What it is - Launched in 2025, the LIFE Course is a core LIFTa program designed for migrant and intercultural families. It combines psychology, education, and cross-cultural insights, using group work, case studies, and practical tools to strengthen parenting confidence and communication.
Purpose & Goal - To help parents navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising children in New Zealand and foster healthy family relationships.
Who it’s for - Migrant parents, intercultural couples, and families wanting to improve parenting and communication skills.
Language - Currently in Mandarin, with plans to expand to English/bilingual.
Connection to LIFTa Vision - Supports migrant families to put down roots in New Zealand and strengthens community belonging.
💡 课程亮点
跨文化适应 & 心理调适 —— 识别文化冲突,增强心理韧性
亲子沟通 & 教育策略 —— 掌握高效沟通技巧,理解新西兰教育体系
家庭关系管理 —— 平衡传统家庭观念与现代育儿方式
社会融入 & 社交技巧 —— 提升社交、职场与社区互动能力
线下授课及小组讨论,结合理论与实践,确保学习效果!
🌟 Course Highlights
Cross-cultural Adaptation & Mental Resilience - Identify cultural conflicts and build psychological strength to adapt confidently in a new environment.
Parent-Child Communication & Education Strategies - Learn effective communication skills and gain insight into New Zealand’s education system.
Family Relationship Management - Balance traditional family values with modern parenting approaches to foster healthy family dynamics.
Social Integration & Interpersonal Skills - Enhance social, workplace, and community interaction abilities to build a sense of belonging.
In-person sessions & group discussions combining theory and practice — for real impact and lasting growth!
👥 授课与支持团队 | Teaching & Support Team
LIFE 跨文化家庭成长课程将由新西兰注册社工与具备家庭教育和移民支持经验的专业人员共同担任讲师,课程现场还将由热情、富有责任感的中文助教志愿者协助完成签到、互动管理、小组支持等任务。
The LIFE Course will be delivered by qualified social workers and experienced educators, supported on-site by committed and caring bilingual teaching assistants (volunteers).
The course is professionally supervised by Haiying Dong, a registered NZ social worker with over 15 years of experience in cross-cultural parenting, mental wellbeing, and family education.
⚠ 知识产权声明
本课程由新西兰家庭成长基金会(FGTCT)与董海英(Haiying Dong) 共同拥有知识产权。
所有课程内容、教学材料、课程架构及相关资源均受知识产权保护。
未经授权,任何机构或个人不得擅自复制、改编、传播或用于商业用途。
⚠ Intellectual Property Statement:
The LIFE Course is jointly owned by the Families Growth and Thrive Charitable Trust (FGTCT) and Haiying Dong.
All course content, teaching materials, curriculum structures, and related resources are protected by intellectual property rights.
No institution or individual may reproduce, adapt, distribute, or use them for commercial purposes without prior authorization.