Understanding and Supporting People Experiencing Psychosis

This workshop will provide a general introduction to the experiences and impacts of Psychosis.

Description

Aim

This workshop offers a foundational overview of the experiences of Psychosis and its effects on individuals. Develop your skills to effectively support people with active symptoms, exploring risk management and referral options.

Overview and Learning Intentions

  • Develop an awareness of the key features of Psychosis including possible risk factors and causes

  • Explore the broad presentation of Psychosis and the impacts on an individual

  • Enhance skills to respond to and support individuals safely and effectively

  • Identify referral options and individual and community strategies for support

Let's Get Real

1. Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs

3. Working with whānau

4. Working within communities

5. Challenging discrimination

Facilitated by 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.

 

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four | Catering: Refreshments provided

Terms and Conditions

  • 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.

  • Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.

Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.

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