Upcoming Workshops

Tue 28 Mar 2023

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.

Thu 30 Mar 2023

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

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

Tue 4 Apr 2023

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.

Wed 5 Apr 2023

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

This workshop will provide a general introduction to the experiences and impacts of anxiety. Particular focus will be given to Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder.

Thu 6 Apr 2023

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.

Tue 11 Apr 2023

9:00 AM - 12:00 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.

Wed 12 Apr 2023

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

Sleep is essential for health and wellbeing. Come along to learn strategies and tools to optimise sleep ‘health’ for self-management and/or to help clients.

Thu 13 Apr 2023

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. 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.

Tue 18 Apr 2023

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

Debriefing is a dialogue between two or more people who have been involved in a critical situation/incident. This workshop provides an overview regarding the benefits of debriefing alongside identifying fundamental skills in relation to the debriefing process.

Thu 20 Apr 2023

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.

Wed 26 Apr 2023

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

This workshop provides an overview of common mood disorders in order for participants to understand and respond appropriately. Identify ways you can offer support and what treatment options are available.

Fri 28 Apr 2023

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.

Tue 9 May 2023

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

Learn how to support people better by not burning-out and being a support for your colleagues and agency. This is about recognising our recent experiences and how to work through it.

Wed 10 May 2023

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.

Wed 17 May 2023

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

Each of us arrives to our role with various values and beliefs that are unique and important to us. Clients also have their own set of values and beliefs that are important to them. This often causes a clash. What this workshop will do is guide you to provide the support and care that meets the client’s needs in a way that maintains their and your personal, social and cultural identity.

Thu 18 May 2023

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.

Tue 23 May 2023

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

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.

Wed 24 May 2023

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.