Staff Regulation & Resilience Capability Day
A Restorative Professional Development Day for Teams Carrying High Emotional Load
Many teams work in environments where they regularly support people experiencing stress, trauma, or emotional pressure. Over time, this sustained demand can affect focus, communication, and wellbeing.
The Staff Regulation & Resilience Capability Day supports teams with practical tools to understand stress responses, regulate their nervous system, and return to clear, values-aligned action.
Grounded in mātauranga Māori and contemporary nervous system science, the experience introduces the AROHĀ™ Method — a practical framework that helps people recognise their internal state, regulate through breath, and respond with greater clarity and steadiness.
Rather than lecture-style training, the day is restorative, experiential, and practical, supporting both learning and genuine reset for teams.
The Experience
9:30am – 4:30pm
Up to 20 participants
Held at Pūtara Star Loghouse, Te Puna, overlooking Mauao.
The day combines nervous system education, practical regulation tools, and hands-on cultural learning to create a meaningful and engaging team experience.
Morning — Regulation & Grounding
10:00am – 12:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Wikeepa
Founder, Hā Habit | Nervous System Regulation Facilitator
The morning session introduces the AROHĀ™ Method, a culturally grounded framework for emotional regulation informed by te ao Māori and contemporary nervous system science.
Participants are guided through:
• understanding stress through body states
• recognising activation, protection, and restoration patterns
• practical breath-based regulation tools
• gentle integration practices for everyday application
The tone is accessible, grounded, and experiential.
Participants receive access to the AROHĀ™ Regulation System resources to support continued learning and tools that can also be used with clients or whānau.
Lunch
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Self-catered.
Kitchen facilities are available onsite.
Afternoon — Rise Like Rewena
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Facilitated by a guest hauora facilitator from the Hā Habit network
In the afternoon session, participants explore resilience and collective wellbeing through the traditional practice of making rewena.
This workshop blends science, mātauranga Māori, and hands-on learning to explore connection, care, and shared wellbeing.
Participants will:
• create their own rewena bug
• reflect on resilience through shared practice
• take home their rewena starter and bread
The session is practical, engaging, and enjoyable, with reflection naturally woven throughout the experience.
Integration & Recovery Time (Optional)
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Participants may remain onsite to allow learning to settle before returning to their roles.
Facilities available include:
• sauna
• spa
• cold plunge
• wharenui and lounge spaces
This integration time allows the nervous system to settle before returning to everyday responsibilities.
What Participants Leave With
This day is designed to create meaningful shifts in how staff experience stress and connection.
Each participant receives access to the AROHĀ™ Regulation System, supporting continued learning and application beyond the day itself.
Participants leave with:
• a clearer understanding of their stress responses
• practical tools to regulate before reacting
• the AROHĀ™ Regulation System resources for continued learning
• increased emotional steadiness under pressure
• stronger team connection and shared understanding
• a culturally grounded wellbeing experience
Organisations often notice improvements in:
• staff wellbeing and retention
• reduced reactive stress patterns
• healthier team communication
• stronger capacity to support clients and communities
Why Organisations Book This Day
Many organisations recognise that staff working in high-pressure environments need practical tools to regulate stress and sustain wellbeing.
This experience provides teams with a shared understanding of stress responses, practical regulation tools, and space to reset together.
By strengthening emotional regulation and communication within teams, organisations often see improvements in staff wellbeing, team cohesion, and the quality of support offered to the communities they serve.
Investment
Pricing based on up to 20 participants.
Option A — Full Regulation Pack
$7,600 + GST
Includes:
• exclusive venue hire (9:00am – 4:30pm)
• full-day facilitation (Julia and guest facilitator)
• individual Hā Tool for each participant
• AROHĀ™ Regulation System resources for each participant
• Rise Like Rewena workshop materials
• rewena bug and bread for participants
• access to kitchen facilities, lounge, wharenui, spa, sauna, and cold plunge
Option B — Training Immersion
Pricing based on up to 20 participants.
$5,600 + GST
Includes:
• exclusive venue hire (9:00am – 4:30pm)
• full-day facilitation (Julia and guest facilitator)
• AROHĀ™ Regulation System resources for each participant
• Rise Like Rewena workshop materials
• rewena bug and bread for participants
• access to kitchen facilities, lounge, wharenui, spa, sauna, and cold plunge
(Excludes individual Hā Tools)
Option C — Staff Regulation Training
Pricing based on up to 20 participants.
$1,800 + GST
A shorter training option for organisations wanting to introduce the AROHĀ™ Method and practical nervous system regulation with staff.
Includes:
• AROHĀ™ Method introduction and training (2 hours)
• understanding stress responses through body states
• practical breath-based practices
• guidance on applying regulation practices during stressful situations
• access to AROHĀ™ Regulation System resources
Delivery options:
• onsite at your organisation
• online for remote teams
(Travel or venue costs may apply for in-person delivery outside Tauranga.)
Designed With Intention
This experience is delivered as outlined to preserve the integrity and flow of the day.
Dates are limited due to venue & facilitator availability.
For organisations outside Tauranga, delivery in your region can be discussed. Alternative venues may be arranged in collaboration with your team, with travel or venue costs quoted separately.
Enquire About Booking a Capability Day
To secure a date or discuss options for your organisation, we welcome a kōrero.
Please include:
• organisation name
• approximate number of participants
• preferred timeframe