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Workshops
Arafmi Queensland provides workshops to learn, develop and practice skills in Communication, Boundary Setting, Coping and many other areas for Mental Health Carers.
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Individuals and organisations can support the work of Mental Health Carers Arafmi Queensland through sponsorships, bequests and donations.
Publications
See our list of resources available to assist carers
Carer workshops
Effective Communication
A one day workshop from 9am - 3pm. (Next Date: Thursday August 26th)
This workshop covers basic communication skills and strategies for communication with someone experiencing mental distress. Participants are encouraged to practice these skills at the workshop by participation in small group activities.
Coping Skills
A one day workshop from 9am - 3pm. (Next Date: Saturday October 2nd)
This workshop is designed to look at a broad range of issues that Carers confront such as communicating with someone who is unwell, providing support to someone with a mental illness, coping with difficult behaviour and understanding the symptoms of the major mental illnesses.
Boundary Setting
A half day workshop from 9 - 12.30pm (Next Date:Thursday October 28th)
Boundaries are guidelines between people about mutually acceptable behaviour and responsibilities. This workshop explores, through discussion, the question of what are reasonable boundaries with and for someone experiencing mental illness. The workshop also offers attendees an opportunity to explore what boundaries they would like to set and how they might go about it.
Loss and Grief
A half day workshop from 8.30 - 12pm (Next Date: Saturday November 27th)
Family and friends of people with a mental health issues may experience feelings of loss when their loved one develops serious mental health problems. This workshop explores these losses and the associated grief.
Dual Diagnosis - Mental Illness and Substance Use
A half day workshop from 9am -12.30pm (Next Date: TBA)
Based on our publication, Dual Diagnosis-Mental Illness and Substance Use. Participants explore helpful and unhelpful responses, possible reasons for using substances, and strategies for coping.
Suicide Awareness
A half day workshop from 9am - 12.30pm (Next Date: TBA)
This workshop presents information on suicide-myths and facts, factors that influence suicidal behaviour, risk and protective factors, warning signs and useful responses.
Fit for Caring
A half day workshop from 9am - 12.30pm (Next Date: TBA)
This workshop is designed to give participants an opportunity to look at their own needs, discuss the impact of the caring role and explore strategies to ensure good health and a positive sense of well being.
Recovery
A half day workshop from 8.30 - 12pm (Next Date: TBA)
This workshop assists carers in understanding what recovery based practice and care is and how attendees can support their loved ones in their recovery journey.
A one day workshop from 9am - 3pm. (Next Date: Thursday August 26th)
This workshop covers basic communication skills and strategies for communication with someone experiencing mental distress. Participants are encouraged to practice these skills at the workshop by participation in small group activities.
Coping Skills
A one day workshop from 9am - 3pm. (Next Date: Saturday October 2nd)
This workshop is designed to look at a broad range of issues that Carers confront such as communicating with someone who is unwell, providing support to someone with a mental illness, coping with difficult behaviour and understanding the symptoms of the major mental illnesses.
Boundary Setting
A half day workshop from 9 - 12.30pm (Next Date:Thursday October 28th)
Boundaries are guidelines between people about mutually acceptable behaviour and responsibilities. This workshop explores, through discussion, the question of what are reasonable boundaries with and for someone experiencing mental illness. The workshop also offers attendees an opportunity to explore what boundaries they would like to set and how they might go about it.
Loss and Grief
A half day workshop from 8.30 - 12pm (Next Date: Saturday November 27th)
Family and friends of people with a mental health issues may experience feelings of loss when their loved one develops serious mental health problems. This workshop explores these losses and the associated grief.
Dual Diagnosis - Mental Illness and Substance Use
A half day workshop from 9am -12.30pm (Next Date: TBA)
Based on our publication, Dual Diagnosis-Mental Illness and Substance Use. Participants explore helpful and unhelpful responses, possible reasons for using substances, and strategies for coping.
Suicide Awareness
A half day workshop from 9am - 12.30pm (Next Date: TBA)
This workshop presents information on suicide-myths and facts, factors that influence suicidal behaviour, risk and protective factors, warning signs and useful responses.
Fit for Caring
A half day workshop from 9am - 12.30pm (Next Date: TBA)
This workshop is designed to give participants an opportunity to look at their own needs, discuss the impact of the caring role and explore strategies to ensure good health and a positive sense of well being.
Recovery
A half day workshop from 8.30 - 12pm (Next Date: TBA)
This workshop assists carers in understanding what recovery based practice and care is and how attendees can support their loved ones in their recovery journey.
Find a Support Group
Support groups are located in various areas of Brisbane and regional areas of the State
Attend a Workshop that suits your needs
Monthly Mental Health Carer workshops on a broad range of issues including carer coping skills, setting boundaries and communication are held in New Farm
