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ONLINE WORKSHOP | This workshop will provide a general introduction to the experiences and impacts of anxiety. Particular focus will be given to Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
Gain a fundamental understanding of the various types of anxiety issues that sit within the umbrella term of Anxiety Disorders. These include generalised anxiety, phobias, panic, PTSD, OCD, and other specific issues such as social anxiety. Effective and recommended responses and supportive strategies will be overviewed to guide the participant in supporting individuals who experience anxiety.
This workshop is also available to attend in person - register here.
Understand anxiety and the anxiety cycle including possible risk factors and causes
The range, presentation, and diagnosis of various anxiety disorders
Understand the impacts an anxiety disorder may have on an individual
Individual and community strategies for support
Gain a basic awareness of mindfulness and other contemporary strategies
Effective and safe ways of responding and supporting individuals affected by anxiety
Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs
Working with whānau
Working within communities
Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist), PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
Chris is a registered nurse by profession with a background in mental health. She has over 25 years' experience in health/disability sectors. Her education portfolio includes mental health, disability, ethics and boundaries, communication and de-escalation, collaborative note writing, and culturally safe practice. Her PhD explored the mental health inpatient experiences of people with intellectual disability and she continues to publish on this and other topics including cultural diversity/cultural safety. She is currently Director and primary Consultant for ‘Pumahara Consultants, Personal and Professional Development Specialists’ and holds an Honorary Senior Lecturer role with The University of Queensland as well as other teaching roles with Universities around NZ and Australia.
Paula Rountree Cert. Community Psychiatric Care
Paula has been employed by the Mental Health Education and Resource Centre since 1998, and has also worked as a community support worker in the intellectual disability field for over 20 years. She has lived experience of an anxiety disorder which led her to become involved in facilitating workshops for MHERC, delivering education sessions to community agencies and tertiary institutes, and attending relevant conferences and workshops on anxiety - including the co-delivery of a presentation at an overseas conference. Paula also has 12 years’ experience in a voluntary coordination role for an anxiety-related peer support organisation.
Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four
Subsidised Rate: Check if you are eligible here. Tick applicable box when registering to apply discount
Early Bird Discount: $10 discount is available on registrations made up to 8 weeks before the workshop date (automatically applied at checkout)
You will need
Headset and Microphone
Built-in laptop camera or attachable webcam device (for laptop or PC)
Stable broadband connection
Minimum System Requirements
As a guide, if you are able to Skype or watch online videos (eg: YouTube) from your device, your system requirements should be capable.
Operating System
Windows 7 and above
Mac OS X 10.6 and above
Browsers
Internet Explorer 7 and above
Firefox - Latest version
Chrome - Latest version
Safari - 5 and above
Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.
Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged.
No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.
MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.
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