Empowering families, Strengthening futures
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Welcome to Re-Connects
Where we are passionately committed to transforming families through connection, education, and support. At Re-Connects, we believe that every family has the potential to thrive when equipped with the right tools, knowledge, and encouragement. Our mission is to strengthen family bonds, promote mental well-being, and bring effective, research-based resources into the lives of parents, educators, and communities across New Zealand.
Founded on the principle that connected families create resilient communities, Re-Connects bridges the gap between cutting-edge mental health research and practical, accessible support. We specialize in psychoeducation for parents, educational workshops for schools, and a range of accessible resources that empower families to navigate the many stages of life together. Whether you’re facing the complexities of parenting through adolescence, addressing family dysfunction, trauma, or exploring the importance of secure attachments, our programs offer guidance grounded in empathy and expertise.
Our Vision for New Zealand Families
Join Us on the Journey to a Stronger Family
What We Offer
Attachment and Bonding:
Building secure, nurturing relationships that foster lifelong emotional well-being.
Parenting Adolescents:
Navigating the teenage years with empathy and understanding.
Trauma-Informed Support:
Offering insights and strategies for families impacted by trauma, empowering parents to support their children’s healing and growth.
School-Based Psychoeducation:
Bringing mental health education into schools, equipping educators and students alike with skills for resilience and emotional intelligence.
Our Values
Meet Our Managing Partner
Joseph is an accomplished therapist and mental health professional with extensive experience in addiction recovery and adolescent mental health. His career began the southern hemisphere’s leading drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres, where he helped thousands of individuals overcome challenges ranging from methamphetamine addiction to eating disorders and severe trauma. Building on this foundation, Joseph now runs a successful clinic specializing in addictions, neurodiversity, and adolescent mental health.
Passionate about addressing New Zealand’s mental health challenges, Joseph is committed to empowering youth and providing parents, teachers, and caregivers with the tools they need to support young people effectively. His work focuses on fostering resilience and equipping youth with strategies for healthy development and mental well-being.
With over 25 years of experience in martial arts, Joseph also brings a unique perspective on discipline, resilience, and personal growth. He has spent more than two decades teaching and mentoring students, sharing the values of balance, harmony, and self-discipline. His dual passions—for mental health and martial arts—reflect his dedication to empowering individuals through both mental and physical strength, particularly the youth who will shape New Zealand’s future.
Joseph’s Network
They know him, networked with him, or been interviewed by him
Vince Vaughn
Hollywood Actor & Producer
Vince Vaughn is an American actor, comedian, and producer, best known for his roles in hit films like Wedding Crashers, Dodgeball, and The Break-Up. With a career spanning decades, Vaughn has become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces, known for his charismatic screen presence and sharp comedic timing. Beyond entertainment, Vince has shown interest in personal development and mental wellness.
With a career spanning decades, Vaughn has become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces, known for his charismatic screen presence and sharp comedic timing. Beyond entertainment, Vince has shown interest in personal development and mental wellness.
Bruce Buffer
UFC announcer and entrepreneur
Today, Foster continues to inspire new generations of entrepreneurs, with a focus on resilience, leadership, and innovation
David Goggins
Former Navy SEAL and Endurance Athlete
David Goggins is a former Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, and bestselling author known for his relentless mental toughness and no-excuses philosophy. From a traumatic childhood to breaking endurance records, Goggins has transformed pain into power. His message—”Stay hard”—is a call to push beyond limits, embrace discomfort, and unlock the strength that lies on the other side of suffering.
With a career shaped by leadership and strategic transformation, Keyes is known for his deep understanding of consumer behavior and corporate innovation, offering insights that extend beyond business into wellness and community building
Joe Foster
Co-Founder of Reebok
Joe Foster is the visionary entrepreneur behind the launch of Reebok, one of the world’s largest athletic footwear and apparel brands. His innovations in sportswear helped shape global fitness culture. Today, Foster continues to inspire new generations of entrepreneurs, with a focus on resilience, leadership, and innovation.
With clients in over 50 countries, Foxx’s influence spans business, real estate, and personal branding, helping individuals and businesses achieve exponential growth.
Jim Keyes
Former CEO of Blockbuster
Jim Keyes is a seasoned executive who served as the CEO of Blockbuster during a pivotal era in the entertainment industry. With a career shaped by leadership and strategic transformation, Keyes is known for his deep understanding of consumer behavior and corporate innovation, offering insights that extend beyond business into wellness and community building.
where he focuses on personal development and digital branding. His journey exemplifies reinvention and resilience
Mark Boris
Australian entrepreneur
Mark Bouris is a renowned Australian entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Wizard Home Loans and Yellow Brick Road. With a sharp business mind and a passion for empowering everyday Australians, he’s made finance more accessible and relatable. A respected mentor, author, and media personality, Bouris blends strategy with heart, guiding others to grow, lead, and succeed on their own terms.
Known for her elegance, business savvy, and dynamic personality, Stanbury has built a reputation as a successful entrepreneur with ventures in fashion and lifestyle
JT Foxx
World’s #1 Wealth Coach
JT Foxx is a globally recognized entrepreneur, speaker, and coach known for his expertise in wealth building and personal development. With clients in over 50 countries, Foxx’s influence spans business, real estate, and personal branding, helping individuals and businesses achieve exponential growth.
As a leader both in sports and in life, Dallin’s focus on teamwork, resilience, and mental wellness resonates with audiences far beyond the world of rugby
Sergio Carrallo
Former Professional Footballer & Entrepreneur
Sergio Carrallo is a former professional soccer player who played for Real Madrid. Following his sports career, Carrallo transitioned into entrepreneurship, where he focuses on personal development and digital branding. His journey exemplifies reinvention and resilience.
With a focus on mindset and emotional growth, Katie’s work has empowered people worldwide to break through personal barriers and thrive
Caroline Stanbury
TV Personality & Entrepreneur
Caroline Stanbury rose to prominence as a star of The Real Housewives of Dubai and Ladies of London. Known for her elegance, business savvy, and dynamic personality, Stanbury has built a reputation as a successful entrepreneur with ventures in fashion and lifestyle.
With a career spanning decades, Vaughn has become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces, known for his charismatic screen presence and sharp comedic timing. Beyond entertainment, Vince has shown interest in personal development and mental wellness.
Reggy Batts
Motivational speaker, business strategist, and investor
Reggie Batts is a globally recognized motivational speaker, business strategist, and investor who has empowered audiences in over 48 countries. With a passion for transforming ordinary individuals into extraordinary achievers, he advocates for health and fitness as pillars of success. Reggie’s distinguished career includes more than a decade working closely with Tony Robbins, where he served as a top-producing revenue generator and a member of the senior management team. Beyond his speaking engagements, Reggie hosts the “Mindset For Success” podcast, offering insights into personal and professional development.
Today, Foster continues to inspire new generations of entrepreneurs, with a focus on resilience, leadership, and innovation
Dallin Watene
Rugby League Star
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is a celebrated New Zealand rugby league player, known for his powerful performances on the field. As a leader both in sports and in life, Dallin’s focus on teamwork, resilience, and mental wellness resonates with audiences far beyond the world of rugby.
With a career shaped by leadership and strategic transformation, Keyes is known for his deep understanding of consumer behavior and corporate innovation, offering insights that extend beyond business into wellness and community building
Katie Kay
Personal Development Mentor & Speaker
Katie Kay is a leading mentor, speaker, and expert in personal development, helping individuals unlock their potential and achieve lasting transformation. With a focus on mindset and emotional growth, Katie’s work has empowered people worldwide to break through personal barriers and thrive.
With clients in over 50 countries, Foxx’s influence spans business, real estate, and personal branding, helping individuals and businesses achieve exponential growth.
Cuttino Mobley
Cuttino Mobley is a former NBA shooting guard, known for his sharp shooting and playmaking ability during his time with teams like the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers. Since retiring from professional basketball, Mobley has transitioned into entrepreneurship and personal development, focusing on wellness and financial literacy.
Eli Hard Wood
Eli Hard Wood is a renowned attachment expert known for her engaging, down-to-earth approach to attachment theory. She simplifies complex research, helping parents and professionals understand how attachment impacts relationships, emotional development, and personal growth. Eli’s work empowers individuals to build secure, lasting bonds, transforming the way we approach connection and caregiving.
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