We know the relationship is the intervention...join us to learn how to intentionally create optimal relationship conditions when working with children.
CORA: The Contextualised Optimal Relationship Approach
A one day workshop with the creator, Dr Kate Renshaw
September 2026 - Register today!
Full details and registration link in the comments.
Compass Seminars NZ
Compass Seminars is New Zealand’s leading professional development training provider for professionals working with children and young people
Compass Seminars NZ is the country's leading provider of short-course professional development training for people who work in the human services sector. We offer a national program of training events and a comprehensive bookshop full of practical and contemporary resources.
Working in education? Our next live broadcast webinar is timed for the term break for your convenience!
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with Mathew Portell - Founder of the Trauma Informed Educators Network and widely recognised for his groundbreaking advocacy in trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning.
Full details and registration link: https://compass.ac.nz/seminar/seminar-restoring-connection-and-community-building-a-school-culture-that-reduces-stress-for-both-adults-and-children
Less than a month until CORA: The Contextualised Optimal Relationship Approach with Dr Kate Renshaw
Secure your seat today!
https://compass.ac.nz/seminars/contextualised-optimal-relationship-approach-cora
18/08/2026
🌟 Working with Traumatised Teens earned an overall participant satisfaction score of 4.8/5
Watch this space for new dates/locations for this workshop!
"This presentation was awesome. I received so much feedback, resources, and explanations of concepts and situations" - Guidance Counsellor
"Another great Compass presenter. He provided many golden nugget strategies to use immediately in our mahi." - RTLB
"One of the best presentations I've been to. I really like that I have a tool to take away as well as more knowledge and skills." - Counsellor
"Amazing presenter, so polished and engaging. Great practical PLD, I learned so much." - Psychologist
Perhaps you trained within a generalist lifespan practitioner model but now your work is with children and young people?
Don't miss this opportunity to learn specialist paediatric playful relationship skills!
CORA: The Contextualised Optimal Relationship Approach with Dr Kate Renshaw
Coming to NZ this September
Want a deeper understanding and connection with the young people you work with? This approach, grounded in safety and trust, allows defences to lessen and encourages positive shifts in behaviour.
https://compass.ac.nz/seminar/seminar-from-mistrust-to-trust-2-2-2
Feeling curious about CORA - The Contextualised Optimal Relationship Approach?
CORA has been adapted from TORA - an evidence based universal approach to mental health and well-being in education settings.
Who is CORA for? Everyone working alongside children!
Dr Kate explains more here...
We'd love for you to join us in September!
Full details and registration links in the comments.
31/07/2026
🚨 BREAKING NEWS! 🚨
Karen Young - Hey Sigmund is returning to New Zealand this September with her highly acclaimed Working with Anxiety in Children and Teens 2-day training.
📍 Hamilton
📅 22 & 23 September
Karen is recognised as a leading authority on paediatric anxiety and the neurodevelopment of children. Participants love her practical, evidence-informed strategies for understanding and supporting mental health and well-being.
Places are strictly limited and expected to fill quickly. Don't delay registering for this one!
Working with Anxiety in Children and Teens Working with Anxiety in Children and Teens: An Intensive Two-Day Workshop with Karen Young
Helping professionals! What if there was an evidence-based framework to help build the relational foundation that allows children to truly flourish?
May we present...CORA: The Contextualised Optimal Relationship Approach
This is your chance to learn specialist paediatric playful relationship skills to integrate into your work with children.
Watch the video to meet Dr Kate Renshaw, the creator of CORA
Full details and registration link in the comments
This approach is applicable for those working in homes, schools, social work, therapy, mentoring, residential homes and youth justice.
Learn to view behaviour through a different lens in order for true change to occur.
Full details and registration link in the comments.
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