A meeting place for those who have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
and those keen to support them.
Haere mai,
Good on you for coming to take a look. It can feel super hard when navigating some emotionally tough stuff, and we can often feel that we are having to do it on our own, or maybe we feel that we are the only ones going through what we are going through. This page has been set up to reassure you that there are people around you, supports, listening ears, and professionals offering their resources and services, willing to share this journey of recovery with you…
There is no one size fits all approach when it comes to our wellbeing. For example, the path of grief can look and feel very different for each individual. What might help me relieve some stress and overwhelm may not be the tool for you. What is under one person’s anger could be very different from another person’s even if the behaviours are very similar.
Take your time to have a look through what is here, and pop back another time as more resources are added. Got a wellbeing question that you would appreciate having answered, feel free to email me liz@liz-fry.com, and we will do our best to get you some answers. This does not replace any medical advice that you may be getting, but more some thoughts and ideas to help you on your journey.
Those supporting this are local and also from different parts of the country. Individuals who are wrapping their arms and wisdom around you right now. We are with you.
Liz
Resources
You may well be familiar with the stages that have been described after a disaster, the heroic stage, the honeymoon, the disillusionment and the reconstruction. You may well have recognised where you are at currently. Then there can be the now what? Liz, our Lead Coach, reflected on this and has seen how the stages of her Pathway to Belonging can apply post disaster too. It would be lovely if it was a linear process, but it recognises that we will be visiting the different stages of the pathway many times, staying in some for longer, others a brief visit, and as said above. That is all okay, all normal, all our own unique way of navigating. Pour a cuppa, take a look, see where you and potentially your loved ones are at, and what could help.
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Reacting
The survival state our body goes in to as we face the disaster and/or the immediate aftermath.
Realising
We survived. Now what? The first stages of facing our immediate reality, we’ve got to do something.
Responding
Okay, so what are we going to do? What are some first steps to respond to where we find ourselves.
Releasing
There may be allsorts coming up. New stuff, old stuff, stuff we sometimes don’t know what it is…
Re-emerging
This can be identifying our new, what’s next, what can it look like long term but also in the short term.
Reconnecting
With ourselves, what’s important, with others, community, friendships, supports
Reclaiming
What are those parts that get lost when times are tough, how can we bring some of them back in the mix?
Restoring
Bringing back in sort of normality, restoring our energy levels, balance, self-care, recharging
Roots
That place of grounding, calm, resilience, a place that feels like home within us.
My friend is struggling
Reaching out can be the hardest thing. Practical tips and conversation starters.
Support for my kids
What can we do to help heal our young ones? What are they needing?
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Looking for help?
Have some of those boxes above resonated? Has the cyclone brought up some ‘old stuff’? Maybe you are keen to have a chat with someone or want to get some support for a loved one? When it comes to health, it is not one size fits all. You will find different supports here that are both local and available online.
We all play a part!
The services that are listed in the ‘Find Help’ directory are from those that want to help and support in the wellbeing side of the recovery. They have each completed the form and have therefore made their way on to the spreadsheet. Liz’s part in this is leading this project and co-ordinating this page. Your part in this is recognising that our wellbeing journey is our own, and something that we each need to take responsibility for. Therefore if you are keen for support, please do your research and due diligence through their website or social media pages to see if they feel like a ‘fit’ for you before contacting them.
For organisations
Are you a local organisation that has services that could help people navigate their way at the moment? We would love to help you get the word out.
For supporters
Are you a wellbeing coach therapist/ practitioner/ counsellor or similar who would like to support the well-being of those affected by the cyclone? Please complete this form.
How does Liz fit in?
Liz was hearing many stories and seeing that many people are holding a lot at the moment, maybe flat out trying to navigate being relocated, the clear up, getting back to work, supporting loved ones as well as often supporting those they’d never met before. She was also aware that there were many great therapists and suchlike waiting in the wings ready to help out in whatever way they could.
Liz and the team set up this page as a bit of a go-to to bring the two together – those needing support and help at this time, as well as those that are so very ready to provide that space. Over the years, Taranaki Retreat has supported many, MANY whānau from Hawke’s Bay with Residential Stays. Sending you encouragement to reach out to us to explore this possibility.
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