To Teach the importance of attachments
between parents and
infants by way of education through
monthly workshops
SERVICES
Welcome to Augustina Driessen ChildPsychotherapist
Augustina Driessen, child psychotherapist, attended a practicum in Munich, Germany with one of the worlds leading experts on ‘attachment’, Dr Karl-Heinz Brisch. Upon her return to New Zealand, Augustina inspired a group of professionals who then attended workshops run by Dr Brisch in N.Z. Workshops are attended by parents, educators, social workers, counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists.
Our Vision
Teach the importance of attachments (emotional bonds) between parents and infants by way of education through monthly workshops
provjde availability for ongoing counselling
Educate support and supervise facilitators of SAFE ATTACHMENT
provide training programmes Support parents in developing emotionally healthy, balanced children
Educate parents/caregivers in awareness of issues of sensitivity, empathy, secure base, modelling of availability We pursue these aims through:
Training of educators and parents
peer supervision
Debrjefing
Regular meetings and ongoing support
Hotline
We need pregnant parents at 20-25 weeks , to attend the course in Tauranga.
The course is four days before birth, monthly
6 full days after birth, between 1 month and 12 months
This is to enhance the attachment between parents and baby. Some theory and practical applications.
Cost $25.- per couple and $15 per session for a single parent.
If not able to pay, this can be discussed.
Service Categories
Counselling, Psychotherapy
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