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1903 days ago

Mindfulness group for children

Grant from Halswell

Does your child struggle with anxiety or stress? Would you like to support them to learn skills to enhance their well-being?

The UC Psychology Centre is offering Pause Breathe Smile (PBS) a group for children (age 8-11 years) who struggle with stress and anxiety and their parents to develop skills of mindfulness. PBS is an evidence-based programme, developed by the Mental Health Foundation, found to improved focus and attention, enhance self-awareness and reduced stress.

The group will run from 4–5pm, starting Tuesday 6 August for 8 weeks at the Psychology Centre, University of Canterbury and requires both child and parent/caregiver to attend and learn together. The total cost of the program is $160.

If you would like more information, email justine.brougham@canterbury.ac.nz

To hear kids talking about PBS watch www.youtube.com...

For more information about the research and benefits of PBS look at www.scoop.co.nz...

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1 day ago

Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?

Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.

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How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
  • 27.5% I love it!
    27.5% Complete
  • 32.4% Only in designated areas
    32.4% Complete
  • 40.1% No, it should be outdoors only.
    40.1% Complete
1437 votes
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2 days ago

Free final clearance of brand new clothing, kitchen items etc

Gwenda from Rolleston

Everything must go. 1:30pm-2:30pm at 293 Waterholes Road, Rolleston. Help yourself. We can't keep it all. Still hundreds of items available. All new and all free!

18 hours ago

Happy Tuesday, neighbours, can you figure out today's riddle rush 🏃‍♂️

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

A bus driver goes the wrong way down a one-way street. He passes the cops, but they don’t stop him. Why?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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