Upcoming Workshops

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August 2026

Wed 5 Aug 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $129.00 incl. GST

Wed 5 Aug 2026

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

Build confidence and practical skill in understanding, encouraging, and responding sensitively to disclosures of sexual victimisation

Wed 5 Aug 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • $129.00 incl. GST

Wed 5 Aug 2026

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

Build confidence and practical skill in understanding, encouraging, and responding sensitively to disclosures of sexual victimisation

Signing with Children

5

Aug

Signing with Children

Christchurch

Wed 5 Aug 2026

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Christchurch
Presented by
James Townshend
Liz Townshend
  • $49.00 incl. GST

Wed 5 Aug 2026

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Many people are keen to learn NZSL but often unsure on how to get started. This session will be fun, interactive and will support you in practical ways to integrate NZSL and visual communication into your teaching

Tue 11 Aug 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $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.

Tue 11 Aug 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

  • Live online
Presented by
  • $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.

Wed 12 Aug 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • $119.00 incl. GST

Wed 12 Aug 2026

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

Gain an overview of mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder. Explore how these experiences may affect people's lives and learn practical ways to provide compassionate support.

Thu 13 Aug 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $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.

Thu 13 Aug 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • $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.

Tue 25 Aug 2026

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours 30 minutes)

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $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.

Tue 25 Aug 2026

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
Presented by
  • $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.

Thu 27 Aug 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $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.

Thu 27 Aug 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • $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

Tue 1 Sep 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $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.

Wed 2 Sep 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $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.

Wed 2 Sep 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • $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.

Effective Note Writing for Community Support Work

3

Sep

Effective Note Writing for Community Support Work

MHERC premises

Thu 3 Sep 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $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.

3 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2026

5 weeks, Thursday 3 September - Thursday 1 October

  • Online
Presented by
  • Free

3 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2026

5 weeks, Thursday 3 September - Thursday 1 October

Free interactive educational groups to learn about rainbow diversity and practical tips and resources on how to be a supportive ally.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Healthcare

8

Sep

Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Healthcare

MHERC premises

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.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Healthcare

8

Sep

Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Healthcare

Live online

Tue 8 Sep 2026

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

  • Live online
  • $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.

Supporting Healthy Sleep

9

Sep

Supporting Healthy Sleep

MHERC premises

Wed 9 Sep 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $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.

Supporting Healthy Sleep

9

Sep

Supporting Healthy Sleep

Live online

Wed 9 Sep 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • $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.

Wed 16 Sep 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $129.00 incl. GST

Wed 16 Sep 2026

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

Explore over‑consumption in the age of high‑reward dopamine activities and learn practical strategies to support behavioural change and wellbeing

Wed 16 Sep 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • $129.00 incl. GST

Wed 16 Sep 2026

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

Explore over‑consumption in the age of high‑reward dopamine activities and learn practical strategies to support behavioural change and wellbeing

Motivational Interviewing: An Overview

17

Sep

Motivational Interviewing: An Overview

MHERC premises

Sold out

Thu 17 Sep 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $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.

Fri 18 Sep 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $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.

Fri 18 Sep 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • $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.

Wed 23 Sep 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $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.

Wed 23 Sep 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • $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.

Boundaries and Ethics in Health and Community Settings

25

Sep

Fri 25 Sep 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • $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

Connecting Through Motherhood

7

Oct

7 Oct 2026 - 11 Nov 2026

Six Weekly Sessions, Wednesday's 9:30am - 10:30am

  • Online
Presented by
  • Free

7 Oct 2026 - 11 Nov 2026

Six Weekly Sessions, Wednesday's 9:30am - 10:30am

Weekly educational discussion group for new mums

Understanding School Avoidance and How to Re-engage Young People

8

Oct

Discount

Thu 8 Oct 2026

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours 30 minutes)

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • From $99.00 incl. GST

Thu 8 Oct 2026

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Understanding School Avoidance and How to Re-engage Young People
Discount

Thu 8 Oct 2026

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
Presented by
  • From $99.00 incl. GST

Thu 8 Oct 2026

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Relapse Prevention and Growing Recovery Capital

13

Oct

Relapse Prevention and Growing Recovery Capital

MHERC premises

Discount

Tue 13 Oct 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • 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.

Relapse Prevention and Growing Recovery Capital

13

Oct

Relapse Prevention and Growing Recovery Capital

Live online

Discount

Tue 13 Oct 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • 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.

Thu 15 Oct 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • 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.

Thu 15 Oct 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • 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.

Alternative Experiences of Reality: A Fresh Perspective of ‘Psychosis’
Discount

Wed 21 Oct 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • From $139.00 incl. GST

Wed 21 Oct 2026

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

Explore a trauma-informed, lived experience and person-centered approach to alternative states of reality (aka ‘psychosis’).

Alternative Experiences of Reality: A Fresh Perspective of ‘Psychosis’
Discount

Wed 21 Oct 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • From $139.00 incl. GST

Wed 21 Oct 2026

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

Explore a trauma-informed, lived experience and person-centered approach to alternative states of reality (aka ‘psychosis’).

Thu 22 Oct 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • From $139.00 incl. GST

Thu 22 Oct 2026

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.

Thu 22 Oct 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • From $139.00 incl. GST

Thu 22 Oct 2026

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.

Cultural Safety and Diversity: Taking Your Practice to a New Level

27

Oct

Discount

Tue 27 Oct 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • From $109.00 incl. GST

Tue 27 Oct 2026

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

This workshop will 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.

Cultural Safety and Diversity: Taking Your Practice to a New Level
Discount

Tue 27 Oct 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • From $109.00 incl. GST

Tue 27 Oct 2026

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

This workshop will 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 29 Oct 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • From $109.00 incl. GST

Thu 29 Oct 2026

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

In this highly interactive, practical workshop, explore information on AOD use and develop response to AOD issues in your setting.

Thu 29 Oct 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • From $109.00 incl. GST

Thu 29 Oct 2026

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

In this highly interactive, practical workshop, explore information on AOD use and develop response to AOD issues in your setting.

Effective Communication to Manage Distress: De-escalation Techniques
Discount

Fri 30 Oct 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • From $139.00 incl. GST

Fri 30 Oct 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.

November 2026

Tue 3 Nov 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • From $139.00 incl. GST

Tue 3 Nov 2026

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

An introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and some of its key components. Develop an understanding of DBT skills and how they may be used in their daily practice with clients.

Tue 3 Nov 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • From $139.00 incl. GST

Tue 3 Nov 2026

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

An introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and some of its key components. Develop an understanding of DBT skills and how they may be used in their daily practice with clients.

Tools for Managing Anxiety

3

Nov

3 Nov 2026 - 1 Dec 2026

5 sessions, Tuesday 3 November - Tuesday 1 December

  • Online
Presented by
MHERC Learn
  • Free

3 Nov 2026 - 1 Dec 2026

5 sessions, Tuesday 3 November - Tuesday 1 December

Free online series for information and tips to help with anxiety

Wed 4 Nov 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • From $109.00 incl. GST

Wed 4 Nov 2026

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

An advanced workshop for professionals with some level of training and experience in screening and managing youth and adults with self-injurious and suicidal behaviours.

Wed 4 Nov 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • From $109.00 incl. GST

Wed 4 Nov 2026

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

An advanced workshop for professionals with some level of training and experience in screening and managing youth and adults with self-injurious and suicidal behaviours.

Rainbow Wellness: Supporting LGBTTQIA+ People’s Wellbeing

5

Nov

Rainbow Wellness: Supporting LGBTTQIA+ People’s Wellbeing

MHERC premises

Discount

Thu 5 Nov 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
Presented by
  • From $109.00 incl. GST

Thu 5 Nov 2026

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.

Rainbow Wellness: Supporting LGBTTQIA+ People’s Wellbeing

5

Nov

Discount

Thu 5 Nov 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
  • From $109.00 incl. GST

Thu 5 Nov 2026

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.

Understanding Māori Health Models

10

Nov

Understanding Māori Health Models

MHERC premises

Discount

Tue 10 Nov 2026

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

  • MHERC premises
  • From $139.00 incl. GST

Tue 10 Nov 2026

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.

Understanding Māori Health Models

10

Nov

Understanding Māori Health Models

Live online

Discount

Tue 10 Nov 2026

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

  • Live online
  • From $139.00 incl. GST

Tue 10 Nov 2026

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.