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A free two-day workshop to learn skills to support yourself and others through emotional distressThursday 26 September 10:00am - 4:00pm and Friday 27 September 10:00am - 4:00pmAre you aged 18-25 and supporting friends or family experiencing mental ill-health?Join us for a free 2-day workshop to learn skills to support yourself and others through emotional distress. Participants must attend both days.Emotional CPR (eCPR) teaches people to support themselves and others through an emotional crisis by utilising three simple steps of connecting, empowering, and revitalising. Emotional CPR training is for everyone. People who use eCPR report that it becomes a way of life and strengthens their relationships with family, friends, co-workers, self and community members.You'll Receive:Lunch and snacks on each dayCertificate of completion as an eCPR practitioner (12 hours)eCPR resource workbookOpportunity for ongoing connection and training through ArafmiA gift bagInteractive training workshopNo role plays 😂Neurodivergent and inclusive environment
We need boundaries to protect us, put us in charge of our own lives, promote health relationships, independence and reduce stress.In this workshop we will look at what boundaries are and how and when to practice steps to set personal boundaries.This information session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.
Join us for Coffee Connect on the last Tuesday of the month in Atherton. All carers supporting family or friends experiencing mental ill-health are welcome.
Arafmi Carers of Youth (Online) Support Group is for families caring for youth experiencing mental health illness.
This support group provides peer support to people who care for their loved ones experiencing mental illness.
This workshop explores potential situations and emotions carers may face, along with skills to use at various stages of their journey.Drawing on Australian research and shared experiences, this workshop will explore the potential situations and emotions you could experience, and skills to use, as you walk alongside the person you support.Learn from the experiences of other family members, friends, partners and unpaid carers who have supported someone living with mental ill-health.
Join us for Coffee Connect on the last Thursday of the month in Toowoomba. All carers supporting family or friends experiencing mental ill-health are welcome.
Fourth Thursday of each month from 10am. Our Gold Coast Carer Support Group offers a supportive environment where people have the opportunity to talk about their feelings, help explore alternative ways of coping, offer support to other group members, or to simply listen and observe. Support groups are also a valuable means of informing carers of Arafmi services and resources that are available to assist their caring role.
In this session you will explore what a Stay Well Plan and Committee are, the benefits of developing one for you and the person you support.This information session is designed specifically for people who care for a friend or family member with mental health needs.
4th Friday of the month 10am -12noon. Our Ipswich Carer Support Group offers a supportive environment where people have the opportunity to talk about their feelings, help explore alternative ways of coping, offer support to other group members, or to simply listen and observe. Support groups are also a valuable means of informing carers of Arafmi services and resources that are available to assist their caring role.
10am last Saturday of each month. Our Inner Brisbane Carer Support Group offers a supportive environment where people have the opportunity to talk about their feelings, help explore alternative ways of coping, offer support to other group members, or to simply listen and observe. Support groups are also a valuable means of informing carers of Arafmi services and resources that are available to assist their caring role.
Arafmi acknowledges Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Nations peoples of Australia and recognises their continuing connection to country, waters, kin, and communities. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and future and are committed to ensuring that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples voices are heard and respected across Queensland.