At Kia Ora Lounge, we run groups to support people through the transition of world events, as well as emotional support groups for parents of children with special needs, offering both strength and self-value in navigating societal challenges.

Because of the nature of what we do and our core philosophies, our groups also explore the spiritual elements of our challenges, using shamanic philosophies throughout different cultures, and shamanic healing tools such as drumming and storytelling. We often use flower essences for emotional support, too. The result is a safe, sacred space where we can find resonance and peace among those of the same understanding, promoting emotional, spiritual, and mental well being.

Our next support groups are:

Talking Stick & Drumming for Emotional Support

Tuesday 8th December, 2020, 10am until 12pm ​UPCOMING

A chance to express our fears and hopes (and general feelings), and drum to free them, transform them, and ground ourselves. Due to lower numbers than usual, for the moment, we have incorporated the below two themes (Bereavement and Parental) into a more general format where all are welcome to express any feeling they need to in order to better find a way forward. Spiritual coaching methods and various energy therapies can be incorporated if suitable.

Bereavement Support Group
Tuesday 17th November, 2020, 10am until 12pm FINISHED

In this time of world history, many are suffering grief due to the loss of societal structure, jobs, personal health treatments, family members, and so on. Suicide rates are rising fast, and anxiety is at an all time high. This support group offers a safe, confidential space to be open and voice your grief, with expert emotional and spiritual support given.

Warrior Parents Support Group
Tuesday 24th November, 2020, 10am until 12pm FINISHED

This is a support group for parents of special needs children, many of whom are also struggling at this time. Have a little bit of well-deserved me-time away from it all and speak to those who understand and can share their experiences and ideas on how to cope in the current climate.
Our support groups are run by Dianna, and sometimes her partner, Alastair, who is a licenced homoeopath by profession. Dianna is trained in shamanic healing, personal and spiritual coaching, and holds a certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care. She and Alastair are parents to an eleven-year old autistic girl and have vast experience navigating all manner of situations concerning special needs having gone through it all themselves, and having many clients who have.

In addition to professional experience supporting clients with grief, they have personal experience of bereavement, too, having lost family members and friends over the years.
Covid-19 Notice
As per the government guidelines, support groups are able to continue running. If you have had a fever (over 37.8 degrees), new cough, loss of or change to your sense of smell in the past 14 days, do not attend any of our groups or workshops. Note that we will be keeping our groups to a maximum of six people so we can maintain social distancing. Hand sanitiser (as well as soap and water) will be on hand, and a clean WC with a clean towel as well as paper towels are available. If you have any questions about our safety measures, please don't hesitate to email us and ask.