Chillax - Anxiety Program

12/03/2026

Every week, counsellors and psychologists across New Zealand are having to turn away families seeking support for their children and teenagers, as waiting lists continue to grow.

One of the most common concerns within our communities is anxiety. To help ease the pressure on the system, Clinical Psychologist Tanzi Bennison has developed an eight-week course focused on understanding and effectively managing anxiety.

The programme can be delivered effectively through schools, in group settings. Tanzi has created a training video to support teachers in delivering the programme with ease.

There is also a parent video available to be purchased to help parents better understand anxiety.

If you would like to learn more about the programme or have any questions, please feel free to visit https://www.chillax.org.nz or get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]

Welcome to Chillax. We offer School-based group sessions that teach anxiety management strategies for children and young adults. Designed to support young people aged 8+ develop skills and strategies to manage anxiety.

12/06/2024

A beautiful image of what it is to help our young people navigate the rain.

I can't stop the rain.

But I will hold the umbrella.

Even as my children get older,
taller,
and closer to grown.

Even as I know life is both.
Sunshine and rain.
Immense joy and immense hard.

I can't stop the rain.

Despite giving it my all.
Despite deeply cherishing.
Despite loving unconditionally.

The rain comes.
In aches. In grief. In uncertainty. In trials.

I can't stop the rain.

And I'm not meant to.

Because I know it's on me
to protect them from life's storms,
but to also give them the skills to navigate the waters.
To guard them from the floods,
but to also understand some rain is needed for growth.

It's a sacred dance we do as their mothers.

It's a back-and-forth rhythm of shielding,
while trying to grow their independence.
It's trying to raise them to be ready and capable,
while still protecting and nurturing.
It's holding on,
while gently letting go.

I can't stop the rain.

And it's my job to teach them to maneuver through it.

But for as long as I'm able,

I will hold the umbrella.

Because while I can't stop the rain,
I can give them the gift of knowing
that whatever they're going through,
if the storm becomes too much,
there is someone who will stand beside them

and hold the umbrella.

(words You Are Loved - Emily Roussell)

03/06/2024

One of the most difficult things as a parent is to watch helplessly as our children try to navigate big emotions. Sudden bursts of anger, sadness and crippling fear can leave us unsure what to do.

Clinical psychologist Tanzi Bennison understands these struggles. Each week she has had to turn families away from her practice as her books are full. To help alleviate some of this pressure, Tanzi has created a parent video. This 70-minute video helps parents to understand some of these big emotions that their children are experiencing and give them more tools in their parenting toolbelt. If you are interested in finding out more about the Chillax Parenting video, feel free to contact us on [email protected] or visit our website.

29/05/2024

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