Upcoming Workshops

Tue 12 Nov 2024

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

Develop skills and increase your knowledge around assisting individuals who present with alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues. Recognise problematic AOD use, understand the impact on the individual and whānau and how to access support services in Canterbury. 

Wed 13 Nov 2024

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (2 hours)

Develop your skills and increase your knowledge around supporting people who have engaged in sexual harm, understanding the different pathways to harmful sexual behaviour, and how to help prevent harm from happening again.

Tue 19 Nov 2024

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

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).

Wed 20 Nov 2024

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

This advanced workshop explores how the principles of trauma informed care could be applied to your particular field of practice. It considers strategies to appropriately respond to challenges around engagement, re-traumatisation, dissociation and loyalty to trauma.

Thu 21 Nov 2024

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

Cultural Intelligence or Cultural Quotient (CQ) helps you communicate and connect with people of different backgrounds, cultures, and races. This workshop encourages participants to explore challenges, opportunities, and tools to apply CQ to their professional practice.

Fri 22 Nov 2024

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

This workshop presents key information on AOD use and provides an opportunity for you to consider and develop an appropriate response to AOD issues in your setting.

Tue 26 Nov 2024

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

This focused workshop explores how best to support men’s wellbeing, how to identify signs of distress and how to engage in a way that resonates with them.

Wed 27 Nov 2024

9:00 AM - 12:30 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.

Thu 28 Nov 2024

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.

Wed 4 Dec 2024

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

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

Thu 5 Dec 2024

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

This workshop will provide an introduction to the influences which shape LGBTTQIA+ people’s wellbeing and practical strategies in how to support them.

Tue 10 Dec 2024

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

This workshop will provide an introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and some of its key components. It will give participants an understanding of DBT skills and how they may be used in their daily practice with clients.

Wed 11 Dec 2024

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

Participants will gain skills and practice in a model for formulating risk and tools for intervention. This is an advanced workshop suited to professionals with some level of training and experience in screening and managing youth and adults with self-harm and suicidal behaviours.

Thu 12 Dec 2024

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

Develop your understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and learn strategies for how to support each individual effectively and safely.

Fri 13 Dec 2024

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

This workshop is an introduction to health-related legislation for community workers. It will provide you with the knowledge and understanding to ensure you are managing your role within the boundaries of relevant health-related legislation in Aotearoa in order to protect the rights of those individuals affected.

30 - 31 Jan 2025

Two Day Course

Become a certified youth mental health first aider

Wed 12 Feb 2025

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

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

Thu 13 Feb 2025

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.