What are Adverse Childhood Experiences?
Evidence | February 27th, 2020
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences?Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are major contributing factors for poor youth development that can lead to negative health and social outcomes in adulthood.
"Invaluable in helping children build a trusting relationship with a positive role model."
Evidence | February 26th, 2020
We often get letters from our referrers which remind us why we do what we do.
Video games, butter chicken and learning about triggers
Stories | February 26th, 2020
Jackson’s mother suffered from several addictions and due to neglect, Jackson was responsible for his own self-care from a very young age.
“Hannah believes she’s a burden and inherently unlikeable.”
Stories | February 25th, 2020
“Hannah* believes she’s a burden and inherently unlikeable.” Child Psychologist Hannah was 13 when she was referred to us.
What makes mentoring relationships work for teenagers?
Evidence | February 21st, 2020
International research tells us successful mentoring relationships with teens include these four things.
"I just feel like I've got colour in my life again."
Evidence | February 21st, 2020
We often get letters from our referrers which remind us why we do what we do.
Our very own waiata
Stories | November 5th, 2019
In October 2019, we went on our annual camp and wrote our very own waiata, which we then sung around the camp fire together.
Camp 2019 - our best camp ever!
Stories | October 31st, 2019
Last weekend, 75 of the Upside (then Brothers in Arms) whānau descended on the YMCA Camp Adair in the Hunua Ranges for our annual camp, and it was epic!