The Mental Health Education and Resource Centre is presenting a series of seminars from late August till October on research undertaken since the 2010 earthquakes.
Topics include the impact on marriage relationships, micro nutrients and stress, refugees and mental health, Maori support networks, animals, and children.
The seminars will be held at 403 Worcester Street in Linwood from 4pm and registration is required. The first one is being held on August 27.
The programme for September and October:
Tuesday 4 September 2012 | Emma Marshall – University of Canterbury
The impact of Canterbury earthquakes on couples: Maintaining relationship quality.
http://mherc.org.nz/workplace-development/courses?task=view_event&event_id=159
Monday 10 September 2012 | Simon Kingham – University of Canterbury
The relationship of geographical variations in health outcomes and earthquake impact.
http://mherc.org.nz/workplace-development/courses?task=view_event&event_id=161
Monday 17 and Monday 24 September 2012 | Paula Partington – Save the Children Fund
Research on outcomes from Save the Children’s Fund Journey of Hope programme delivered to early education centres, schools and community groups.
http://mherc.org.nz/workplace-development/courses?task=view_event&event_id=173
Monday 1 October 2012 | Nikki Evans – University of Canterbury
Will Lassie come home? Animal and human relationships following a natural disaster. Grief, loss, resiliency and hope.
http://mherc.org.nz/workplace-development/courses?task=view_event&event_id=163
Monday 8 October 2012 | Simon Lambert and Melissa Shadbolt – Lincoln University
Maori resilience: What has worked and what has failed within traditional Maori institutions/networks after the earthquakes. What is the role of the Maori-centric networks in supporting Maori and non-Maori in the aftermath.
A mini expo will be held in conjunction with this seminar.
http://mherc.org.nz/workplace-development/courses?task=view_event&event_id=165
Monday 15 October 2012 | Jerry Shearman – Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Refugee communities: The effect of the Christchurch Earthquakes on social patterns, physical and mental health.
http://mherc.org.nz/workplace-development/courses?task=view_event&event_id=167
Monday 29 October 2012 | Kate van Heugten – University of Canterbury
The aftermath of a natural disaster: Workplace stress in human services.
http://mherc.org.nz/workplace-development/courses?task=view_event&event_id=169
Monday 5 November 2012 | Martin Dorahy, Amy Rowlands and Charlotte Renouf- University of Canterbury
Psychological responses to the Christchurch Earthquakes: A community assessment looking at anxiety, depression and acute stress disorders.
A mini expo will be held in conjunction with this seminar.
http://mherc.org.nz/workplace-development/courses?task=view_event&event_id=171
To register and to obtain a detailed programme, map etc visit the centre’s website.
