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Call for help to run the 1737 support line
Kia ora, We need help. More Kiwis are calling 1737, in response to COVID-19, and we need mental health professionals to support the community. A work from home option is available, providing support to callers of the National Telehealth Service which includes 137. We are currently seeing an increase in our service volumes and some … more
Practising psychotherapy in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic
[As at 19 March 2020] Although community spread of the virus has not yet happened in Aotearoa NZ, and therefore the current risk of virus transmission between ourselves and clients is extremely low, NZAP advises our members to keep informed and prepared for the possibility that COVID-19 may spread in the community. Check the Ministry of Health … more
Strike by psychotherapists in Auckland and Waitemata DHBs
Psychotherapists at Waitemata and Auckland DHBs have made the painful and difficult decision to go on strike for the first time ever. It is a challenging situation for our colleagues who have only come to this decision after the negotiated agreement was turned down by senior managers. The terms being negotiated were for the same … more
Oranga Tamariki and Maori Whanau Wellbeing
NZAP press release Minister for Children, Honourable Tracey Martin, stated on RNZ recently that Oranga Tamariki would have to partner with Iwi to provide safe homes for children in state care. Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft called this “a revolution in the way the State honours Treaty obligations with Māori in respect with care of children”. … more
Oranga Tamariki – the health of children
NZAP press release The health of children depends on having safe, supportive structures around them. In Te Ao Māori, the child is born of its parents, but belongs to the entire whānau. They are a taonga, someone to be celebrated and supported into their adulthood, where they can continue to contribute to their whānau, hapū … more
Call to strengthen the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill
NZAP Press Release, May 2019 “The New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists stand with other professional organisations to support the government’s Zero Carbon bill and the commission to monitor and set standards of greenhouse gases. We ask that the government announce a Climate Crisis and shorten the goal for Zero Carbon to 10 years.” says Lynne … more
Finding Compassion in a Dark Day – NZAP press release
15 March 2019 New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists (NZAP) acknowledge the shock and grief of the Moslem communities of Aotearoa and affected communities of Christchurch. Particularly we wish to acknowledge the suffering of the families of the forty New Zealand citizens who have had their lives cut short and the trauma of the helpers and … more
A psychotherapist speaks from both sides of the couch
In this news article psychotherapist Lynn Charlton talks about youth suicide and her own difficult passage through depression during adolescence and early adulthood. She reveals the healing she achieved through undertaking a long term psychotherapy. Lynn makes a case for long term therapy when lifestyle changes and brief interventions do not reach the parts of … more
NZAP’s submission to the Mental Health Inquiry
The NZAP submission for the Mental Health Inquiry has now been finalised: NZAP Submission to Mental Health Addictions Inquiry (PDF 1.5 MB). Please feel free to share this with friends and colleagues. Many thanks to everybody who participated in preparing this impressive document – many members have been involved in its creation. Thanks in particular … more
Speaking out for mental health and young people
13 Reasons How We Can Help Young People Survive and Thrive (DOCX 30 KB) “Let 13 Reasons Why turn to 13 Reasons How to make a difference to the wellbeing of our young people. These could be made a priority in this election year. We could make a big change in the terrible statistics of … more