A Sustainable You
Practical tips and strategies to keep well and resilient
when responding to community needs after a disaster.
STAROS is pleased to bring Tricia Hendry back to the Hawkes Bay to deliver this workshop that will bring together helpers and volunteers who responded to support vulnerable others in our community during and after Cyclone Gabrielle. It will be an opportunity to meet others who have experienced similar challenges and experiences. It will provide time to meet, reflect, discuss, share experiences, and consider ways to support our own mental health and resilience after all we have witnessed and experienced.
§ What sustainability can look like for helpers in the face of a disaster
§ What motivates helpers like us to respond and assist others
§ The difference help makes and examples of this that we’ve witnessed
§ Challenges helpers often have to deal with during a disaster, and afterwards
§ Common reactions helpers can experience as they work in circumstances of trauma, grief, and stress – their impact, including possible delayed or ongoing reactions
§ What’s helped us most? Sharing the positive ways we have personally used to get through this time.
§ Effective self-care tools helpers can always keep handy
§ Red flags to look out for and help and support options available to us
§ Why helpers often find asking for help themselves so difficult
§ Where hope fits into being sustainable and replenishing your hope bucket
§ What have we learned about ourselves through this time?
§ Maximising the bond we share as a network of people who ‘get it’ – some ideas
§ Moving forward sustainably with strength and insights.
After Tricia local organisations will let you know what support options are available to you and how you can access this support. There will be time to ask questions and an opportunity to connect with your community.
Date, Venue and Information
Thursday 9th May 7:30am - 11am
Assembly Ballroom - upstairs at the Toitoi Arts & Events Centre, 109 Hastings St South, Hastings
A complimentary light finger food breakfast will be provided, doors open at 7am with the workshop starting at 7:30am
There is no cost for the workshop or breakfast but we ask that to give us an idea of numbers for catering can you please email support@staros.org.nz to let us know you'll be there
Tricia Hendry
Tricia is a published writer, educator, and presenter specialising in issues of grief and trauma, professional self-care, mental health and wellbeing, and resilience. She has lived experience of loss and trauma herself and understands the complexity and challenge unwanted life changes bring.
Formerly Deputy Chief Executive of the national support agency Skylight, Tricia currently works on resource, education, and policy projects for a wide range of government agencies and NGOs. She is also a qualified professional supervisor supporting front line workers and those in helping professions.
Fuel Your Stoke Show - Porangahau
We we're once again proud to walk alongside Jack and the MSFT crew and promote the benefits of 'Spark That Chat" to bring another Fuel Your Stoke show to another one of our awesome communities, this time in Porangahau. Read on or more details...
MSFT Productions & Spark That Chat presents ‘Fuel Your Stoke’ in the mighty Porangahau This event is open to everyone in the Porangahau district. Get off the farms on Sunday 19th May for an unforgettable, much-needed escape, providing you with LIVE music from top local musicians, food and beverages, family friendly activities and games and connect with the community who are there for you.
The purpose of this show is to bring the community together and uplift spirits in lifes general day to day challenges. This show is all about creating a safe and supportive space for locals to gather, lean on each other, and access essential mental health resources and support, or simply just have a good time and a reason to smile.
Our goal is to ignite a ripple effect of positivity, breaking down barriers and promoting good mental health practices throughout the summer months. Look after yourself, your spouse, your mates, family and colleagues and join us - you never know who might have been needing a good time the most.
This event is open to everyone, regardless of age or background. We want to see smiles on as many faces as possible and celebrate the resilience and strength of your community. Come join MSFT for a day filled with live music, inspiring talks, delicious hot food and activities for kids and adults that will fuel your stoke.
Save the date: Sunday, 19th May 2024
Event start time: 2pm
Location: 2 Dundas Street
After Movies
Check out the action from all the previous Fuel Your Stoke events...
Tutira
Eskdale/Bayview
Puketapu
Pakowhai, Meeanee, Awatoto and Twyford
Tikokino
Tuki Tuki - Red Bridge
Patangata
Pongaroa
Porangahau