Relapse Prevention and Growing Recovery Capital

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

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. With a strong focus on Alcohol and Other Drug (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. 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.

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

• Practise relapse prevention techniques and strategies.

• Learn what recovery is, common pathways, and explore how we develop recovery capital.

• Discover how to apply new dynamic models from the emerging evidence of recovery, and examine the Cycle of Change.

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

Everyone supporting others to change behaviour and improve their health and wellbeing, including those working in addiction services, mental health, counselling, and support and care roles in community and healthcare settings.

Facilitator Mel Johns MASW, B.A. (Hons), Cert. Supervision, Cert. AOD Counselling, RSW
Mel has over 20 years’ experience working in the mental health and addictions sector. He has a comprehensive knowledge of assessment processes, therapeutic interventions, and risk management. View full profile here.

“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." - Teacher

 

"I enjoyed the engagement in this workshop and the way active participation was encouraged. The facilitator gave relevant examples for attendees' roles from his real life learnings with tāngata whai ora.” - Peer Support

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• MHERC may reschedule or cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations. If this occurs, you may transfer to another date/workshop, receive a credit, or request a refund.
• Substitutions are free if you arrange a replacement participant.
• Cancellations more than 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee; alternatively, we can transfer you to another date/workshop at no charge.
• Cancellations within 10 working days (or non-attendance) are non-refundable and charged in full. Transfers may be approved for extenuating circumstances and incur a $39 fee.