The Nelson Clinic is offering adjunctive group therapy for SCS clients in 2026. Our group therapy classes will allow participants to experience being in their bodies and become familiar with inner sensations as a broader journey towards healing.
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SCS Auckland/Wellington GROUP WORK 2026 - TERM 1
The Nelson Clinic is offering adjunctive group therapy for SCS clients in 2026. Our group therapy classes will allow participants to experience being in their bodies and become familiar with inner sensations as a broader journey towards healing.
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Calming an Anxious Mind (CAM) - Formerly My Body, My Balance (MBMB)
Facilitators: Hester Phillips & Jade Ferriere
2-Day Retreats - Wellington & Auckland
This retreat is designed for people who have experienced trauma and are living with symptoms of overwhelm in their daily lives (who have a current SCS
Claim). If your client is looking for tools and support to manage these symptoms, understand more about trauma, and feel empowered in their healing journey, this group may be for them.
Claim). If your client is looking for tools and support to manage these symptoms, understand more about trauma, and feel empowered in their healing journey, this group may be for them.
This retreat is designed to be a compassionate space to explore self-care, manage stress, and develop practical tools for emotional balance.
For more details on the retreat and how to register your clients, see the attached flyer.
WELLINGTON: Calming an Anxious Mind - an in person 12 hour My Body My Balance 2 day retreat - Wellington
Saturday 28th March 11:30am - 5:30pm - Sunday 29th March 10:30am - 4:30pm (Female Only)
AUCKLAND: Calming an Anxious Mind - an in person 12 hour My Body My Balance 2 day retreat
Saturday 21st February 11:30am - 5:30pm - Sunday 22nd February 10:30am - 4:30pm (Female Only)
Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st August 11:30am - 5:30pm (Female Only)
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Auckland Based In-Person Trauma Sensitive Yoga Groups (TSY)
Facilitators: Jessica Dziwulska & Amy Benjamin
Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is an evidence-based intervention designed for complex trauma and treatment-resistant PTSD. Grounded in trauma theory, neuroscience, and yoga philosophy, TCTSY emphasises reconnecting with inner sensations rather than focusing on physical forms. This internal focus supports participants in increasing tolerance to sensory experiences and enhancing emotional awareness. Research by Bessel van der Kolk has shown that TCTSY can significantly reduce PTSD symptoms and improve functioning.
WEEKLY CLASSES (In-Person) - Auckland
In response to growing interest, and the value kiritaki have found from our TSY groups, we’re opening a second Grey Lynn group.
GREY LYNN:
7 Weeks - Tuesday 3rd February, 10:45am - 12:15pm (Female Only)
7 Weeks - Tuesday 3rd February October, 12:45pm - 2:15pm (Mixed Gender)
ROTHESAY BAY HALL:
8 Weeks - Thursday 5th February, 11am - 12:30pm (Female Only)
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TSY DAY RETREATS - Auckland Rothesay Bay
Tools for Transforming Trauma Day Retreats - an in person 6 hour Trauma-Sensitive Yoga/Creative Arts Therapy Group Program
Facilitators: Jessica Dziwulska & Amy Benjamin
Our Tools For Transforming Trauma day retreats support clients to connect to their body in reparative ways. We explore mindful movement, safe social connections, therapeutic creativity, and how to develop healthy coping strategies. Participants will come away with a range of practices they can take into daily life.
AUCKLAND: Saturday 21st February 10:30am - 4:30pm (Female Only)
WHANGAREI: Saturday 28th February 10:30am - 4:30pm (Female Only)
AUCKLAND: Saturday 18th April 10:30am - 4:30pm (Female Only)
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Pathways to Inner Calm: A Full-Day Journey to Calm and Connection(All Genders)
Mauri Tau Wānanga: Central and West Auckland
Facilitators: Jessica Gerbic & Alesha Welsh
This wānanga is for anyone living with the effects of trauma and overwhelm, especially those with a current SCS claim, who are looking for practical tools to feel more grounded, calm, and in control. Guided by trauma-sensitive, culturally grounded practices, we explore emotional regulation, self-care, and healing through hā (breathwork), pūrākau, whenua connection, taonga pūoro, karakia, and creative reflection. Open to everyone as we offer mixed gender groups. Each wānanga offers a unique path toward mauri tau—calm, clarity, and connection.
Pathways to Inner Calm: Day Retreat
Saturday, Dates TBC, 9:00am - 3:30pm (All Genders) Onehunga
Saturday, Dates TBC, 9:00am - 3:30pm (All Genders) Three Kings
Saturday, Dates TBC, 9:00am - 3:30pm (All Genders) Henderson
Te Whare Pōra Mauritau
Central and West Auckland
Facilitators: Jessica Gerbic & Ahi Nyx
Te Whare Pōra Mauritau is a three-day trauma-informed wānanga rooted in raranga and traditional Māori healing through mauritau. Open to all with sensitive claims, this group welcomes Māori, non-Māori, ira tangata, wāhine and tāne. No weaving experience is needed, just a willingness to reconnect. Through hands-on mahi and cultural guidance, participants are supported to find calm, reclaim identity, and restore mauri.
Link to Introduction Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CJUSbsSAw5A9EaOA0W303y_vmqfhc_SB/view?usp=drivesdkhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1CJUSbsSAw5A9EaOA0W303y_vmqfhc_SB/view?usp=drivesdkhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1CJUSbsSAw5A9EaOA0W303y_vmqfhc_SB/view?usp=drivesdk
Intermediate Level: Dates TBC, 9:00am - 3:30pm (All Genders) West Auckland
Beginner Level: Dates TBC , 9:00am - 3:30pm (Female/Non-Binary) Central Auckland
Beginner Level: Dates TBC, 9:00am - 3:30pm (All Genders) Central Auckland
Intermediate Level: Dates TBC, 9:00am - 3:30pm (Female/Non-Binary) Central Auckland
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Process for Lead Providers
1. Purchase Order Request
To arrange approval for a client to attend the group, please contact the client's recovery partner as soon as possible. You will need to provide a rationale and request the following codes be approved:
- SCSGTT x1 - All Classes
- SCSGT x 16 (8 x 1.5h + set-up/pack-down) - AKL TSY weekly course
- SCSGT x 7 (6h session + set-up/pack-down) 1 day retreat AKL TSY
- SCSGT x 7.5 (6.5h session + set-up/pack-down) 1 day retreat Mauri Tau - Pathways to Inner Calm
- SCSGT x 24 (3 days x 6.5h + set-up/pack-down) 3 day Retreat
- SCSGT x 16 (2 x 8h sessions) 2-Day Retreats (CAM)
- Time frames: 01/01/2026 - 31/07/2026
- Vendor ID: VAH127 (The Nelson Clinic)
This is a simple example of a rationale that could be provided:
"We would like to request approval please for this client to attend a group course run by the Nelson Clinic (VAH127), which will commence on DATE.
The aim of this would be for the client to acquire some additional skills in managing PTSD and depressive symptomatology and promote an opportunity for safe social connection to address current isolation. Could you please let me know if this can be approved for the client? They are motivated to attend this treatment, which aligns well with their current goals as outlined in the wellbeing plan".
The deadline for Term 4 Purchase Orders is the Friday before the class begins.
Please copy us into your ACC PO request so we know to expect it via our groups email
2. Registration
When The Nelson Clinic receives the Purchase Order from ACC we will be in contact to get your client registered and to advise you of the next steps.
3. Triage
Once we have received your registration form, one of our Group Work facilitators will contact your client to triage for any needs prior to commencing the group. You will be kept informed of any decisions relating to your client.