Upcoming Workshops

Thu 23 May 2024

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

Develop an understanding of significant ethics and boundaries concepts. Learn to make decisions that protect people’s rights while minimising the risks to the healthcare worker, and use an ethical dilemma problem-solving framework.

Tue 28 May 2024

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

This workshop presents key information on the process and stages of relapse. It supports the idea that relapse can be anticipated and proactively responded to, in order to maintain change in the long-term.

Wed 29 May 2024

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.

Thu 30 May 2024

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

This workshop will discuss why it is important to identify personality disorders, the aetiology of personality disorders including trauma and other life impacts, and key features of each personality disorder. Participants will learn effective, safe strategies and responses for support.

Wed 5 Jun 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 6 Jun 2024

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.

Thu 13 Jun 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.

Tue 18 Jun 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 19 Jun 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.

Thu 20 Jun 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.

Tue 25 Jun 2024

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

This workshop follows on from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Key DBT Skills for Helping Clients with Emotion Regulation. This workshop will focus on individual sessions and incorporating DBT skills as well as other DBT strategies into practice.

Wed 26 Jun 2024

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

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

Thu 27 Jun 2024

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

This workshop will explore how we develop, maintain, adapt and sustain our resilience in order to preserve our wellbeing in demanding times.

Wed 17 Jul 2024

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM (4 hours)

The first workshop in this series will cover an overview of the origins of neurodiversity, current diagnoses and the experiences that are associated with neurodiversity.

Thu 25 Jul 2024

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

Develop your confidence in how to manage persons with suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviours. Discuss recent New Zealand data on suicide and self-harm, models for understanding risk and protective factors, along with recommendations for management plans.

Tue 30 Jul 2024

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

This interactive workshop will help participants develop cultural competency in their practice. Define culture, differentiate between observations, judgments, and evaluations, and be aware of your own cultural values. Learn the differences between refugee and migrant people’s experiences.

Wed 7 Aug 2024

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM (4 hours)

The second workshop in this series focuses on autism and ADHD as two core features of neurodiversity experience.

Tue 13 Aug 2024

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

Safety is important when travelling around the community, and working in private homes presents potential risks to staff and clients. This workshop will develop your confidence and skills to decrease risk and manage difficult situations.