certificates specializing in holistic therapeutic massage, including Reiki, Holistic massage, and Mirimiri, a traditional Māori Healing practice used to rebalance, restore, and release deep muscle tension.

Sharn is passionate about encouraging and empowering women to take time for themselves and improve their general well-being and overall health.

At the Women's Centre, Sharn offers a massage day with Koha as a gift of donation in payment.

You must book your 20-minute Wellness Treatment Space before Friday, November 22nd.

Please call 03 3717414 soon to secure your space!

Friday the 22nd of November 2024

Time: 10 am – 2 pm

Venue: Women's Centre Christchurch, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue

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WOMENS CONNECTING CIRCLE

In our ‘Women Connecting Circle’ catchups, we share, laugh, and connect over various themes. It's inspiring and uplifting to be surrounded by wonderful women from all ages and backgrounds. Together, as women, we can empower and enrich each other's lives. These catch-ups are conducted in a supportive and safe space where we can celebrate successes and navigate challenges together. Every woman’s journey is valid, and sharing can be healing while contributing to others.

The sense of belonging helps with emotional well-being and encourages us to trust and follow our inner wisdom—we often already have the answers.

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Facilitated by Manuela is a mum of 3 school/ university aged boys and has been running her health and wellbeing business My Fit Life for the last 10 years. Through her exercise classes, mentoring and courses she encourages women to regain their strength and confidence, let go of feelings and thought patterns that do not serve them, and tap into their inner wisdom.

To attend this free workshop,

please call 03 3717414 to secure your space

Wednesday the 30th of October

November 13.11.24 and 27.11.24

Time: 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm

Venue: Women's Centre Christchurch, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue

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WOMENS CONNECTING CIRCLE

In our ‘Women Connecting Circle’ catchups, we share, laugh, and connect over various themes. It's inspiring and uplifting to be surrounded by wonderful women from all ages and backgrounds. Together, as women, we can empower and enrich each other's lives. These catch-ups are conducted in a supportive and safe space where we can celebrate successes and navigate challenges together. Every woman’s journey is valid, and sharing can be healing while contributing to others.

The sense of belonging helps with emotional well-being and encourages us to trust and follow our inner wisdom—we often already have the answers.

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Facilitated by Manuela is a mum of 3 school/ university aged boys and has been running her health and wellbeing business My Fit Life for the last 10 years. Through her exercise classes, mentoring and courses she encourages women to regain their strength and confidence, let go of feelings and thought patterns that do not serve them, and tap into their inner wisdom.

To attend this free workshop,

please call 03 3717414 to secure your space

Every Wednesday in September 2024

04.09.24 11.09.24 18.09.24

Time: 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Venue: Women's Centre Christchurch, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue

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TRANSFORMING ANGER

Anger can make you feel like you are at the mercy of a powerful, unpredictable force. Would you like to find better ways to deal with Anger? This session will teach you tools, tips, and techniques to transform anger, facilitated by Amber Fisher. Amber is a facilitator and coach with a particular interest in the mind-body connection.

To attend this free workshop, please call 03 3717414 to secure your limited seat.

Friday 9th of August 2024

Time: 9.45am – 11.45am

Venue: Women's Centre Christchurch, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue

HOW TO MANAGE ANXIETY?

Anxiety can leave you feeling stuck. In this session, we will explore strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and uncertainty, as facilitated by Amber Fisher. Amber is a facilitator and coach interested in mind - body connection.

To attend this free workshop,

please call: 03 3717414 to secure your limited seat.

Friday 20th September 2024

Time: 09.45am – 11.45am

Venue: Women's Centre Christchurch, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue

Navigating difficult emotions through uncertain times

The one constant in life is change. Change can create a rollercoaster ride of emotions. In this session we will explore ways to navigate these difficult emotions as they occur in everyday life. 

Facilitated by Katrina Puckett and Amber Fisher.

Katrina is a life coach who specializes in navigating the grief and loss journey. Amber is a facilitator and coach with a particular interest in the mind-body connection.

To attend this free workshop, please call: 03 3717414 to secure your limited seat.

Thursday 05th September 2024

Time: 10.00 am – 12.00am

Venue: Women's Centre Christchurch, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue

We invite you to our colourful fibre-filled well-being workshop. Join us and create your own beautiful wet-felted pot or bowl. No experience necessary. Just curiosity to join us, connect with others, and have fun exploring the transformative qualities of wool fleece. Facilitated by the Womens Centre’s Creative Arts Therapy students and fibre lovers Viv Kepes and Sarah Wilson.

Spaces are limited. Call the Centre on 03 371 7414 to book your place.