Building Resilience in Families under Stress – Webinar with Dr Ruth McConnell

Overview:
Families in Aotearoa are facing increasing pressures, from financial hardship to global uncertainty. This webinar offers professionals the knowledge and tools to support families as they adapt and maintain stability.

What you’ll learn:

• Introduction to Family Stress Theory.

• How to recognise internal vs. external stressors.

• Understanding how conflict, trauma and stress can impact tamariki and rangatahi.

• Practical strategies to strengthen secure attachment, emotional regulation, and wellbeing.

Presenter:
Dr Ruth McConnell has more than 32 years’ counselling experience across Scotland, Canada and New Zealand. She is a Professional Associate of the Neufeld Institute and an Internal Family Systems trained practitioner, known for her engaging and compassionate teaching style.