The workshop provides carers with communication skills to build a strong and respectful relationship with the person they support. The workshop provides carers with an opportunity to increase their awareness of how people communicate and what skills are needed at different times to build a strong and respectful relationship with the person they support. A range of communication strategies will be explored to build carers confidence and skills and assist them to improve relationships now and in the future. This workshop is based on the L.E.A.P. communication strategy. This information session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.

In this workshop, we will look at how skills adapted from motivational interviewing can support us in having supportive interactions. Communicating with our loved ones, supporting them through their struggles and on their recovery journey can be very challenging. Motivational interviewing is a communication strategy used by health professional to support people in making healthy changes. In this workshop, we will look at skills adapted from motivational interviewing that we can use to support our loved ones on their journey. This information session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.

This session will explore the purpose of developing a safety plan with the person you support, when to do this and how. Developing a Safety Plan session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.

Financial Info for Carers session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs. This practical Financial Info for Carers session will provide details about a range of financial resources available for carers now and potentially in the future.

This workshop explores what recovery means for individuals and strategies to support recovery for carers and the person they care for. Understanding and Supporting Recovery workshop explores what recovery means for individuals and strategies to support recovery for carers and the person they care for. This workshop is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.