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
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Develop an awareness of the key features of psychosis including possible risk factors and causes
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Explore the broad presentation of psychosis and the impacts on an individual
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Enhance skills to respond to and support individuals safely and effectively
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Identify referral options and individual and community strategies for support
Keeping it Real | Kia Pono te Tika
1. Working alongside tāngata whaiora
3. Working alongside whānau
4. Working within communities
5. Challenging discrimination
Facilitated by Dr Chris Taua
PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist), PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
Dr Chris Taua is a registered nurse specialising in mental health and health education, with over 35 years’ experience across the health, education, disability, justice, and corporate sectors. Her work is grounded in clinical practice, academic scholarship, and a strong commitment to trauma-informed practice, equity, and cultural safety.
Chris has worked across specialist inpatient and community mental health settings. Her PhD examined the mental health inpatient experiences of people with intellectual disability, and she continues to publish on mental health, cultural diversity, and cultural safety. She holds a qualification in Adult Education.
Chris is Director of Pumahara Consultants, contributes to tertiary teaching in mental health and cultural safety, and serves on the Ministry of Health–appointed Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal. She is an Accredited Instructor for Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa, a Fellow of Te Ao Māramatanga – the New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses, a Fulbright Travel Award recipient (2013), and a former Chair of the Mental Health Education and Resource Centre
Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four | Catering: Refreshments provided
Terms and Conditions
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Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.
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Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged.
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No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.
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MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.
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Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.
Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.