Providing Systematic Training Education and Motivation
Throughout New Zealand
Two STEM:NZ Workshops
To be held in Auckland
Framework Trust Training Rooms. 51 Huia Road. Otahuhu. Auckland 1062
Workshop 1:
Wednesday 25th November
9:15 to 4:00
Workshop 2:
Thursday 26thNovember
9:15 to 4:00
Both Workshops developed
and run by Ian Harper
and include refreshments and lunch
and a resource booklet
REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
Early bird = 30th September
Final deadline = 30thOctober
REGISTRATION FORM FOR THE ONE-DAY WORKSHOP
“A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO THE CARE OF THE ELDERLY WITH DEMENTIA”
Framework Trust Training Rooms. 51 Huia Road. Otahuhu. Auckland 1062
Wednesday 25th November 9:15 to 4pm
Please complete one form per organisation.Be sure to add all names on the form. (Print clearly)
Participants Name/s:
Organisation/Workplace:
Postal Address:
Phone Numbers:
E-mail Address:
Manager’s name and e-mail address:
Workshop costs per person per day:
EARLY BIRD (Register during September) = $100 + GST = $115:00
STANDARD (Register after 30th September) $130 + GST = $149:50
These prices include catering for breaks and lunch. Your accommodation and travel needs are your responsibility.
Amount to be invoiced:
Do you have any special needs in regard to attending this programme? (eg diet, sight, hearing or mobility difficulties). If so, describe them here:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 30th October. All participants will be invoiced following receipt of registration.
- If you register and cannot attend, you must inform us by e-mail at least 5 days prior to the event
- If you register and inform us within 5 days of the event that you cannot attend we will refund 50% of the cost
- If you register and do not turn up without informing us before the event, there will be no refund
- Registration on this form is required to reserve your place. This form must reach us before the registration deadline.
- Where it is appropriate, applications for MSDfunding (via InclusiveNZ) or Te Pou funding (for MOH funded organisationscan take up to 6-weeks to process. This is your responsibility.
These workshops are included on the Te Pou training list. Funding may be available through the Te Pou website
Please complete this form and send by e-mail to:
Alternatively, post to PO Box 13361. Johnsonville. Wellington 6440
“A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO THE CARE OF THE ELDERLY WITH DEMENTIA”
A one-day workshop for staff supporting elderly residents with dementia and related problems.
Participants of this workshop will:
- Increase their awareness of the required knowledge, skills and attitudes required of staff caring for this group of elderly people.
- Learn of practical, effective strategies to use in their day to day work
CONTENTS
This programme has been designed to be user friendly to all participants.
It will include various learning techniques and processes including:
Discussion, group activity, scripted role play, formal presentation, humour, resource notes, workbook etc.
The emphasis is on understanding the benefit of maintaining a positive attitude, along with a practical approach, when caring for the elderly.
There will be the opportunity for participants to address specific problem solving in areas that they wish to and the sharing of knowledge will be expected.
The workbook will enable participants to fully participate in the workshop activities, without having to constantly take notes.
They will be able to read the material and reflect on it in their own time and at their own pace.
It is my intention that participants enjoy the programme, have some fun, learn a lot and be able to put it into practice in their work.
Contents include:
- Introduction exercise
- What is dementia?
- Assessing the problems
- The stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Introduction to interventions and therapies
- Safety at work
Participants will need pens and paper
The Programme designer and facilitator : Ian Harper (STEM:NZ)
REGISTRATION FORM FOR THE ONE-DAY WORKSHOP
“A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS”
Framework Trust Training Rooms. 51 Huia Road. Otahuhu. Auckland 1062
Thursday 26thNovember 9:15 to 4pm
Please complete one form per organisation. Be sure to add all names on the form. (Print clearly)
Participants Name/s:
Organisation/Workplace:
Postal Address:
Phone Numbers:
E-mail Address:
Manager’s name and e-mail address:
Workshop costs per person per day:
EARLY BIRD (Register during September) = $100 + GST =$115:00
STANDARD (Register after 30th September) $130 + GST = $149:50
These prices include catering for breaks and lunch. Your accommodation and travel needs are your responsibility.
Amount to be invoiced:
Do you have any special needs in regard to attending this programme? (eg diet, sight, hearing or mobility difficulties). If so, describe them here:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 30thOctober. All participants will be invoiced following receipt of registration.
- If you register and cannot attend, you must inform us by e-mail at least 5 days prior to the event
- If you register and inform us within 5 days of the event that you cannot attend we will refund 50% of the cost
- If you register and do not turn up without informing us before the event, there will be no refund
- Registration on this form is required to reserve your place. This form must reach us before the registration deadline.
- Where it is appropriate, applications for MSDfunding (via InclusiveNZ) or Te Pou funding (for MOH funded organisations)can take up to 6-weeks to process. This is your responsibility.
These workshops are included on the Te Pou training list. Funding may be available through the Te Pou website
Please complete this form and send by e-mail to:
Alternatively, post to PO Box 13361. Johnsonville. Wellington 6440
“A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS”
A one-day workshop for staff supporting elderly residents with challenging behaviours.Participants of this workshop will:
- Increase their awareness of the required knowledge, skills and attitudes required of staff working in situations that potentially or actually involves the need to manage challenging behaviours from residents.
- Be able to understand and identify causes of, and reasons for, challenging behaviours
- Use a model for managing challenging behaviours
- Discuss calming and diffusion
- Learn of practical, effective strategies to use in their day to day work
- Relate their learning to policies and procedures
This programme has been designed to be user friendly to all participants.
It will include various learning techniques and processes including: Discussion, group activity, scripted role-play, formal presentation, humour, resource notes, workbook etc.
The workbook will enable participants to fully participate in the workshop activities, without having to constantly take notes.
They will be able to read the material and reflect on it in their own time and at their own pace.
Contents
The contents of this programme are intended to emphasise the benefit of maintaining a positive attitude, along with a practical preventative approach, when caring for residents with challenging behaviours.
- Staff attitudes and actions
- Identifying the possible causes
- The effects of stress on behaviour
- Identifying individual needs
- A model for the assessment and management of challenging behaviours
- Calming and diffusion / conflict situations
- Managing/preventing disturbed behaviour
- Policies and procedures
- Real case studies
- Practice opportunities
- Reflective opportunities
Participants will need pens and paper
The Workshop designer and facilitator: Ian Harper
Ian Harper, has been described as “an Undiscovered Motivational Luminary”.This is your opportunity to “discover” him!
Ian is STEM:NZ ‘s founder, principal director, primary consultant, programme designer and facilitator.
He has had over 30 years experience in the health care field (as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse) before creating STEM:NZ and becoming involved in Training and Service Development in a wide variety of industries.
For the past 21 years, Ian has built up a very positive reputation and has spoken at various conferences, in N.Z. Australia, England and Eire.
Ian was born in England and emigrated to NZ 25 years ago. Since then, he has become well known in NZ as a leading speaker on motivation and other staff and management issues, as well as non-specific humorous observations.
His easygoing style has resulted in many requests to do “after-dinner” type speeches, panel discussions and MC at various events.
There are many advantages to accessing Ian for staff training, including his willingness to work with managers and staff, facilitating solutions based strategies that take into account individual learning styles, rather than the standard “one size fits all” approach.
Ian has had papers published in various magazines and has consistently developed and delivered effective, high quality services to his clients. He consistently receives positive and enthusiastic feedback from participants and clients.
He has worked in health and private sectors, gaining experience in training and staff development, human resources and Organisational development and has become known for his expertise in human development and its effects on Organisational and individual work performance.
What have audiences said about Ian :
“Without exception, everyone gained from the experience of listening to you”.
“The directors and many of the delegates especially mentioned you as the highlight of the 2 days”
“Congratulations, I didn’t drop off to sleep once”
“Great – very informative and constructive. He makes me feel motivated again”
“Very interesting and stimulating”
“Great sense of humour and used this to get things across”
“He was fun to watch”
“Used real examples to back up what he said”
“Very good, he is experienced in his field”
“What more can I say, he captivated our interest”
CONTACT: Ian J. Harper: PO Box 13361 Johnsonville. Wellington 6440
Ph: 04 4788743 Mobile: 0274 574 744 e-mail: Website: