Welcome to Re-Connects
Re-Connects exists to support families to build stronger, more connected relationships through education, insight, and practical tools. We believe that when families feel understood and informed, they are better positioned to navigate challenges and grow together.
Our work draws on established psychological and developmental research, translating evidence-informed knowledge into accessible support for parents, educators, and communities across New Zealand.
Through parent education, school-based workshops, and practical resources, we aim to help families better understand behaviour, attachment, and emotional development. Our focus is on clarity, confidence, and connection — not quick fixes, but meaningful understanding that can contribute to long-term wellbeing.
Our Vision for New Zealand Families
At Re-Connects, we envision a New Zealand where families have access to meaningful support, where parents feel informed and confident, and where children experience connection and understanding within their family environments.
Through our programmes and resources, we aim to contribute to positive shifts in family relationships — one family at a time.
We recognise the challenges facing today’s families, from the pace of modern life to the evolving influence of digital environments. Our role is to offer practical, research-informed guidance designed to help parents and caregivers respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Join Us on the Journey Toward Stronger Family Connections
Whether you’re looking for practical parenting insights, seeking to better understand family challenges, or hoping to strengthen connection within your home, Re-Connects offers education and support designed to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Through evidence-informed programmes, community-based learning, and a focus on practical understanding, we aim to work alongside families as they navigate change and growth. Our approach is grounded in empathy, research, and real-world experience.
Together, families can take meaningful steps toward stronger relationships, deeper understanding, and greater resilience within their homes and communities.
What We Offer
Our offerings include interactive workshops, planned family retreats designed to integrate therapeutic support (where specified) with structured psychoeducation, and accessible resources created to support families navigating today’s challenges.
Where therapeutic services are provided, they are delivered by appropriately qualified and registered practitioners. Other components of our programmes focus on education, skill-building, and guided reflection grounded in established psychological and developmental research.
We collaborate with qualified mental health professionals and educators to ensure our programmes reflect current research and professional standards while remaining practical and accessible for families.
Our upcoming programmes are currently in development and are designed to explore key topics such as:
Attachment and Bonding:
Exploring how secure, nurturing relationships support healthy emotional development and connection over time.
Parenting Adolescents:
Exploring practical approaches to navigating the teenage years with empathy, clarity, and understanding.
Trauma-Informed Support:
Designed to provide education and practical strategies to help families better understand the impacts of trauma and respond in supportive, developmentally appropriate ways.
School-Based Psychoeducation:
Designed to deliver evidence-informed mental health education in school settings, supporting educators and students to build understanding, resilience, and emotional awareness.
Our Values
Meet Our Director
Joseph is a Registered Psychotherapist in Aotearoa New Zealand with professional experience in addiction recovery and adolescent mental health. He began his career working within established drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, supporting individuals experiencing substance use challenges, eating disorders, and trauma-related difficulties.
He now leads a clinic providing therapeutic services in areas including addiction, neurodiversity, and adolescent mental health. His practice integrates evidence-informed psychotherapy with practical strategies tailored to young people and families.
Joseph is committed to strengthening youth wellbeing and supporting parents, educators, and caregivers with research-informed insight into emotional development and behavioural challenges. His approach emphasises resilience, connection, and developmentally appropriate support.
In addition to his clinical work, Joseph brings over 25 years of experience in martial arts instruction and mentorship. This experience informs his belief in supporting both emotional and physical development as part of overall wellbeing.
Professional Connections
Photos from conferences and professional events Joseph has attended.
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
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Brian Smith
Founder of UGG Boots
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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.
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Paul Signorelli
Executive Chairman, Doltone Hospitality Group
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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.
where he focuses on personal development and digital branding. His journey exemplifies reinvention and resilience
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.
Known for her elegance, business savvy, and dynamic personality, Stanbury has built a reputation as a successful entrepreneur with ventures in fashion and lifestyle
Dan Carter
All Blacks Rugby Star
Dan Carter is a global rugby legend and one of the most successful athletes in All Blacks history. Renowned for his precision, leadership, and humility, Carter’s influence extends beyond the field into philanthropy and personal development. Today, he inspires others to lead with integrity, train like champions, and elevate performance in every area of life.
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
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 focus on mindset and emotional growth, Katie’s work has empowered people worldwide to break through personal barriers and thrive
Nadia Lim
Entrepreneur
Nadia Lim is a celebrated chef, wellness entrepreneur, and co-founder of My Food Bag. With her mix of culinary expertise and business acumen, she’s redefined how families connect with food. Known for her authenticity and impact, Lim empowers others to live well, lead with purpose, and build values-driven brands, from the kitchen to the boardroom.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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
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 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
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.
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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