" I love spending time with you, it is so much fun."
"I'm very grateful for all the classes you have done. I really enjoyed being part of the class."
" Tui is really kind and totally gets me."
" My toolbox helps me stay clam".
" I now have friends and
went on a playdate."
What the students are saying!
" Thank you for listening
to me. "
" You are:
Terrific, Unique and Interesting"
" School is so much easier since I've seen you."
" I have learnt to be better at organising myself and trying new things".
" You are amazing
and a great person,
we love being in Aroha.
We really enjoyed it."
"I am not broken,
I just see things differently"
" Thank you so much for helping us. I love how you are always so positive about everything."
" You have helped me so much and helped me be a better person because I can understand myself and why I do things."
Rosemarie
My 5 year old daughter Sahara, completed the day workshop with Tui today and she absolutely LOVED it! It was her choice to attend this workshop and was the youngest attendee. She arrived feeling quite shy (she attended alone without her identical twin sister who chose not to do the workshop, so missing her other half), but on pickup she was excited about all the things she had done. Sahara is keen to do more workshops with Tui and her twin sister is also keen to come along. Myself as a parent really enjoyed seeing the confidence my child had to attend this day without her twin and also the confidence she had to share and write down the wonderful qualities she has. As adults, we look at well-being solutions but as a kid, the importance is more so as they face many challenges growing up. Tui has such a wonderful, calm manner and is amazing with children. Thank you Tui for providing these workshops for the children.
Penny
Tui is doing wonderful work, teaching the kids many fantastic life skills and concepts to empower them now and in their future lives. Tui is a gem and has a wonderful gift of seeing and celebrating each child's individuality.
Anna
Kids with learning challenges such as dyslexia have to sit in classrooms every day knowing that they're struggling when others aren't. It's not rocket science to appreciate that there's a correlation between that and the hugely negative impact on confidence, but unfortunately schools have no funding to provide the learning support, let alone address the impact on mental health.
Like many families I know, we regard ourselves as incredibly lucky to have had Tui's expertise to build confidence and resilience at a crucial age. Her professional guidance is a big part of the reason our now teen has been able to adapt so well to High School. We are very proud of the young adult he is becoming: empathetic, kind, fun, hard-working, and with the crucial resilience and inner confidence well embedded to embrace all that's on offer. Tui is a total gem, who deeply cares about "her kids" as if they're her own. Highly recommend!
Janie
“Tui has been an incredible support for both of my children. She helped my older daughter feel more confident about starting high school by offering practical tools and guidance to manage anxious feelings and the growing demands of self-organisation and independence. For my younger daughter, who has ADHD, Tui’s support with emotional regulation and shifting away from harsh self-blame has been especially powerful. Her strength-based approach helps kids see what’s right with them — not just what’s hard — and gives them the confidence and skills to navigate life’s challenges. Tui brings a calm, caring and life-embracing presence and a deep understanding of how to connect with young people in ways that really work."
Anonymous
" Before my child attended sessions with Tui, they struggled with managing frustration and feeling overwhelmed. After learning strategies with Tui, I’ve seen a real change. They are more confident in handling emotions, and I can see them using these strategies in everyday situations, whether it's calming themselves when they are getting frustrated or winding down after a day at school. Tui's guidance is thoughtful, and she tailors things to meet my child's needs. I’m so grateful for Tui and the positive impact this has had on my child!"
