Borderline Personality Disorder: Enhancing Understanding and Providing Support

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

$179.00 incl. GST

7

Dec

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

Presented by Dr Chris Taua

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The Connection Between Nutrients, Nutrition and Mental Health

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

$109.00 incl. GST

12

Dec

Despite the advent of medications and other therapies over the last 50 years, rates of mental illness have been on the rise. Scientists have been uncovering an uncomfortable truth: What we eat is affecting our mental health.

Presented by Julia Rucklidge, Professor

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Advanced Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviours: Models and Strategies for Interventions

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

$109.00 incl. GST

13

Dec

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.

Presented by Mel Johns

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Psychosis: Understanding and Providing Safe and Effective Support

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

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From $119.00 incl. GST

23

Jan

This workshop will provide a general introduction to the experiences and impacts of Psychosis.

Presented by Dr Chris Taua

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De-escalation: Effective Communication to Manage Distress

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

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From $119.00 incl. GST

24

Jan

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.

Presented by Dr Chris Taua

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Key DBT Skills for Helping Clients with Emotion Regulation

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

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From $119.00 incl. GST

30

Jan

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.

Presented by Jess Caldwell

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Healthcare

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

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From $89.00 incl. GST

8

Feb

Explore the reality of Te Tiriti, the issues it presents for healthcare, and its implications for practitioners and services in the broader healthcare setting.

Presented by Lee Tuki (Tutuki Te Wharau)

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Understanding and Working with Attachment in Children and Adolescents

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

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From $119.00 incl. GST

13

Feb

This workshop will provide an overview of traditional attachment theory as well as current approaches in relation to trauma in children and young people.

Presented by Sandy Hitchins

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Maternal Mental Health and Matrescence

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

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From $89.00 incl. GST

15

Feb

Deepen your understanding of maternal mental health, matrescence and perinatal wellbeing to enhance your ability to support mothers and parents.

Presented by Christina Bond

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Older Person's Mental Health

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

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From $89.00 incl. GST

20

Feb

Introduction and overview of the mental health problems that older people experience most commonly, for the benefit of healthcare workers in all fields.

Presented by Dr Brian Deavoll

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Multiplicity: Plural Aspects of Self

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

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From $119.00 incl. GST

21

Feb

Gain an insider’s view on multiplicity (also known as Plurality) from a mental health professional with lived experience, and learn ways to provide effective support.

Presented by Dr Annie Southern

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

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

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From $89.00 incl. GST

22

Feb

Special Speaker Dr Valerie McGinn is presenting this seminar which aims to help participants recognise the signs and symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), understand how it is diagnosed and learn how to adapt treatment to the different needs of those with the neurodisability.

Presented by Dr Valerie McGinn

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Working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People (CALD)

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

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From $89.00 incl. GST

29

Feb

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.

Presented by Denise Huisman

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Gender and Gender Expression

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

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From $69.00 incl. GST

6

Mar

This ‘101’ level workshop is designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge and tools needed to support trans individuals in your workplace community. It is our recommended starting point for building cultural competency around trans inclusion and allyship.

Presented by Adam Rohe

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Children’s Anxiety: What Adults Need to Know and Strategies for Management

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

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From $89.00 incl. GST

7

Mar

Gain a basic understanding of anxiety and how it particularly relates to children. Learn how to support parents/workers with anxious children to feel confident and competent to manage anxious behaviours in a way that promotes the child’s bravery and wellbeing.

Presented by Catherine Gallagher

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Common Mental Health Disorders: An Overview

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

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From $119.00 incl. GST

12

Mar

Learn about the experience of common mental disorders: mood disorders, psychosis, and anxiety disorders. Develop a better understanding of how to best support those with mental illness and their family members.

Presented by Dr Chris Taua

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Safer Home Visiting in Community Work

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

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From $89.00 incl. GST

13

Mar

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.

Presented by Dr Chris Taua

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Depression and Bipolar: Understanding Mood Disorders and Providing Support

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

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From $89.00 incl. GST

14

Mar

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.

Presented by Dr Chris Taua

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Alcohol and Other Drug Use in Youth: Motivational Tools for Harm Reduction

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

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From $89.00 incl. GST

19

Mar

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.

Presented by Samantha Williams

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Enhancing Understanding and Providing Proactive Interventions

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

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From $89.00 incl. GST

26

Mar

Develop your understanding of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, so that you can better respond to, and support them. Learn how to identify triggers and provide proactive interventions.

Presented by Dr Olive Webb

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