Our Programmes

Lighthouse Southland works with men, women and young people by providing education, counselling and support. Contact Lighthouse Southland now to join a programme or service that best suit your needs.
Non-Violence Programmes - Ministry of Justice / Probation
We run several group programmes for those referred by the Ministry of Justice and Probation.
In some instances where a group may not meet your needs, or you need some extra support we can provide individual sessions.
General topics covered include:
- Understanding family violence
- Taking ownership
- Self-management
- Changing to a violence free future
- Examine thinking, behaviour and beliefs
- Explore wellbeing /Te Whare Tapa Whā
- Develop Safety Plans
Programmes to prevent Family Violence - Self Referrals
We offer group programmes for those who are using violence or at risk of using violence. This programme is for self-referrals or those referred by another organisation.
In instances where a group may not meet your needs or you need some extra support we can provide individual sessions. In our Prevention of Family Violence programmes we walk alongside people as they:
- Develop communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Examine thinking, behaviour and beliefs.
- Explore intergenerational violence and its impacts.
- Develop support structures to help maintain a non-violent lifestyle.
- Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā
- Develop Safety Plans
Safety Programme
We offer individual Safety Programmes for those who have experienced violence and family harm and those who need support to:
- Develop supports, wellbeing and confidence
- Work towards safety
- Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā
- Examine thinking and beliefs
- Focus on the future
- Develop Safety Plans

Adolescent Programme
This programme is for children and young people aged 12–17 yrs. who are struggling with aggressive or violent behaviours. The programme also works with those children and young people who have been exposed to or experienced family violence.
The programme covers:
- Empathy
- Anger & Violence
- Respect & Values/Belief
- Communication & Relationships
- Self-esteem
- Wellbeing / Te Whare Tapa Whā
- Grief/Trauma
- Develop Safety Plans
Referrals are accepted from schools, Alternative Education, Police, other agencies, health professionals, and parents/caregivers.
We work with the child or young person in the school or alternative education setting. However, we can also deliver the programme at our office if this is a more appropriate option.

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