AROHĀ™ Nervous System Regulation Wānanga
AROHĀ™ Nervous System Regulation Wānanga
A practical 2–2.5 hour facilitated wānanga that helps people understand their stress responses, practise ways to regulate in real time, and respond with greater awareness and choice.
Many workplaces support people experiencing stress, trauma, or emotional pressure — yet staff themselves are often expected to manage these demands without practical regulation tools.
When pressure builds, the nervous system naturally moves into protection.
This can show up as:
• emotional reactivity or frustration
• mental overload and difficulty concentrating
• fatigue or shutdown after prolonged stress
• communication breakdown between staff or clients
• reliance on coping behaviours such as alcohol, food, smoking, or withdrawal
The AROHĀ™ Regulation System helps staff recognise these moments and apply practical tools to regulate their nervous system before stress escalates.
When people understand what is happening in their body, they can respond with greater awareness, steadiness, and clarity.
The Hā Tool supports this process by anchoring the breath — naturally slowing the exhale and signalling safety to the nervous system during stressful moments.
Together, the Aroha™ Method and Hā Tool create a simple daily regulation practice that can be used anywhere.
What the Wānanga Includes
This 2–2.5 hour facilitated wānanga gives participants a practical understanding of stress and nervous system regulation through the AROHĀ™ framework.
What’s included
• Facilitated AROHĀ™ Nervous System Regulation Wānanga for up to 15 people
• Practical breathing and regulation practices
• Real-life application of the AROHĀ™ Method
• Access to the AROHĀ™ Regulation System resources
• 5 Hā Tools included
• Additional Hā Tools available for $95 + GST each
Investment: $1,800 + GST
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Who This Is For
The AROHĀ™ Nervous System Regulation Wānanga is designed for organisations whose people experience stress, pressure, or emotionally demanding situations.
The wānanga is particularly relevant for people who:
• Māori health providers and kaupapa Māori organisations
• Social services and community organisations
• Mental health and addiction services
• Schools and education providers
• Youth and whānau support services
• Healthcare and frontline workers
• Organisations wanting practical emotional regulation tools for staff wellbeing
The system supports staff who:
• regularly work with people experiencing stress or trauma
• carry emotional responsibility in their roles
• want practical tools to stay calm, present, and clear under pressure
• support whānau, clients, patients, or students navigating difficult situations
Rather than simply teaching stress management, the Arohā™ Method provides a practical framework to regulate the nervous system in real time.
What Staff Learn
Through the AROHĀ™ Nervous System Regulation Wānanga, participants learn how to:
• understand anxiety, stress, and emotional responses
• recognise when the stress cycle begins
• regulate their body in real time using breath and awareness
• work with uncomfortable emotions instead of reacting or suppressing them
• respond more calmly in difficult conversations
• support colleagues, clients, and whānau experiencing stress
• interrupt habits driven by stress such as smoking, alcohol, emotional eating, or withdrawal
• build stronger emotional regulation and resilience over time
Ongoing AROHĀ™ Resources
Participants receive access to practical AROHĀ™ resources to support continued learning and application after the wānanga.
Hā Tools
5 Hā Tools are included with the wānanga. The Hā Tool is a practical breathing tool designed to slow and extend the exhale, supporting regulation during stressful moments. Additional Hā Tools are available at the wānanga rate of $95 + GST each.
AROHĀ™ Foundations Guide
An introduction to how the nervous system works and how to regulate it using the AROHĀ™ framework.
AROHĀ™ Breath Practices
Simple breathing techniques designed to calm the body or gently restore energy depending on the state someone is experiencing.
AROHĀ™ Regulation Guides
Guidance on working with different stress states including activation, overwhelm, and shutdown.
Printable AROHĀ™ Reminder Cards & Regulation Visuals
Simple prompts and visual guides that help staff apply the AROHĀ™ process during stressful moments.
Together these tools support organisations to build:
• stronger emotional regulation capacity
• healthier responses to stress and pressure
• practical wellbeing tools for both staff and the people they support
Enquire About an AROHĀ™ Nervous System Regulation Wānanga
If you would like to bring the AROHĀ™ Nervous System Regulation Wānanga to your organisation, complete the enquiry form below.
Please include:
• organisation name
• approximate number of participants
• preferred timeframe