Externalising Behaviour Resources

Positive Parenting Triple P has a program focused on teen aggression.

The Youth Justice system, including youth aid, can often be part of the intervention for CD.

You can also get help and advice from certain community groups. Some of the bigger
organisations include: 

• Parent Help has a free Parent Helpline (0800 568 856). They also provide family therapy and counselling, for a fee. Their website has information about parenting children of different age groups.
• Toughlove holds support groups in Auckland, the Waikato and Christchurch, for parents of teenagers. Support meetings include strategies to help you manage your teen’s behaviour. They also have a self-help course that you can do by email. More information is on their Facebook site. For more  information call them on 0800 868 445.
• Parenting Place offers coaching and parenting education, for a fee. For more information call them on 0800 53 56 59.
• Blue Light helps at-risk young people (aged 16 – 19  years) in Auckland and Hamilton.
• Youth Horizons is a programme for young people aged 10-18 and their family / whānau, to help them strengthen their relationships, improve the way they communicate and reduce conflict in the home.
• Youth mentors are individuals who spend time with a young person, providing a structured and trusting relationship so they feel unconditionally cared for and valued. Read more about youth mentoring on the New Zealand Youth Mentoring website.

The Salvation Army runs a programme to help at-risk teenagers, but not in all centres. Check with the Salvation Army centre near you.

There are also local support groups, parenting courses and other services for parents of teenagers with behavioural problems. Ask your local CAB about what is available near you.

Orange Tamariki

Oranga Tamariki may get involved if your teenager is getting into trouble with the law. For example, they might organise a Youth Justice Family Group Conference. Read more about youth justice.

• The Kiwi Families website has general advice and information on parenting teenagers.
• The Parenting Place website has articles on specific teen issues.
• The Police Managers Guild website has information on teens and drugs, alcohol and suicide risk.
• The govt.nz website has information about help in schools for children with behavioural problems.

https://www.cab.org.nz/article/KB00000666

• Parent Help has a free Parent Helpline (0800 568 856). …
• Toughlove holds support groups in Auckland, the Waikato and Christchurch, for parents of teenagers. …
• Parenting Place offers coaching and parenting education, for a fee.

https://manaake.health.nz/supporting-your-child/supporting-your-childs-wellbeing/positive-identity-and-self-esteem/school-attendance-and-refusal/

https://parents.education.govt.nz/primary-school/your-child-at-school/making-sure-your-child-attends-school-every-day/

https://parents.education.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Special-Education/Severe-Behaviour-Service.pdf

Printable Resources

• HealthInfo – Tips for Improving Behaviour in Tamariki (Children)

• Ministry of Education:

  • Services and Support in Special Education for Children at School

  • The Severe Behaviour Service

Patient Support Information

• raisingchildren.net.au – advice on dealing with behaviour in children aged 5 to 8 years and aged 9 to 11 years, evidence-based parenting strategies.

• https://www.healthinfo.org.nz/