August 2026
11
Aug
Supporting Clients with Disordered Eating: Transforming Relationships with Food
MHERC premises
Tue 11 Aug 2026
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)
- MHERC premises
- $129.00 incl. GST
Tue 11 Aug 2026
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)
This interactive workshop teaches participants the fundamental skills to recognise and treat disordered eating with clarity and confidence.
13
Aug
Navigating Conflict and Difficult Conversations: Achieving Collaborative Solutions and Strengthening Relationships
MHERC premises
Thu 13 Aug 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- MHERC premises
- $159.00 incl. GST
Thu 13 Aug 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
This workshop will equip you with key skills that can help you manage conflict, and transform challenging conversations into constructive and beneficial discussions.
25
Aug
Supporting Children and Young People with the Experience of Loss and Grief
MHERC premises
Tue 25 Aug 2026
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours 30 minutes)
- MHERC premises
- $119.00 incl. GST
Tue 25 Aug 2026
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours 30 minutes)
Gain an understanding of the issues, impacts, and supports that are relevant for children and young people who are going through experiences of loss and grief.
27
Aug
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout: Recognising the Signs and Strategies for Prevention and Recovery
MHERC premises
Thu 27 Aug 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
- MHERC premises
- $129.00 incl. GST
Thu 27 Aug 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
Know how to respond and recover from empathy fatigue and emotional burnout – essential tips and strategies.
September 2026
1
Sep
Effective Communication to Manage Distress: De-escalation Techniques
MHERC premises
Tue 1 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- MHERC premises
- $159.00 incl. GST
Tue 1 Sep 2026
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.
2
Sep
An Insider’s View on Autism: Recognising Autistic Culture and Experience
MHERC premises
Wed 2 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- MHERC premises
- $159.00 incl. GST
Wed 2 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
Learn about autistic experiences compared to those of people who are seen as ‘normal’ (neurotypical), from a lived experience facilitator who is autistic.
Thu 3 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
- MHERC premises
- $129.00 incl. GST
Thu 3 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
Develop your skills to effectively and clearly document your work in supporting people with mental health conditions.
Tue 8 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
- MHERC premises
- $129.00 incl. GST
Tue 8 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
Explore Te Tiriti o Waitangi with a lens of understanding and opportunities for healthcare practitioners and services in the broader healthcare setting.
Wed 9 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
- MHERC premises
- $129.00 incl. GST
Wed 9 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
(Previously Sleep Matters in Mental Health) Learn strategies and tools to optimise sleep ‘health’ for self-management and/or to help clients.
11
Sep
Trauma Informed Care: Providing Support to Children and Adolescents
MHERC premises
Fri 11 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- MHERC premises
- $159.00 incl. GST
Fri 11 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
Explore current research on trauma, including complex trauma, and the affects on development for children and adolescents.
Thu 17 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
- MHERC premises
- $259.00 incl. GST
Thu 17 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Explore the fundamental skill set of Motivational Interviewing and learn how to assist people to engage in behaviour change.
18
Sep
Personality Disorders: The Impact on Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviour
MHERC premises
Fri 18 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- MHERC premises
- $159.00 incl. GST
Fri 18 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
Explore and identify personality disorders, the aetiology of personality disorders including trauma and other life impacts, and key features of each personality disorder.
23
Sep
Beyond the Label: Understanding Different Mental Health Diagnoses and What They Mean for People
MHERC premises
Wed 23 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- MHERC premises
- $159.00 incl. GST
Wed 23 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
(Formerly ‘Common Mental Health Disorders’) This workshop will explore mental diagnosis and conditions, such as mood disorders, psychosis, and anxiety disorders.
Fri 25 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- MHERC premises
- $159.00 incl. GST
Fri 25 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
Develop an understanding of significant ethics and boundaries concepts and explore an ethical dilemma problem-solving framework.
October 2026
8
Oct
Understanding School Avoidance and How to Re-engage Young People
MHERC premises
Thu 8 Oct 2026
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours 30 minutes)
- MHERC premises
- From $99.00 incl. GST
Tue 13 Oct 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
- MHERC premises
- From $109.00 incl. GST
Tue 13 Oct 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
This highly interactive, practical workshop explores the process and stages of relapse. Participants will apply theory to practice and case studies.
15
Oct
Understanding the Mental Health System: Specialist Services, NGOs and Community Agencies
MHERC premises
Thu 15 Oct 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
- MHERC premises
- From $119.00 incl. GST
Thu 15 Oct 2026
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.