Akoranga:
Courses and Workshops
Finding strength in community, together we can enrich each other’s lives. The Christchurch Women’s Centre provides a broad range of low-cost courses and workshops in our group space at 48 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch.
-
Our courses are short programmes made up of multiple sessions that build skills over time. They focus on topics such as wellbeing, stress management, emotional resilience, confidence, and personal growth. Courses provide practical tools, guided learning, and a supportive group environment, with the same participants attending each session.
-
Workshops are usually one-off or short sessions focused on a specific topic or skill. They offer practical information, hands-on tools, and space for reflection, and are a good option for women wanting to explore a topic without committing to a longer course.
-
To book on to any of our courses or workshops please follow the booking instructions included with each listing below. If you have any questions regarding a course please feel to contact us.
Some of our courses and workshops have a service fee that goes towards covering overheads and keeping services running. Where applicable details of fees are also listed with the description below. If you have any concerns about affordability please feel free to chat to us. Once you have booked on to a course or workshop, our admin team will send you an invoice with instructions on how to pay.
“Thought provoking, very beneficial, I just wanted to extend my gratitude for the assistance and support you provided to my client who attended one of your courses recently”
Upcoming courses workshops
Skills-Based Stress Workshop
Mondays in March; 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th March
10:00am – 12:00pm
How we manage stress and anxiety can significantly impact our health, our relationships, and our ability to function in this busy world.
In this five-week information packed educational course, we will learn about what stress is and how it is connected to the body.
Teresa educates on the different functions of the nervous system, and how we can connect with our many senses to bring ourselves back when we are feeling stressed.
Facilitator
Teresa, a Registered Social Worker and an ACC-accredited Counsellor, has worked within the social sector and adult mental health services since 2006.
Service Fee & Booking
$50 for the 5-week course.
Please call to book your space 03 3717414.
Family Dependence Trauma Workshop
Tuesday 17th of March – 5th of May 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
An eight-week course for women who have grown up with parents or caregivers who have dependencies.
Vicky-Ann clarifies and educates while providing space for reflection and healing interventions. Substance dependency and process dependency are looked at through the lens of “Little t Trauma” and how that has shaped childhood experiences and relationships.
Facilitator
Vicki-Ann has had extensive psychodrama training, led numerous workshops, and completed a creative therapy certificate. She brings a unique perspective to this topic and the therapeutic process towards healing.
Service Fee & Booking
Service fee of $50 for this 8-week Course
Please book your space for this course please call 03 3717414.
Managing Anger
Wednesday 29th of April 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
Anger can make you feel as if you are at the mercy of a powerful, unpredictable force.
Would you like to find more effective ways to understand anger and its protective purpose, as well as its unhealthy patterns?
In this session, you will learn tools, tips and techniques to transform anger.
Facilitator
Amber is a facilitator and coach with a particular interest in the mind-body connection.
Service Fee & Booking
Service fee of $25 for this one-day workshop. Supported rate will be available on an individual basis.
Please book your space for this course please call 03 3717414.
Managing Anxiety
Wednesday 13th May 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Anxiety is a natural response to stress that helps us stay alert and aware of potential danger, but it can become a problem when it feels constant or overwhelming.
It often shows up as excessive worry, fear or physical symptoms like a racing heart, tension or restlessness.
While anxiety is a normal path of life, in this one-day workshop learning to understand and manage it can help prevent it from interfering with daily activities and wellbeing.
Facilitator
Amber Fisher is a facilitator and coach with a particular interest in the mind-body connection.
Service Fee & Booking
Service fee of $25 for this one-day service. Supported rate will be available on an individual basis.
Call 03 371 7414 to secure your seat for this one-day workshop.
Effective Communication/Dialogue
Wednesday 27th May
10:00am - 12:00pm
Communication and relationships can (at times) be challenging, right? Communication can lend itself to misunderstandings and conflict within personal and professional relationships.
In this session we will dive into what makes communication effective (and ineffective) and grow your communication skillset to support greater understanding, ease and harmony communicating. Phew!
Facilitator
Facilitated by Amber Fisher. Amber is a facilitator and coach with a particular interest in the mind-body connection.
Service Fee & Booking
Service fee of $25 for this one-day service. Supported rate will be available on an individual basis.
Call 03 371 7414 to secure your seat for this one-day workshop.
Introduction to the Alchemy of Menopause
Wednesdays: 10th, 17th, 24th June 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Over three sessions Jane Catherine will delve into the mysteries of menopause, offering life-changing knowledge and support for women approaching or experiencing this time of life.
You will receive:
A very different perspective for making sense of menopause in new and perhaps surprising ways;
A whole new view of hormones, and why they behave in the baffling ways they do;
A deeper understanding of the purpose and significance of menopause in a woman’s overall life journey;
Answers to your questions, support for your struggles and ways of easing your passage through your menopausal makeover.
Service Fee & Booking
$5 per person.
Please call 03 371 7414 to book your space.
Past Events
Emotional Freedom Tapping Workshop
Tuesday 10th March 2026
10:00am – 11:30am
Emotional freedom tapping (EFT) is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress.
We all experience stress regularly! So, wouldn’t it be great to have easy-to-learn techniques available to help you feel safe again?
Facilitator
Let's welcome Sian to facilitate this workshop! She studied and discovered holistic ways to release stress and anxiety. Her personal life experience with issues such as addiction, bullying, grief - and recovery means that she can relate to a lot of different situations that you may be facing.
Service Fee & Booking
Service fee of $25 for this one-day course.
Please call 03 3717414 to secure your limited seat for this workshop.
Self-Worth Workshop
Wednesday 4th March 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
How’s your sense of self-worth, confidence and self-esteem? Slippery? That certainly can make sense in the society we live in. However, in this session, we will explore the factors that lead us to question our self-worth and leave us feeling more aware and empowered.
Why does self-worth matter? Self-worth affects how we approach relationships, complete tasks, address challenges and our overall mental health and well-being.
This session will help you strengthen your self-worth from the inside out.
Facilitator
Facilitated by Amber Fisher. Amber is a facilitator and coach with a particular interest in the mind-body connection.
Service Fee & Booking
Service fee of $25 for this one-day service. Supported rate will be available on an individual basis.
Call 03 371 7414 to secure your seat for this one-day workshop.
“[I learnt] the worth of a female community.”
“I feel encouraged to serve myself kindly, understandingly. ”
“[On this course I learnt] I’m not alone; The value of being in a good group and with a good facilitator; Sharing and listening.”
WomanWise
Thursday 12th February - 19th March 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
A six-week course for growing your confidence. WomanWise is a free six-week course that will help you to grow your confidence by providing you with new ideas, practical exercises and experiences in a supportive and interactive group setting.
In the 6 weeks we will cover:
Ways to enhance your sense of self-worth, self-esteem and self-confidence by learning more about yourself an about your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health.
The difference between your thoughts and feelings and learn about acknowledging and accepting all your feelings.
Different ways to identify your thinking patterns.
Ways to identify your passions, interests and strengths and learn to embrace these.
Ideas to support your self-care and pampering.
Ways to build stronger connections with yourself and others.
Ways to communicate more effectively and to live the life you want.
Facilitator
This workshop is hosted by the Christchurch Methodist Mission.
Service Fee & Booking
This course is free, there is no service fee for this course.
For more information or to book your spot, contact CMM Programmes Coordinator Kylie Morel on 027 288 7842 or email kylie.morel@mmsi.org.nz
