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Holding space

Whāraurau
Eating Disorders
Neurodiversity
New Zealand
Trauma
Asian Family Services
ADHD
Auckland
Drug Foundation
Rural Communities
SACS
Mental Health
Sexual Violence
Māori Mental Health
Te Whare Mauri Ora
Whārōro / Wharoro
Kia Ora Ake
Mana Ake
Youth Mental Health
Christchurch
Rangatahi

Holding space is a podcast from Whāraurau. In each episode, we sit down with people from across the infant, child, and adolescent mental health and addiction sector, and related sectors, to korero about the work, the challenges, and the heart behind supporting our tamariki and rangatahi. Join us as we hold space for honest conversations, shared learning, and collective growth. This podcast is host... more

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood and trivialised, yet it can have a profound impact on children, young people, and their whānau | family.

In this episode of the Holding space podcast, clinical psychologist Marthinus Bekker... more

In this episode, Chloé Guinaudie shares her experiences working in youth mental health, including embedding lived experience into services and supporting the development of youth hubs. She explores early intervention, building trust with young people... more

In this episode, we speak with Romy Lee from Asian Family Services, who introduces Kia Ora Ake, a school-based mental health programme in Counties Manukau.

Romy is a Mental Health and Addiction (MHA) all-rounder, with experience spanning lived expe... more

In this episode, we speak with Dr Kelly Feng from Asian Family Services (AFS). Kelly shares her clinical and leadership journey, her passion for service development, and insights into the wide range of support AFS provides, including mental health, g... more

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Marthinus Bekker
Clinical Psychologist; coordinates the postgraduate program for Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health at Auckland University
Auckland University; ICAM program
Episode: OCD explained: Evidence-based approaches for young people
Chloé Guinaudie
Youth Mental Health professional focused on implementation and accessibility of services
Whārarau (host organization)
Episode: Creating services that work for young people
Romy Lee
National Manager for Child and Youth Mental Health Services at Asian Family Services
Asian Family Services
Episode: Kia Ora Ake | Supporting tamariki wellbeing in schools
Dr. Kelly Feng
CEO of Asian Family Services
Asian Family Services
Episode: An introduction to Asian Family Services
Lisa Maughan
Principal Advisor at Whāraurau
Whāraurau
Episode: An introduction to the Triple P and Incredible Years programmes
Vanessa Cobham
Professor, trauma expert; University of Queensland
University of Queensland
Episode: Talking through trauma: Finding the right balance with kids
Pete Thorburn
Founder of MessNZ (Meth Education and Solution Services); former meth addict with lived experience
MessNZ
Episode: Supporting rangatahi through addiction and recovery
Jess Apanui
Principal Advisor lived experience addictions for Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Episode: The value of lived experience
Catherine Gallagher
Clinical psychologist; clinical practice manager at START in Otatahi (Christchurch)
START
Episode: Recognising and responding to sexual trauma in children and young people

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Bronwyn Dunnachie
Host of Holding Space; Whārarau—Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Workforce Development Programme
Tepora Pukepuke
Host of Holding Space; Whārarau

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OCD explained: Evidence-based approaches for young people
Q: What are the barriers to access for OCD treatment in New Zealand?
Barriers include limited access to specialized OCD care, lack of dedicated inpatient or residential units with OCD expertise, and long delays between symptom onset and formal diagnosis, particularly in rural areas.
OCD explained: Evidence-based approaches for young people
Q: What is the Bergen 4-day treatment and why is it significant?
The Bergen 4-day treatment is an intensive, four-day program rooted in exposure and response prevention that emphasizes the intent behind exposures, achieving high rates of clinical response and remission in severe OCD cases while adapted for the New Zealand context.
OCD explained: Evidence-based approaches for young people
Q: What is OCD and how does it manifest in young people?
OCD involves persistent obsessions and compulsions that interfere with daily life, extending beyond common cleanliness rituals to include harm-related thoughts and other distressing patterns, often impairing schooling and family dynamics.
An introduction to Asian Family Services
Q: Who can access your services?
Access is open to anyone who identifies as Asian, with different programs available for children, youth, and adults; services are generally free or low-cost, with telehealth options and language support to navigate the system.
Kia Ora Ake | Supporting tamariki wellbeing in schools
Q: How do schools and families typically refer tamariki to Kia Ora Ake, and what pathways exist for referrals?
Referrals come through schools, whānau, and the wider community, with multiple pathways to access support; the programme acts as an open door, guiding families to the next steps whether through group modules or one-on-one sessions.

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A clinically informed, culturally grounded discussion series that centers infant, child, and adolescent mental health and addiction in Aotearoa New Zealand. Across episodes, listeners hear from clinicians, researchers, educators, and community leaders who share practical strategies, lived-experience insights, and systemic perspectives on trauma, youth wellbeing, rural health, and culturally responsive care. The conversations frequently highlight whānau-centered approaches, Māori frameworks for wellbeing, early intervention, and intersectoral collaboration, with a strong emphasis on reducing stigma and improving access to services for tamariki and rangatahi. Notable threads include trauma-informed parenting guidance, SACS-based screening and... more

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2. Chloé Guinaudie
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4. Dr. Kelly Feng
5. Lisa Maughan
6. Vanessa Cobham
7. Pete Thorburn
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