Relapse Prevention and Growing Recovery Capital

Aim

This workshop presents key information on the process and stages of relapse. It supports the idea that relapse can be anticipated and proactively responded to, in order to maintain change in the long-term.

The science and discussion around what constitute recovery has gained significant momentum over recent years, and this workshop presents current findings and models that can be applied to your area of practice. With a strong focus on AOD issues, the themes of the workshop also have relevance for anyone looking to better support someone to make and sustain all forms of behavioural change and health improvement.

Overview and Learning Intentions

• Explore the stages and components of relapse and how these relate to your area of work/interest

• Practice relapse prevention techniques and strategies

• Learn what recovery is and common pathways

• How we develop recovery capital

• Apply new dynamic models from the emerging evidence of recovery

• Cycle of change

• Develop new skills and approaches to reduce the possibility of relapse and increase the capacity for recovery

Who Should Attend

It is designed for non-specialists, those who are new to the topic and also those who are wishing to further develop their understanding of relapse prevention techniques and recovery capital. This will be a highly interactive, practical workshop and participants will apply theory to practice and case studies.

Keeping it Real | Kia Pono te Tika

1. Working alongside tāngata whaiora

3. Working alongside whānau

4. Working within communities

5. Challenging discrimination

7. Maintaining learning and kaimahi wellbeing

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

What Participants Have Said

“A strength was how interactive the workshop was, even online. The facilitator was open to all our feedback, gave us time and was friendly. He set a great pace and was really knowledgeable."
 - October 2025

“Mel is a great presenter, he's very personable, and engages with his audience really well. He provides really simple and straight forward examples and ways to implement the concepts he is presenting.”
 - May 2024

"I enjoyed the engagement in this workshop, and inclusion of participants to comment/share was encouraged. The facilitator gave relevant examples for attendees' roles from his real life learnings with tāngata whai ora.”
 - November 2023

• 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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