Events, training & courses

Group Acceptance & Commitment Therapy can support the personal recovery of people with psychosis. The Recovery ACT group program run in NorthWestern MH provides the opportunity to engage consumers in a skills-based approach to improving their wellbeing and quality of life. We use mindfulness and

This highly engaging program brings together concepts, themes and skills derived from the contemporary literature including the Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events (CASE) approach; a risk assessment and formulation model that emphasises prevention over prediction; and Safety Planning

For anyone interested in an overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy this 1-day workshop provides an introduction to the core principles of ACT and their relevant application in clinical practice. In order to maximise learning, participants will complete some pre-workshop reading and practice

This highly engaging program brings together concepts, themes and skills derived from the contemporary literature including the Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events (CASE) approach; a risk assessment and formulation model that emphasises prevention over prediction; and Safety Planning

This interactive and practice based workshop looks at approaches to implementing Safewards in acute inpatient units with a focus on making the Safewards package useful for staff and consumers. This workshop provides practical examples of how the 10 identified domains in the Safewards model can be

This workshop is designed for key staff working in services and teams who have a focus on providing clinical expertise and support around working with parent consumers and those who have children in their care. This workshop will provide an opportunity to discuss complex aspects of working in the

This workshop explores how we understand and work with consumers with BPD. Drawing on General Psychiatric Management and the Relationship Management model to develop client-centred treatment and management plans. Principles for practice to help guide your clinical work will also be discussed

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication, with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for, and commitment to, a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within

This 2-day workshop aims to enhance participants’ skills in delivering ACT-consistent interventions in their practice. This is an intermediate workshop requiring participants to have a solid understanding of the core principles of ACT, and have used ACT in their practice for at least 6 months

The application of legislation within the mental health setting can be complex and raise ethical dilemmas. This interactive workshop considers relevant legislation and provides a framework for approaching dilemmas. It draws upon the experience of consumers, families and carers, medical and legal