Upcoming Workshops

Tue 23 Aug 2022

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)

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

Wed 24 Aug 2022

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)

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. Learn the role of communication and the importance of debriefing following a challenging situation.

Tue 30 Aug 2022

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)

Men often experience mental health differently to women - in the way they perceive wellbeing, experience distress and how they seek and respond to help. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of key themes, communication and response considerations as well, so they can effectively support their male clients.

Thu 1 Sep 2022

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)

Change is constant and it can sometimes be hard to manage. This workshop will explore perception, control and aims to develop your skills to help clients navigate change.

Fri 2 Sep 2022

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)

Those who understand conflict and their own reactions to it can manage difficult encounters with diplomacy, credibility and professionalism. Rather than fearing conflict you can become proficient at handling it with confidence and competence.

Tue 6 Sep 2022

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)

Explore the reality of the Treaty, the issues it presents for healthcare, and its implications for practitioners and services in the broader healthcare setting.

Tue 6 Sep 2022

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

This workshop will cover current research on trauma, including vicarious trauma, and how this affects the everyday life of people.

Wed 7 Sep 2022

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

This workshop will provide up to date information and introduce the fundamental skill set of Motivational Interviewing. Learn helpful skills to assist people to engage in behaviour change.

Thu 8 Sep 2022

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)

Resilience is what gives us the psychological strength to respond and adapt to stress, daily challenges and more significant life events in a healthy, positive and adaptive way. It is about something greater than having the capacity to ‘bounce-back’; it is about proactively developing a mental reservoir that can help us sustain our mental wellbeing in challenging times.

Tue 13 Sep 2022

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)

This workshop will provide an overview of traditional attachment theory as well as current approaches in relation to trauma in children and young people.

Thu 15 Sep 2022

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)

This workshop aims to give people who are working with, or coming into contact with, residents who hoard, tools and methods to effectively assist them to clear space in their home.

Thu 22 Sep 2022

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)

Understand and recognise the presence of mental health issues in an individual with an intellectual disability and learn fundamental strategies that may be used to provide effective support.

Tue 27 Sep 2022

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)

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.

Mon 3 Oct 2022

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)

This workshop will cover current research on trauma, including Complex Trauma, and how this affects development for children and adolescents. Participants will learn about trauma and the relationship to Attachment theory. Develop practical skills and resources for trauma work and how mental health professionals can support clients.

Thu 6 Oct 2022

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)

Gain a basic understanding of anxiety and how it particularly relates to children. Learn how to support parents/workers with anxious children to feel confident and competent to manage anxious behaviours in a way that promotes the child’s bravery and wellbeing.

Wed 12 Oct 2022

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (5 hours)

The diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is often misinterpreted and misunderstood. Gain a broad understanding of what is considered a Borderline Personality Disorder, recognise the impact and discover why those diagnosed present differently. Learn how to support each individual effectively.

Thu 13 Oct 2022

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)

Discover what synthetic drugs are currently available, what they are, how to recognise use and how they have come to be used so frequently in today's society. Learn about longer term effects and gain tools and strategies around harm minimisation.

Thu 20 Oct 2022

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)

Develop your skills to effectively and clearly document your work in supporting people with mental health issues. This interactive workshop will provide you with the knowledge to produce notes that are wholly reflective of the health care relationship and activities, while meeting legislative and workplace requirements.