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Contents by date July Improving Client Interventions Through Therapeutic Communication 6 Thrive and Revive: Managing Capacity and Reducing Overwhelm 6 Anxiety Disorders: Understanding and Providing Effective Support 7 Anxiety and Depression in Youth 7 Navigating Alcohol and Other Drug Services 8 Common Mental Health Disorders: An Overview 8 August Empathy Fatigue and Burnout: Real Threats, Real Solutions NEW 9 Psychosis: Understanding and Providing Safe and Effective Support 9 CEP: Co-Existing Mental Health and Addiction Problems 10 Understanding Different Personality and Communication Styles in the Workplace NEW 10 Clinical Note Writing for Community Support Workers 11 De-escalation: Effective Communication to Manage Distress 11 September Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: An Overview of Skills 12 Safer Home Visiting in Community Work 12 Trauma Informed Care: Providing Safe and Effective Support to Children and Adolescents 13 Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviour: Screening and Management 13 Personality Disorders: The Impact on Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviour 14 Trauma Informed Care: Providing Safe and Effective Support to Adults 14 Resilience: Develop, Adapt and Sustain 15 Children’s Anxiety: What Adults Need to Know and Strategies for Management 15 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Enhancing Understanding and Providing Proactive Interventions 16 October Conflict Management: Achieving Solutions and Preserving Relationships 16 Cultural Safety and Diversity: Taking Your Practice to a New Level 17 Enhancing Skills to Ensure Safe and Supportive Client Focused Relationships 17 Working with People Who Hoard 18 Navigating the Mental Health Sector: Specialist Services and NGOs 18 Borderline Personality Disorder: Enhancing Understanding and Providing Support 19 The Treaty of Waitangi and Healthcare 19 November Alcohol and Other Drugs: Screening and Brief Intervention for Mild Alcohol Problems 20 Motivational Interviewing: Evoking and Planning for Change 20 Responding to Behaviours that Challenge: Considering Health and Human Developmental Impacts 21 The Mental Health Intervention Web: Responding to Complex Issues 21 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Applying Informed Skills NEW 22 Methamphetamine and Synthetic Drugs: What You Need to Know 22 Boundaries and Ethics in Health and Community Settings 23 Anxiety Disorders: Understanding and Providing Effective Support 23 Mental Health Legislation: Understanding Laws, Client’s Rights and Privacy 24 Advanced Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviours: Models and Strategies for Interventions 24 The Connection Between Nutrients, Nutrition and Mental Health 25 December Managing Psychological Distress and Suicide Risk 25 De-escalation Refresher and Breakaway Techniques 26 Depression and Bipolar: Understanding Mood Disorders and Providing Support 26 Self-Care and Professional Practice When Working with Trauma and Tragedy 27 Facilitator Profiles 28 Workshop Information 31 Terms and Conditions 32 Subsidised Rate Eligibility 33
Contents by topic Alcohol and Other Drugs and Addiction Navigating Alcohol and Other Drug Services 8 Alcohol and Other Drugs: Screening and Brief Intervention for Mild Alcohol Problems 20 Methamphetamine and Synthetic Drugs: What You Need to Know 22 Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression in Youth 7 Trauma Informed Care: Providing Support to Children and Adolescents 13 Children’s Anxiety: What Adults Need to Know and Strategies for Management 15 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Enhancing Understanding and Providing Proactive Interventions 16 Cultural Cultural Safety and Diversity: Taking Your Practice to a New Level 17 Mental Illness Anxiety Disorders: Understanding and Providing Effective Support 7 Common Mental Health Disorders: An Overview 8 Psychosis: Understanding and Providing Safe and Effective Support 9 CEP: Co-Existing Mental Health and Addiction Problems 10 Personality Disorders: The Impact on Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviour 14 Working with People Who Hoard 18 Borderline Personality Disorder: Enhancing Understanding and Providing Support 19 Depression and Bipolar: Understanding Mood Disorders and Providing Support 26 Professional Development Understanding Different Personality and Communication Styles in the Workplace NEW 10 Clinical Note Writing for Community Support Workers 11 De-escalation: Effective Communication to Manage Distress 11 Safer Home Visiting in Community Work 12 Enhancing Skills to Ensure Safe and Supportive Client Focused Relationships 17 Navigating the Mental Health Sector: Specialist Services and NGOs 18 The Treaty of Waitangi and Healthcare 19 Boundaries and Ethics in Health and Community Settings 23 Mental Health Legislation: Understanding Laws, Client’s Rights and Privacy 24 Personal Development Thrive and Revive: Managing Capacity and Reducing Overwhelm 6 Empathy Fatigue and Burnout: Real Threats, Real Solutions NEW 9 Resilience: Develop, Adapt and Sustain 15 Conflict Management: Achieving Solutions and Preserving Relationships 16 Self-Care and Professional Practice When Working with Trauma and Tragedy 27 Self-Harm and Suicide Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviour: Screening and Management 13 Advanced Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviours: Models and Strategies for Interventions 24 Managing Psychological Distress and Suicide Risk 27 Skills, Treatments and Interventions Improving Client Interventions Through Therapeutic Communication 6 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: An Overview of Skills 12 Trauma Informed Care: Providing Safe and Effective Support to Adults 14 Motivational Interviewing: Evoking and Planning for Change 20 The Mental Health Intervention Web: Responding to Complex Issues 21 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Applying Informed Skills NEW 22 The Connection Between Nutrients, Nutrition and Mental Health 25 De-escalation Refresher and Breakaway Techniques 26
Foreword
Welcome to our Semester Two Whatever your wellbeing, mental
Programme for July to December health or addiction professional
2021. development needs, we are excited
to work with you. In addition to our
We continue the year with the return Professional Development programme,
of two of our well received workshop we also provide Workplace Education.
topics – Improving Client Intervention MHERC’s specialised facilitators can
Through Therapeutic Communication tailor workshops to meet your unique
and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Part requirements. Contact our Education
Two: Applying Informed Skills. Team if you would like to find out more
or request a quote.
Returning from Semester One are the
very popular Working with People Who We look forward to seeing you on a
Hoard and Autism Spectrum Disorders: workshop soon.
Enhancing Understanding and Providing
Proactive Interventions. Places in these Anne-Marie Gilmore
workshops filled quickly so make sure Education Coordinator
to register early. We also have Dr Chris
Taua facilitating her new workshop 03 365 5344 or 0800 424 399
Understanding Different Personality and learn@mherc.org.nz
Communication Styles in the Workplace. mherc.org.nz
Our $10 early bird discount is available
up to eight weeks prior to the workshop
date. If available, the discount will be
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our team to see what special prices are
available.
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Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Five Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
Improving Client Interventions Through
Therapeutic Communication
Date: Tuesday 6 July 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
This workshop introduces an advanced • Learn/practice a linguistic model of Alan Fayter Neuro-Semantic NLP
linguistic model which enables communication that can be used to Master Trainer ISNS, Coach IANLP,
counsellors, therapists and helpers enhance healing and recovery Fellow Member Trainer IANLP, Licensed
to conversationally assist healing and • Understand how presuppositional Meta-Coach (ACMC)
change in their clients. Through specific language affects others Alan is a Master Trainer specialising in
words and structured sentences we can • Identify and practice therapeutic/ the Neuro-Semantic Self-Actualisation
create positive change. Once mastered, influential language structures Trainings, based on self-actualisation
this model is easily integrated into • The importance and effect of rapport psychology.
your specialist field. It helps to bypass • Learn how to avoid or reduce resistance View full profile on pages 28.
resistance and solidify therapeutic
interventions.
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 7
Thrive and Revive: Managing Capacity and
Reducing Overwhelm
Date: Friday 9 July 2021, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim relationships and professional Facilitator
In a world that is focused on competence, productivity Marina Shearer BSc. Psychology,
productivity and efficiency, it is easy • The Johari Window and stress Dip.Coach
to become overwhelmed with the • How to keep operating in the frontal Marina has a passion for creating
expectations demanded of us. This cortex better outcomes for individuals and
practical workshop addresses the reality • How to take control of your brain organisations. She has over 25 years
of regularly being overwhelmed. chemistry in stressful times experience in providing training to large
Participants will learn how to reduce • Prioritising the obligations in your life by corporates, she was a consultant for NZIM
overwhelm by assessing and managing being clear about your values for 15 years, and is one of four Master
their values, workload, behavioural styles • Practice proven mindfulness techniques Trainers in NZ with HR Profiling Solutions
and personal capacity. specifically for overwhelm for Extended DISC.
• Understand the importance of sleep and View full profile on page 29.
Overview and Learning Intentions how to rest and recharge your brain and
• The impact of overwhelm on personal body for peak performance
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Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4, 5
Anxiety Disorders: Understanding and
Providing Effective Support
Date: Thursday 15 July or Thursday 18 November 2021, 9.00am - 2.30pm
Cost: $179 per person | $169 early bird
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim cycle including possible risk factors Facilitators
Gain a fundamental understanding of the and causes Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist),
various types of anxiety issues that sit • The range, presentation, and diagnosis PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
within the umbrella term of Anxiety of various anxiety disorders Chris is a registered nurse by profession
Disorders. These include generalised • Understand the impacts of an anxiety and has over 25 years’ experience in the
anxiety, phobias, panic, PTSD, OCD, disorder may have on an individual health and disability sector.
and other specific issues such as social • Individual and community strategies Paula Rountree Cert.ComPsC
anxiety. An overview of effective, for support Paula has over 20 years’ experience
recommended responses and support • Gain a basic awareness of mindfulness working in the mental health sector and
strategies will guide participants in and other contemporary strategies has lived experience of an anxiety disorder.
supporting individuals who experience • Effective and safe ways of responding
View full profiles on pages 28 and 30.
anxiety. and supporting individuals
• Understand clinical and other therapeutic
Overview and Learning Intentions strategies and management options
• Understand anxiety and the anxiety
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Anxiety and Depression in Youth
Date: Tuesday 20 July 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird | $79 subsidised*
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
Anxiety and depression are two • Understand what triggers anxiety and Kathryn Eilken RN, RM
common psychiatric conditions affecting depression in adolescents and how it Kathryn is a highly experienced Mental
adolescents. Adolescents face a host of effects the mind and body Health Nurse with vast experience working
pressures, including puberty, questions • Develop strategies and techniques to with high risk adolescents.
about identity and where they fit in society, reduce anxiety and depression View full profile on page 29.
as well as conflicts and challenges as they • Learn useful tools to help improve the
The content in this workshop is a joint
start to assert their independence towards mental health of adolescents
collaboration between Dr Chris Taua and
adulthood. We will consider the complex • Increase skills in working with youth
Kathryn Eilken.
interplay of biological and environmental experiencing mental health issues
processes which contribute to the
emergence, progression and improvement
of mental health issues in youth.
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Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Navigating Alcohol and Other Drug Services
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird | $79 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim identify harmful/hazardous substance use Facilitator
Develop your skills and increase your • Positive strategies to respond in an Samantha Williams BSc (Hons)
knowledge around supporting individuals empathic and supportive way Psychology, MSc Professional and Policy
who present with alcohol and other • Explore the concept of addiction Studies, Dip HE (RN) Mental Health
drug (AOD) issues. Learn to recognise • Explore the impact of problematic Samantha has worked in acute inpatients,
problematic AOD use, positive strategies AOD use on the individual and their she joined CADS to set up the AOD
to respond in an empathetic and family/whānau Central Coordination Service, and now
supportive way, how to access support • The impact of stigma and discrimination works as a private contractor in Primary
services in Canterbury and gain an • Potential barriers for individuals in Care and Canterbury Prisons.
understanding of the impact on the accessing AOD treatment, and how to View full profile on page 30.
individual and their family/whanau. support them in overcoming these
• Overview of AOD support and treatment
Overview and Learning Intentions services in the Canterbury region, and
• Consider why we use substances and how to access these
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 5, 7
Common Mental Health Disorders:
An Overview
Date: Tuesday 27 July 2021, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: $129 per person | $119 early bird | $109 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
Develop knowledge about the experience • Gain insight and increased knowledge Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist),
of common mental health disorders - of common mental illnesses PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
mood disorders, psychosis and anxiety • Learn the risk factors, causes and Chris is a registered nurse by profession
disorders. Learn how to best support treatment options for these common and has over 25 years’ experience in the
those with mental illness and their family. mental illnesses health and disability sector.
• Learn how people manage to live well View full profile on page 28.
with mental illness
• Develop a better understanding of how
to support people
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Workshop Type: Intermediate | Level: Six Let’s Get Real: 1, 2, 7
NEW
Empathy Fatigue and Burnout: Real Threats,
Real Solutions
Date: Tuesday 3 August 2021, 9.00am - 11.00am
Cost: $79 per person | $69 early bird
Venue: Online only
Attend online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim burnout, and how you can start to take that drive empathy fatigue as well as
Helping people day in and day out can action to address how this might be replenishing our resources
take its toll. Combine this with a time in affecting you personally.
our lives when we have so many issues Facilitator
all competing for our ability to care, it’s no Overview and Learning Intentions Dr Sarb Johal PhD, DClinPsy
wonder you may be feeling exhausted, • Develop a better awareness of empathy Dr Sarb Johal is a clinical psychologist,
and it may start to come at a cost to your fatigue and how it relates to burnout consultant, commentator, and expert
mental and physical health.This workshop • Understand the importance of balance on psychosocial recovery and disaster
acknowledges the impact that it may not only between work and home life, communication.
have for those in caring roles especially in but also how we spend our personal time View full profile on page 30.
these pandemic times when many have • Learning how connection with others is
also been experiencing ‘caution fatigue’. a key to renewing our empathy resources
You’ll also envelope an awareness of • Applying a framework for wellbeing that
empathy fatigue and its close relation, helps us to manage exposure to factors
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4, 5
Psychosis: Understanding and Providing
Safe and Effective Support
Date: Tuesday 10 August 2021, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: $129 per person | $119 early bird | $109 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
This workshop will provide a general • Develop an awareness of the key Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist),
introduction to the experiences and features of Psychosis including possible PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
impacts of Psychosis. After exploring risk factors and causes Chris is a registered nurse by profession
what is meant by Psychosis and how it • The broad presentation of Psychosis and has over 25 years’ experience in the
impacts, particular focus will be given to and the impacts on an individual health and disability sector.
ways to support an individual with active • Effective and safe responding to View full profile on page 28.
symptoms of Psychosis in relation to support individuals
support, risk management and referral. • Identify referral options and individual
and community strategies for support
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Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Five Let’s Get Real: 1, 2, 3, 5
CEP: Co-Existing Mental Health and
Addiction Problems
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim approach with people who have Facilitator
This workshop provides an overview and problematic substance use Di Sargent Masters of Hlth Sci., PG Dip.
update of current approaches to working • Pathways/development of addiction Addiction, PG Dip. Social Work, PG Dip.
with people with Co-existing Mental through a lens of CEP; substance Management, B.A. Psych
Health and Substance Use Problems categories, triggers, cross-addiction, Di has been working in the mental health
(CEP). It is designed to upskill those and coping strategies and addictions sector for 28 years
working in mental health services, who • Understand the nature, extent and as a social worker/counsellor. She is
want to support people in their addiction impact of CEP on people’s lives and passionate about supporting people to
recovery. how services can support recovery grow in their hauora/wellbeing and health
• Apply brief interventions by developing and teaching and mentoring people.
Overview and Learning Intentions harm reduction skills (including support View full profile on page 28.
• Understand substances of misuse and for those wanting abstinence)
complications associated with CEP • Latest research and advice on vaping
• How to promote a harm reduction
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 5, 7
NEW
Understanding Different Personality and
Communication Styles in the Workplace
Date: Tuesday 24 August 2021, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: $129 per person | $119 early bird
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim influences the way you interact and Facilitator
In all aspects of our daily lives we are communicate with others. Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist),
interacting with others, yet so often there PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
are times when there is miscommunication Overview and Learning Intentions Chris is a registered nurse by profession
and confusion which can lead to conflict • Understand different personality styles and has over 25 years’ experience in the
or less than satisfactory outcomes. This • Gain an insight into ones own health and disability sector.
is because each of us is conditioned to personality style and corresponding View full profile on page 28.
communicate from our own personality ways of communicating
style. Understanding our own • Understand conflict in relationship styles
communication style is a key step in • Learn how to work and communicate
improving workplace relationships. In effectively with each other
this workshop you will explore your own • Identify and describe ways to improve
personality style and understand how that engagement in the workplace
10Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 6, 7
Clinical Note Writing for Community
Support Workers
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird | $79 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
Develop your skills to effectively and • Why note writing is important Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist),
clearly document your work in supporting • Explore the barriers to good note writing PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
people with mental health issues. This • Correct and factual documentation Chris is a registered nurse by profession
interactive workshop will provide you with • Understand legislative requirements and has over 25 years’ experience in the
the knowledge to produce notes that around documentation health and disability sector.
are wholly reflective of the health care • How to write notes that meet View full profile on page 28.
relationship and activities, while meeting requirements of your work
legislative and workplace requirements. • Critique notes for accuracy, legibility
and sensibility
• Practice clinical note writing
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7
De-escalation: Effective Communication to
Manage Distress
Date: Tuesday 31 August 2021, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: $129 per person | $119 early bird
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
This workshop will equip you with the • Understand why people become angry Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist),
skills to identify and de-escalate an or defensive PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
agitated person while keeping yourself • Recognise early warning signs Chris is a registered nurse by profession
and others safe. Gain confidence in • Learn a range of assertive techniques to and has over 25 years’ experience in the
managing distress and aggression while help people regain control health and disability sector.
maintaining self-control. The ability to • Understand the role of communication View full profile on page 28.
calm and de-escalate a situation is an • Develop strategies for self-control in
essential skill for every person and is the face of aggressive and/or distressed
important in many work environments. behaviour
• The importance of debriefing following
challenging situations
11Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Five Let’s Get Real: 1, 7
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy:
An Overview of Skills
Date: Thursday 2 September 2021, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: $129 per person | $119 early bird | $109 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is • Introduction to the DBT model and Sarah Drummond LLB/MA (First Class
a treatment based on an overarching how this might influence your view of Honours), Dip.Clin.Psych
concept of emotion dysregulation as the your clients. Sarah has 17 years’ experience,
underlying reason for a client’s struggles in • Distress tolerance and emotion predominantly in DHB settings. She is
life. It has a cognitive behavioural therapy regulation skills currently a Clinical Educator for the
basis but with the incorporation of • Consider how you use validation with Clinical Psychology Programme at
principles of dialectics and mindfulness. your clients Canterbury University.
It has been effective in treating a wide • Mindfulness as discussed in DBT View full profile on page 30.
range of disorders across a range of • Learn key skills to try with clients
population and age groups. The aim of
this workshop is to introduce DBT and its
key components with an emphasis on the
skills that DBT teaches.
Workshop Type: Intermediate | Level: Six Let’s Get Real: 1, 4, 6, 7
Safer Home Visiting in Community Work
Date: Wednesday 8 September 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird | $79 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
This is an essential workshop for those • Discuss risks and hazards with others Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist),
who provide health and community who do similar work PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
services in people’s home environments, • Identify potential threats to your Chris is a registered nurse by profession
where safety for all involved is paramount. own safety and has over 25 years’ experience in the
Travelling around the community and • Explore risk assessment and health and disability sector.
working in private homes presents management using a risk matrix View full profile on page 28.
potential risks to staff and clients. This • Learn specific actions that decrease risk
workshop will develop your confidence and increase confidence in dealing with
and skills to decrease risk and manage challenging situations
difficult situations. • Explore professional boundaries
• Review and develop a personal
safety plan
12Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Five Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4, 7
Trauma Informed Care: Providing Support to
Children and Adolescents
Date: Tuesday 14 September 2021, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: $129 per person | $119 early bird | $109 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim • Develop skills and knowledge to work Facilitator
Discover current research on trauma, with young people with a trauma Katie Hoek MA (Psychology), PgDip
including Complex Trauma, and how background (Child and Family Psychology)
this affects development for children and • Trauma research – theory and models Katie is a Child and Family Psychologist
adolescents. Learn about trauma and the • Complex versus Single Event Trauma with over eight years experience in
relationship to Attachment Theory. This • Risks and resiliency working with children, young people, and
workshop aims to develop practical • Relational models of working with their families in the areas of mental health,
skills and resources for trauma work and trauma neurodevelopmental disorders, learning
how mental health professionals can • Learn to apply Trauma Informed Care needs, and childhood trauma.
support clients. principles View full profile on page 29.
• Understand the need for reflective
Overview and Learning Intentions practice and professional self-care
• Understand trauma and the possible
impacts on development
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Five Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4, 5
Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviour:
Screening and Management
Date: Wednesday 15 September 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird | $79 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim Overview and Learning Intentions • Practice carrying out a suicide screening
Develop your confidence in how to • Brief overview of definitions session and skills taught via role play
manage persons with suicidal ideation • Discuss recent New Zealand data and demonstrations
and self-harm behaviours. This highly • Models for understanding risk
interactive and practical workshop is • Screening questions Facilitator
designed for those new to this area or • Tools for screening and communicating Mel Johns MASW, B.A. (Hons), Cert.
professionals wanting a refresher. with others about a person’s suicide risk Supervision, Cert. AOD Counselling, RSW
Discover the latest New Zealand statistics • Develop confidence in how to manage Mel has over 20 years’ experience working
of suicide and self-harm rates. Explore persons with suicidal ideation and in the mental health and addictions sector.
models for understanding risk and self-harm behaviours He has a comprehensive knowledge
protective factors and recommendations • Acute and ongoing management of assessment processes, therapeutic
for management plans. of people with suicidal ideation and interventions and risk-management.
self-harm View full profile on page 29.
13Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4, 5
Personality Disorders: The Impact on
Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviour
Date: Thursday 16 September 2021, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: $129 per person | $119 early bird | $109 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim Overview and Learning Intentions • Effective and safe strategies and
The word ‘personality’ refers to the pattern • Personality development and how one responses for support
of thoughts, feelings and behaviour that may develop personality issues or
makes each of us the individuals that challenges Facilitator
we are. How we think, feel, and behave • The complex aspects of various Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist),
depends on the situations we are in, the Personality Disorders PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
people with us and many other factors. • Overview of the diagnostic criteria and Chris is a registered nurse by profession
This workshop will provide comprehensive potential causes and has over 25 years’ experience in the
information on conditions that affect • The impacts on individuals and family/ health and disability sector.
personality which are so often whānau View full profile on page 28.
misinterpreted and misunderstood. • Challenging misconceptions and
Note: Borderline Personality Disorder is discrimination and understanding the
not included in this workshop - see page impact of these
19 for separate workshop. • Recommended treatments strategies
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Five Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4, 7,
Trauma Informed Care: Providing Safe
and Effective Support to Adults
Date: Tuesday 21 September 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
Discover current research on trauma and • Learn about trauma research and theory Jackie Moore RegSW, BSW, Post Grad
how this affects development for children and models Dip Mgmt, MBA
and adolescents. Learn about trauma • Complex versus Single Event Jackie has been an active member of the
andthe relationship to Attachment Theory. • Understand risks and resiliency mental health and addiction sector since
Discuss a framework for working with • Understand trauma and possible 2001.
trauma including the key principles of impacts on development View full profile on page 28.
Trauma Informed Care. Develop practical • Develop skills and knowledge to work
skills and resources for trauma work with clients with a trauma background
and how mental health professionals • Learn to apply Trauma Informed Care
can support clients. We will also discuss principles
the need for reflective practice and • Reflective practice and self care
professional self care.
14Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 7
Resilience: Develop, Adapt and Sustain
Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
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Aim and sustain our resilience in order to • Learn potential impacts on wellbeing
Resilience is what gives us the preserve our wellbeing in demanding and promote adaptive and healthy
psychological strength to respond and times. responses to these
adapt to stress, daily challenges and • Apply clear and concise frameworks to
more significant life events in a healthy Overview and Learning Intentions realistic case study scenarios
and positive way. Resilience needs to be • What constitutes resilience, clarity, • Practice new skills in a safe environment
maintained and sustained so that we can psychological strength and efficiency
draw upon it, replenish it and never fully • Recognising the signs and symptoms of Facilitator
exhaust it. This workshop acknowledges unhelpful responses Mel Johns MASW, B.A. (Hons), Cert.
the realities of the systemic pressures • Key elements and specific approaches Supervision, Cert. AOD Counselling, RSW
experienced in modern life and explores involved in developing, adapting and Mel has over 20 years’ experience working
the required skills and approaches to sustaining resilience in the mental health and addictions sector.
minimise their negative impact. It will • Explore ways to adapt, rebound and View full profile on page 29.
explore how we develop, maintain, adapt move forward even stronger
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 3,
Children’s Anxiety: What Adults Need to
Know and Strategies for Management
Date: Thursday 23 September 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird | $79 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
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Aim • Why do some ‘suffer’ from anxiety and Facilitator
With a focus on the significant adults in others do not? Catherine Gallagher MA(Hons): Dip.
children’s lives, this workshop aims to • Understand why adults are so vital in Clin.Psyc.MNZCCP
provide a basic understanding of anxiety helping children manage anxiety Catherine is a Registered Clinical
and how it particularly relates to children. • What adults can do to help Psychologist and has worked with children
Participants will learn how to support • Build confidence around ‘what to do and their families over the last 18 years.
parents/workers with anxious children to when’ View full profile on page 28.
feel confident and competent to manage • Strategies that children can use directly
anxious behaviours in a way that promotes • See great gains in children’s confidence
the child’s bravery and wellbeing. through taking charge of anxiety and not
being afraid of fear
Overview and Learning Intentions • Opportunities for discussion around
• Making sense of anxiety and how it specific situations
relates to children (and possibly yourself)
15Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Enhancing
Understanding and Providing Proactive
Interventions
Date: Wednesday 29 September 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
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Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
Develop your understanding of people • Learn the common characteristics Dr Olive Webb ONZM, FNZPsS, PhD,
with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), in ASD; sensory processing issues, DipClinPsych, DipHSM(dist)
so that you can better respond to, difficulties with communication, social Olive has over 40 years experience working
and support them. Learn the common relationships and problem-solving as a clinical psychologist in the area of
characteristics in ASD and the challenges • Learn about the idiosyncratic ways that Intellectual Disability, Autistic Spectrum
that these often present, particularly people with ASD think Disorder and related areas. Olive was made
anxiety. What have become known • Understand the different challenges that an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit in 2008
as ‘autistic meltdowns’ occur when anxiety presents for those with ASD for Services to Intellectual Disability.
the person’s anxiety peaks to a level • Explore different triggers which cause View full profile on page 30.
that is higher than they can manage. escalation of ‘autistic meltdowns’
In this workshop you will learn how to • Gain knowledge and tools to better
identify triggers and provide proactive understand and minimise distress
interventions. • Framework for proactive interventions
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7
Conflict Management: Achieving Solutions
and Preserving Relationships
Date: Tuesday 5 October 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird | $79 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
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Aim Overview and Learning Intentions effectively during conflict
Those who understand conflict and their • The inevitability of conflict and why you • Caring for your emotional bank account
own reactions to it can manage difficult should be prepared, not surprised so you can show resilience when conflict
encounters with diplomacy, credibility • Biological responses to conflict comes knocking at your door
and professionalism. Rather than fearing • Responding to different behavioural
conflict, you can become proficient responses to conflict appropriately Facilitator
at handling it with confidence and • Reactive versus proactive; how to be Marina Shearer BSc. Psychology, Dip.
competence. Understand the impact on more planned in your responses Coach
the brain when you engage in conflict, • The introvert/extrovert division - impacts Marina has over 25 years experience in
and learn how to preserve relationships of conflict on each behavioural style providing training and has a passion for
in a way that shows respect for yourself • Understand when to get involved and creating better outcomes for individuals
and others. when to walk away and organisations.
• Learn practical skills for how to sustain View full profile on page 29.
relationships and relate to others
16Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
Cultural Safety and Diversity: Taking Your
Practice to a New Level
Date: Wednesday 6 October 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird | $79 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
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Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
Each of us have values and beliefs that • Explore your own personal identity, Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist),
are unique and important to us. Clients culture, and worldview PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
also have unique values and beliefs which • Understand how values, beliefs, Chris is a registered nurse by profession
may differ or potentially clash from our attitudes, and assumptions impact on and has over 25 years’ experience in the
own. This workshop will guide you to your role health and disability sector.
provide support and care that meets the • Identify and discuss the challenges View full profile on page 28.
client’s needs in a way that maintains their when worldviews clash
personal, social, and cultural identity and • Understand cultural awareness and
dignity, as well as your own. sensitivity in relation to supporting others
Please note: This workshop will not teach • How you can provide culturally safe
you about other cultures, it will help you support/care for others
to explore your own cultural worldview in
relation to others.
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
Enhancing Skills to Ensure Safe and
Supportive Client Focused Relationships
Date: Tuesday 12 October 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird | $79 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
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Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
Our lives rely on sound interpersonal skills • Explore self (values and beliefs) in Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist),
both personally and professionally. This relation to impact on others in order PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
workshop aims to give you those skills to to develop and maintain supportive Chris is a registered nurse by profession
engage in safe and effective relationships relationships and has over 25 years’ experience in the
with clients in supportive focused • Assertiveness – how to say no safely health and disability sector.
situations while maintaining your own • Examine and understand safe View full profile on page 28.
safety and boundaries. boundaries within both the extent and
limitations of your role
• Demonstrate use of a range of
interpersonal skills that can be used in
developing and maintaining supportive
relationships
17Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4
Working with People Who Hoard
Date: Thursday 14 October 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
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Aim Overview and Learning Intentions • When to seek an interagency approach
Hoarding is recognised as a distinct • Develop your understanding of the and what services are available
mental health difficulty, with specific disorder, based on the model of hoarding
issues affecting access to services and • Prevalence of hoarding in Canterbury Facilitators
psychological intervention. Hoarding and how this relates to international data Dr Janet Spittlehouse BSc(Psych), PhD
can have a huge impact on a person’s • Assessment and ways of identifying Janet has 17 years of research experience
ability to function independently and can impairment and severity using an and her PhD included the only hoarding
carry a high level of risk for themselves interview tool and questionnaires prevelence study to date in New Zealand.
and others. In this workshop, attendees • Intervention – the issues that can be Juliet Macleod BA, MEd
will develop an understanding of what addressed with respect to what people Juliet has worked as a cognitive
compulsive hoarding is, best practice, acquire, the meaning they give possessions behavioural therapist for most of her 33
evidence-based cognitive behavioural and why it is difficult to discard years of clinical practice.
intervention strategies and ways to • Do’s and Don’ts of working with people
View full profiles on page 28
support people who compulsively hoard. who hoard
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7
Navigating the Mental Health Sector:
Specialist Services and NGOs
Date: Thursday 21 October 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird | $79 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
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Aim Overview and Learning Intentions • How to connect with each agency -
Gain an insight into the inner workings • Understanding what and where the access, processes and procedures
of the Mental Health system and how to system and sector have been influenced • How a combination of service provisions
access services. Explore the Canterbury • Overview of Primary Health initiative ‘Te can provide the people you support to
District Health Board (CDHB) Specialist Tumu Waiora’ live well in the community
Mental Health Service, non- government • Overview of CDHB Specialist Mental
organisations (NGOs), and other Health Services Facilitator
community and voluntary agencies that • Overview of NGOs, specifically Jackie Moore RegSW, BSW, Post Grad
can support people in the community. In contracted by the CDHB to provide Dip Mgmt, MBA
a vibrant and ever changing sector, this community based alternatives for people Jackie has been an active member of
workshop is an essential tool in the living with mental health the mental health and addiction sector
orientation of those who are new to the • Overview of community and voluntary since 2001.
sector, from outside the sector, or those based services that could support View full profile on page 28.
wanting a refresher. people living with mental health issues
18Workshop Type: Intermediate | Level: Six Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4, 5
Borderline Personality Disorder: Enhancing
Understanding and Providing Support
Date: Tuesday 26 October 2021, 9.00am - 2.00pm
Cost: $169 per person | $159 early bird | $149 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
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Aim • Overview the diagnostic criteria and Facilitator
The diagnosis of Borderline Personality potential causes Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist),
Disorder (BPD) is often misinterpreted • Understand the role of trauma and other PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
and misunderstood. Gain a broad adverse life events in relation to BPD Chris is a registered nurse by profession
understanding of what is considered a • Describe the impacts on individuals and and has over 25 years’ experience in the
BPD, recognise the impact, and discover family/whānau health and disability sector.
why those diagnosed present differently. • Challenging misconceptions and View full profile on page 28.
Learn strategies for how to support each discrimination and understanding the
individual effectively and safely. impact of these
• Identify recommended treatments
Overview and Learning Intentions strategies
• Describe the complex aspects of a • Identify effective and safe strategies and
Borderline Personality Disorder responses for support
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7
The Treaty of Waitangi and Healthcare
Date: Wednesday 27 October 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird | $79 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
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Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi • Develop a balanced overview and Lee Tuki PGDipPH
is a founding document of Aotearoa. understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi Lee has worked as a Māori health
This workshop encourages participants • Explore the meaning of te Tiriti and promoter and in an advisory role on how
with little or no previous knowledge identify some of the common and less to engage with Māori and contributed to
to explore the reality of the Treaty, the common myths and facts strategic directions both nationally and
issues it presents for healthcare and its • Understand some of the key issues in regionally. She is currently Team Leader in
implications for practitioners and services healthcare presented by te Tiriti the Public Health Unit and President of the
in the broader healthcare setting. • Process the implications of te Tiriti in Public Health Association of New Zealand.
your own healthcare context View full profile on page 29.
• Articulate how you are/will apply te
Tiriti in your own healthcare context
19Workshop Type: Intermediate | Level: Six Let’s Get Real: 1, 5, 7
Alcohol and Other Drugs: Screening and
Brief Intervention for Mild Alcohol Problems
Date: Wednesday 3 November 2021, 9.00am - 4.00pm
Cost: $229 per person | $219 early bird | $209 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim This will include information on using • Practice utilising core skills for providing
The first part of this workshop will provide core motivational interviewing skills brief assessment and intervention
participants with an overview of different as a key component of providing brief
types of substances of misuse, their interventions. Facilitator
effect and how to assess for intoxication Mel Johns MASW, B.A. (Hons), Cert.
and withdrawal. There will be a brief Overview and Learning Intentions Supervision, Cert. AOD Counselling, RSW
introduction into options of screening • Introduction to substances, classification Mel has over 20 years’ experience working
tools to use for young people and adults. of substances and their effects in the mental health and addictions sector.
• Practice utilising screening tools and View full profile on page 29.
The second part will be a skills-based how to refer on if needed
workshop focusing on providing brief • What is the criteria for Substance Use
intervention for mild alcohol problems Disorders, and what to look out for
which can be used in any work setting. • Gain an understanding of substance
misuse and associated complications
Workshop Type: Intermediate | Level: Six Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4
Motivational Interviewing: Evoking
and Planning for Change
Date: Thursday 4 November 2021, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: $129 per person | $119 early bird | $109 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
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Aim Overview and Learning Intentions Facilitator
This interactive workshop will provide • Moving from focusing to evoking Dr Sharon Bennett RN, RM, BHSc, Dip
participants the opportunity to further • Learning and practicing evoking Bus(HRM), BSc(Hons), PGDipHealSc
develop their Motivational Interviewing change talk Sharon has a background in health
(MI) skill set, with a focus on enhancing • How to deal with sustain talk and (nursing and midwifery), with over 20 years’
evoking and change talk. Participants discord experience in education and training. Her
will learn skills to help them become • Discuss how MI can be integrated into passion lies in supporting personal and
more focused in their interactions everyday practice professional development of others.
and apply MI to their practice while
developing their MI skills. View full profile on page 30.
*This workshop is designed for those
who have previously done MHERC’s
“Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction”
workshop or equivalent.
20Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Responding to Behaviours that Challenge:
Considering Health and Human
Developmental Impacts
Date: Tuesday 9 November 2021, 9.00am - 4.00pm
Cost: $229 per person | $219 early bird | $209 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim Overview and Learning Intentions • Navigating the maze of service delivery
This practice-based workshop will • Identify and understand challenging
provide essential skills for those working behaviour in a health or social service Facilitator
in a health or social service setting that context Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist),
supports people who may present • Impact of negative attitudes and PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
behaviours that challenge. Interactive misunderstandings Chris is a registered nurse by profession
tasks will help participants to explore • The interrelationship of bio-psychosocial and has over 25 years’ experience in the
issues and apply their learning to case- factors and behaviours of concern health and disability sector.
based scenarios to enhance client and • Functional behaviour assessment using View full profile on page 28.
staff safety. Participants are encouraged the ABC framework
to bring real life situations to discuss, • Effective and safe responding to Attend in-person
which will be treated with the utmost behaviours that challenge
confidentiality. • Developing and monitoring safe
management plans
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
The Mental Health Intervention Web:
Responding to Complex Issues
Date: Wednesday 10 November 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird | $79 subsidised
Venue: MHERC, 116 Marshland Road, Shirlwey, Christchurch
Attend in-person. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim which raises many important service Facilitator
The Intervention Web presents an delivery issues for many who access Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist),
engaging exploration into the world of an mental health care. PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
individual who is experiencing complex Chris is a registered nurse by profession
impacts on their mental health and Overview and Learning Intentions and has over 25 years’ experience in the
wellbeing. In this interactive workshop, • Examine the relationship between the health and disability sector.
you will have the opportunity to take on individual and the environment in View full profile on page 28.
the role of a staff member supporting an context
individual to plan an effective response. • Identify new skills for coping to teach Attend in-person
Faced with a series of options you will the individual
need to decide what actions to take. Each • Identify safe reactive and proactive ways
decision leads to a new situation and a to respond to complex situatons
further set of options. The Web is an • Explore team roles and functions and
enjoyable and stimulating experience appropriate referrals
21Workshop Type: Intermediate | Level: Six Let’s Get Real: 1,7
NEW
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Applying
Informed Skills
Date: Thursday 11 November 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: $99 per person | $89 early bird | $79 subsidised
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
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Aim Overview and Learning Intentions • Effectively evaluate problem behaviours
This workshop will focus on individual • Reminder of key aspects of DBT and generate solutions with clients
sessions and incorporating Dialectical therapy
Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills as well as • Distress tolerance and emotion Facilitator
other DBT strategies into practice. It regulation skills in individual sessions Sarah Drummond LLB/MA (First Class
aims to enhance participant’s knowledge • Assessing problem behaviours and Honours), Dip.Clin.Psych
of applying DBT skills into their daily generating solutions Sarah has 17 years’ experience,
practice with clients, particularly in • Sytlistic strategies predominantly in DHB settings. She is
individual sessions. • Gain confidence in working with clients currently a Clinical Educator for the
and managing difficulties with regulating Clinical Psychology Programme at
*This workshop is designed for those who emotions Canterbury University.
have previously done MHERC’s “Dialectical • Identify several key skills the clinician View full profile on page 30.
Behaviour Therapy: An Overview of Skills” may be able to try with clients
(page 12) or equivalent.
Workshop Type: Introductory | Level: Four Let’s Get Real: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
Methamphetamine and Synthetic Drugs:
What You Need to Know
Date: Tuesday 16 November 2021, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: $129 per person | $119 early bird
Venue: Christchurch venue to be confirmed
Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Register at mherc.org.nz
Aim • How these substances have come to Facilitator
Gain essential skills for providing be used so frequently in today’s society Michael Donaldson RN, BN, P.G. Dip
support and care when you encounter • The different drugs currently available Nursing (MH)
users of methamphetamines and • Understand common, acute and Michael has worked in the area of AOD
new psychoactive substances. This long-term effects. since 1995. He has since completed
workshop will support your knowledge • Common signs and symptoms of use a graduate diploma in mental health
and understanding to recognise use and • Symptoms of withdrawal and how best nursing and currently works for the
develop strategies to minimise harm. to manage it Christchurch Opioid Substitution
• Learn screening tools Treatment Programme.
Overview and Learning Intentions • Strategies for harm minimisation and View full profile on page 29.
• Background of methamphetamine and ways to engage people safely
synthetic drugs - what are they and • How to offer support and what services
where do they come from? are available
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