Men/Tāne: building respectful relationships
This programme is for men who want to build safe, trusting and respectful relationships with their partner and other important people in their lives. We provide a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental atmosphere where men can talk openly with other men and our facilitators about their use of abuse and violence. Our experience is that most men who abuse their partners will change once they’re willing to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and talk openly about it.
For Men who want to learn more about themselves, how to handle their emotions, and value and respect themselves and others.
How This programme supports men to take responsibility for their own actions and helps them identify harmful or taken-for-granted ideas about relationships that often result in violence and abuse. The programme also focuses on positive parenting and fathering skills.
When Group and individual programmes are available – we’ll talk through your options at an initial assessment meeting.
Where ChangeAbility, 7 Victoria Street, Masterton 5810
How much does it cost? We welcome donations/koha to support this programme.
To find out more or book an appointment please fill out this contact form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Listen to the staff and group facilitators at ChangeAbility talking about the men’s programme.
Listen to men talk about their experience on ChangeAbility’s men’s programme.
For stories and advice from kiwi men on a journey of healing and change, visit Change is Possible and In Your Hands websites.
Ake is a digital tool built to support men who use domestic, family, and sexualised violence (DFSV) as they work towards safety and family whānau wellbeing. It is a practical extra resource men can use between sessions, while waiting for a place on a programme, or after a programme ends.
Ake is free for individuals to sign up for and use. There is also no app to download – just a simple sign-up over at akeapp.com.
From the first login, users can access the emotions compass, a growing content library, and ready-to-use tools like posters and worksheets. The content focuses on real-world touchpoints, including safety, whānau wellbeing, emotional regulation, habit busting, and communication. More information is also available at get.akeapp.com. Our thanks to the team at HMA and Ken McMaster for developing this tool and making it freely available.
We would also like to recommend Mataio and Sarah Browns book ‘She is not your Rehab’ and their new resource ‘Inner Boy’.[/vc_column_text]
“I found it really helpful to talk about my situation… it made me think a lot about my relationship with my wife.”
James