Hana Counselling and Education

Hana Counselling and Education Our company has Ikigai to support vulnerable children, adolescents, adults, and the community through therapy, workshops/training, and dance classes.

ACC,WINZ,EAP and other option
available

🎉Dance your Rainbow 🌈 -Time updated-Join us for a gentle, inclusive gathering weaving Dance Movement Therapy and Zen-ins...
03/02/2026

🎉Dance your Rainbow 🌈 -Time updated-

Join us for a gentle, inclusive gathering weaving Dance Movement Therapy and Zen-inspired art / mindfulness.🩰🌿
Together we’ll explore kind, accessible ways to reconnect with your mind, body, and emotions through movement and mindfulness.

This intergenerational whānau space welcomes all ages, all bodies, all abilities, all genders, and all cultures. You’re invited to come exactly as you are – there is no “right way” to move or participate.💛

If you’d like to feel more connected to yourself and others in a non-judgemental, safe and creative space, this session is for you.

And if you feel shy or new to this kind of practice, that’s okay.
We offer many gentle ways to join in and we will meet you where you’re at. 🌿

📅Sat Feb 14 th 12pm-3pm
📍Auckland Old Folks Assoc. Hall – 8 Gundry Street, Newton, Auckland CBD
⏰Workshop
12 PM - 1:30 PM - Dance workshop 12-1:30
1:30 PM - 3 PM - Zen mindfulness 1:30 -3pm

Facilitators:
👤Ai Kihara: Director of Hana counselling
👤Christina Houghton DMT: Director of Dance Move Be Well and Seniors DANCE
teacher
👤Siche Zhang: Artist Musician

At Hana Counselling, Naikan is one of the reflections we may gently weave into therapy, alongside practices like therape...
03/02/2026

At Hana Counselling, Naikan is one of the reflections we may gently weave into therapy, alongside practices like therapeutic dance movement, Zen-inspired art, and Morita-based work.

🕊Save this if you’d like to try Naikan reflection on a quiet day.

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Post-Traumatic Growth 🌱Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is the idea that, over time and with support, new strength and meanin...
01/02/2026

Post-Traumatic Growth 🌱

Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is the idea that, over time and with support, new strength and meaning can grow after trauma or crisis.
It doesn’t mean the trauma was “good” or that pain disappears.

People may notice:
- a deeper appreciation for life
- closer, more honest relationships
- a stronger inner resilience
- new values or directions in life

We support PTG with mind–body, creative approaches such as:
Dance Movement Therapy, Zen-inspired art, Morita Therapy, and Naikan Therapy.

Growth and pain can exist side by side.
If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. 🌿💛





26/01/2026

Dance Movement Therapy isn’t “just dance”.

It’s not about perfect moves or performance.
DMT uses gentle movement and body awareness
to help you release stress, feel more grounded,
and express emotions that are hard to put into words.

You don’t need any dance experience —
just a body, a bit of curiosity,
and a safe space to move as you are. 🌿

Follow for more about DMT and mind–body wellbeing.





🎉 Dance Your Rainbow 🌈Celebrate Rainbow Month with Movement, Art & Mindfulness!📅 Date & Time: 14 Feb 2026, Saturday, 11:...
17/01/2026

🎉 Dance Your Rainbow 🌈
Celebrate Rainbow Month with Movement, Art & Mindfulness!
📅 Date & Time: 14 Feb 2026, Saturday, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: The Old Folks Hall, Auckland
Join us for a creative and healing experience with:
• Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) – Move, express, and connect with your emotions
• Zen Art Therapy – Explore mindfulness through art
• Zen Meditation – Find inner calm and balance
Facilitated by:
✨ Team Take Time
• Christina Houghton – Director at Dance Move Well, DMT therapist & dance instructor
• Ai Kihara – Director at Hana Counselling, trauma therapist & researcher
• Siche Zhang – Pianist & music composer
💜 Open to everyone! Celebrate diversity, creativity, and wellbeing in a safe and inclusive space.
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💃Dance Movement Therapy isn’t about “dancing well” – it’s about using gentle movement to care for your mind and body.DMT...
15/01/2026

💃Dance Movement Therapy isn’t about “dancing well” – it’s about using gentle movement to care for your mind and body.

DMT can help you:
⭐️release stress and tension stored in the body
⭐️feel more grounded and calm
⭐️express emotions without needing the “right” words
⭐️reconnect with your body and feel more at home in yourself

build confidence, joy, and a sense of aliveness

You don’t need any dance experience.
Just your body, your breath, and a safe space to move, as you are. 💛





🌊 Water Safety Experience – Free Community Workshop! 🌊Join Hana Counselling x DPANZ for a fun, hands-on water safety wor...
15/01/2026

🌊 Water Safety Experience – Free Community Workshop! 🌊
Join Hana Counselling x DPANZ for a fun, hands-on water safety workshop for the whole family!
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📅 Date: Saturday, 24 Jan 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm (Lunch 12–1pm)
📍 Locations:
• Theory: Mt Roskill Library/Fickling Centre (10:00–12pm)
• Practical: Mt Albert Community Pool (1–3pm)
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💃 10:00am – Free Dance Activity
• Open to everyone at Mt Roskill Library
• Come join the fun with your kids before the workshop starts!
📖 11am–12pm – Theory Session
• Learn drowning prevention & lifejacket safety
• Tips for visiting new water environments
• Pre-workshop survey
🏊 1–3pm – Pool Workshop
• Floating techniques & lifejacket practice
• HELP & Huddle positions
• Bystander rescue skills
• Post-workshop survey
🎓 Certificate
• Complete both sessions to earn a recreational certificate
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👥 Who can join: All ages welcome!
• Max 15 participants in the pool; unlimited pool-side observers
• Let us know your kids’ ages if bringing children
💰 Cost: FREE
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Instructor: Madison Chang – passionate community leader & water safety advocate
Organizer: Ai Kihara – Director at Hana counselling
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✨ Don’t miss this chance to have fun AND learn life-saving skills! ✨
Register / Learn more:
🌐 DPANZ: https://www.dpanz.org.nz
📸 Hana Counselling IG: https://www.instagram.com/hanacounselling/
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to have fun while learning life-saving skills! ✨
🔗 Register here
https://www.hanacounselling.com/rsvp-watersafety
📩 Contact
Ai Kihara
📧 team@hanacounselling.com
📞 021 0257 2183

🌊 ウォーターセーフティ体験 – 無料コミュニティワークショップ 🌊
Hana Counselling × DPANZ が主催する、
家族みんなで楽しく学べる体験型ウォーターセーフティ・ワークショップです！
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📅 日時：2026年1月24日（土）
⏰ 時間：10:00〜15:00（昼休憩 12:00〜13:00）
📍 会場
・座学（理論）：Mt Roskill Library／Fickling Centre（10:00〜12:00）
・実技（プール）：Mt Albert Community Pool（13:00〜15:00）
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💃 10:00〜｜無料ダンスアクティビティ
・Mt Roskill Library にて開催
・どなたでも参加OK
・ワークショップ前に、お子さんと一緒に楽しく体を動かしましょう♪
📖 11:00〜12:00｜理論セッション
・溺水（できすい）予防の基礎知識
・ライフジャケットの安全な使い方
・初めての水辺環境での注意ポイント
・事前アンケートあり
🏊 13:00〜15:00｜プール実技セッション
・浮く練習／ライフジャケット実践
・HELPポジション・ハドルポジション
・バイスタンダー（周囲の人）による救助スキル
・事後アンケートあり
🎓 修了証明書
・理論＋実技の両方に参加すると
　レクリエーション修了証を発行します
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👥 対象：全年齢歓迎
・プール内参加は最大15名
・プールサイドでの見学は人数制限なし
・お子さま同伴の場合は、年齢をお知らせください
💰 参加費：無料
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👤 講師：Madison Chang
地域コミュニティリーダー／ウォーターセーフティ推進者
👤 主催：Ai Kihara – Director at Hana counselling
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✨ 楽しく学んで、大切な命を守るスキルを身につけましょう！ ✨
🔗 お申し込み
🌐 登録フォーム
https://www.hanacounselling.com/rsvp-watersafety
📩 お問い合わせ
Ai Kihara
📧 team@hanacounselling.com
📞 021 0257 2183

💃 Free Therapeutic Dance Activity at Mt Roskill Library 💃Join us for a gentle, inclusive therapeutic dance session desig...
12/01/2026

💃 Free Therapeutic Dance Activity at Mt Roskill Library 💃
Join us for a gentle, inclusive therapeutic dance session designed to help you move, relax, and reconnect with your body—no dance experience needed.
📅24 Jan 2026 (Sat)🕙 Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
📍 Location: Mt Roskill Library
👥 Who can join: Open to all library visitors (adults, parents, children welcome)
💰 Cost: FREE
✨ This session focuses on:
• Gentle movement & body awareness
• Stress release and emotional wellbeing
• Moving at your own pace in a supportive space
👤 Facilitator: Chloe Chow
Hana Counselling team member & therapeutic dance facilitator
🌿 Come as you are. Move how you feel.
No registration required — just drop in and enjoy.

✨ Back to Work, Back to Yourself ✨Going back to work on Monday can feel stressful, overwhelming, or anxiety-provoking — ...
04/01/2026

✨ Back to Work, Back to Yourself ✨

Going back to work on Monday can feel stressful, overwhelming, or anxiety-provoking — and that’s completely normal. 💛

Here are 5 gentle ways to support yourself:
1️⃣ Pause & Reflect – Take a few minutes to notice what you gave today, what you learned, and who helped you.
2️⃣ Accept What Is 🧘 – Feel your emotions without judgment. Acceptance creates clarity and resilience.
3️⃣ Find Meaning in Small Moments 🌱 – Morning coffee, a short walk, or a kind word can give life purpose.
4️⃣ Ground Your Body & Mind 🧠 – Slow breaths, gentle stretches, or a short mindfulness pause can calm your nervous system.
5️⃣ Be Kind to Yourself ✨ – Presence is more important than perfection.

Take a deep breath. You’ve got this. 💪💛

💌 For more tips and guidance, visit Hana Counselling Articles

✨ Step into 2026 with purpose! ✨Instead of making a list of “shoulds,” ask yourself: What makes life feel truly worth li...
31/12/2025

✨ Step into 2026 with purpose! ✨
Instead of making a list of “shoulds,” ask yourself: What makes life feel truly worth living?

Use Ikigai — your reason for being — to guide your goals:
💛 What you love
💛 What you’re good at
💛 What the world needs
💛 What gives you meaning

Small steps every day lead to a life full of joy and purpose. 🌟

🌿 Arugamama × Danshari — A Way of Living “As It Is” 🌿In Morita Therapy, Arugamama is accepting thoughts and feelings wit...
28/12/2025

🌿 Arugamama × Danshari — A Way of Living “As It Is” 🌿

In Morita Therapy, Arugamama is accepting thoughts and feelings without fighting them—then choosing the next right action.
Danshari (断捨離) is the practice of clearing what you don’t need—objects, habits, even attachments—so you can breathe again.

✨ When you combine them:
accept within + clear outside = more clarity, calm, and direction. 🌱

👉 Comment below: What is one thing you’re choosing to let go of this week?

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Auckland
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+642102572183

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