Workshop Catalogue

Burnout: Dampening the Burn

The challenges over the last few years, have resulted in increasing experiences of depletion, exhaustion and ultimately burnout, which has been identified as resulting from an imbalance between chronic stress and coping resources.

Connecting Through Motherhood

Weekly educational discussion group for new mums

CPSLE Allies - Elevating the Lived Experience Voice (Webinar 1)

Have you heard about CPSLE, but are unsure of its meaning? Join us to develop your understanding of CPSLE and the advantages of peer support.

CPSLE Allies - Elevating the Lived Experience Voice (Webinar 2)

Have you heard about CPSLE, but are unsure of its meaning? Join us to develop your understanding of CPSLE and the advantages of peer support.

Elevating the Lived Experience Voice – Being Agents of Change

Workshop for the CPSLE workforce with lived experience.

Rainbow Diversity and How to Be a Supportive Ally

Free interactive educational groups to learn about rainbow diversity and practical tips and resources on how to be a supportive ally.

Te Pūtaketanga: Introduction to Te Reo Māori (Part Two)

Join us online each week for 45 minutes of interactive learning.

What is Peer Support? What does Lived Experience mean? What does CPSLE stand for? How can you support this workforce?

We have the answers to these questions. Join us to deepen your understanding of lived experience roles in the mental health and addiction sector, the history of the movement and the principles that drive them. Explore different CPSLE roles and discover how we can create supportive workplace environments for people to thrive.

Habits and Hints for Wellbeing

Free, weekly one-hour sessions to learn and gain skills around mental health.

Te Pūtaketanga: Introduction to Te Reo Māori

Basic Te Reo Māori to use in the workplace.

Tools for Managing Anxiety

Free online series for information and tips to help with anxiety

Habits and Hints for Wellbeing

Free, weekly one-hour sessions to learn and gain skills around mental health.

Rainbow Diversity and How to Be a Supportive Ally

Free interactive educational groups to learn about rainbow diversity and practical tips and resources on how to be a supportive ally.

Connecting Through Motherhood

Weekly educational discussion group for new mums

Tools for Managing Anxiety

Free online series for information and tips to help with anxiety

Supporting People Experiencing Overconsumption in the Modern Era

Explore over‑consumption in the age of high‑reward dopamine activities and learn practical strategies to support behavioural change and wellbeing

Co-Existing Mental Health and Addiction Problems (CEP)

This workshop provides an overview and update of current approaches to working clinically with people with Co-Existing Mental Health and Substance Use Problems (CEP).

Methamphetamine and Synthetic Substances: What You Need to Know

Explore synthetic drugs in today's society. Learn about longer term effects and gain tools and strategies around harm minimisation.

Navigating Alcohol and Other Drug Services

Explore alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues for individuals. Recognise problematic AOD use, understand the impacts and how to access support services in Canterbury. 

Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Recognise the signs and symptoms of FASD, understand how it is diagnosed and learn how to adapt treatment to the different needs of those with the neurodisability.

Alcohol and Other Drug Use in Youth: Motivational Tools for Harm Reduction

Develop your skills and increase your knowledge around supporting young people who present with alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues, from a harm reduction perspective.

Effective Brief Interventions for People Experiencing Alcohol and Other Drug Challenges

In this highly interactive, practical workshop, explore information on AOD use and develop response to AOD issues in your setting.

Relapse Prevention and Growing Recovery Capital

This highly interactive, practical workshop explores the process and stages of relapse. Participants will apply theory to practice and case studies.

Understanding School Avoidance and How to Re-engage Young People

Understanding, Identifying and Addressing Health Needs: Wellbeing in Clinical Practice

Improve health outcomes in clinical practice by exploring key health determinants and the influence of Aotearoa New Zealand’s legislation and policy.

Boundaries and Ethics in Health and Community Settings

Develop an understanding of significant ethics and boundaries concepts and explore an ethical dilemma problem-solving framework.

Debriefing: Understanding the Benefits and Learning Fundamental Skills

Explore an overview regarding the benefits of debriefing alongside identifying fundamental skills in relation to the debriefing process.

Communication and Breakaway Techniques: De-escalation Refresher

Revisit verbal de-escalation strategies and environmental considerations to ensure that both you and your client are kept as safe as possible in an actual or potential physical assault situation.

Effective Communication to Manage Distress: De-escalation Techniques

Gain the skills to identify and de-escalate an agitated person while keeping yourself and others safe. Gain confidence in managing distress and aggression, and strategies for self-control.

Effective Note Writing for Community Support Work

Develop your skills to effectively and clearly document your work in supporting people with mental health conditions.

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout: Recognising the Signs and Strategies for Prevention and Recovery

Know how to respond and recover from empathy fatigue and emotional burnout – essential tips and strategies.

Mental Health Legislation: Understanding the Law, Client’s Rights and Privacy

Explore health-related legislation for community workers and ensure you are managing your role within the boundaries of relevant health-related legislation in Aotearoa.

Home Visiting in Community Work

When working in the community and in private homes, we need to ensure everyone’s safety and be respectful. Develop your confidence and skills to decrease risk and manage difficult situations.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Healthcare

Explore Te Tiriti o Waitangi with a lens of understanding and opportunities for healthcare practitioners and services in the broader healthcare setting.

Understanding the Mental Health System: Specialist Services, NGOs and Community Agencies

This workshop will introduce those new to the Mental Health workforce or those working outside of this sector, an insight into the workings of the Mental Health sector.

Understanding, Identifying and Addressing Health Needs: Wellbeing in Clinical Practice

Improve health outcomes in clinical practice by exploring key health determinants and the influence of Aotearoa New Zealand’s legislation and policy.

Understanding Māori Health Models

This interactive workshop will explore Māori Models of Health for participants to develop and enhance their work practice and cultural competency.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Healthcare

Explore Te Tiriti o Waitangi with a lens of understanding and opportunities for healthcare practitioners and services in the broader healthcare setting.

Grief and Growth: How to Walk with Others Through Loss

Enhance understanding of grief and loss and develop compassionate strategies to support others.

Maximising Mental Health through Menopause

Understand menopause’s impact on mental health, recognise common symptoms, learn support strategies, and reflect on wellbeing to set a helpful action step.