Conversations Seminars is an independent training provider, offering online seminars and in-person retreats. Top-quality training, from top speakers, at minimal cost, to equip counsellors, churches and community workers with practical tools and vital insights.
Your host, Silvia Purdie (Presbyterian minister, Counsellor with NZCCA, Supervisor, trainer, author) Please email me directly if you have any trouble with the booking sites: [email protected] Statement of EthicsI have drafted this statement to cover aspects of ethical practice as a social enterprise business, including values around purpose, marketing, pricing, and relevant complaints procedures.
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Theology for Lunch
Conversations about God and mental health with the every fabulous Julia Grace!! Wednesday 22 July, 12 noon. 1-hour. Don't miss this cool opportunity to chat with Julia about her journey with mental health and her insights about theology. Register for free! |
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Beyond the Sidelines
Bringing mission back to the centre! Wednesday 22 July, 7.00-8.30pm Kim Shaw, Korowai Coaching A workshop for anyone who shares God's heartbeat for mission, both local and global. Free registration or $35 VIP option Register here |
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Supervision WanangaFriday 31 July, 9.30am-4pm
at Te Kakano o te Aroha Presbyterian marae, Lower Hutt Interdisciplinary, cross-cultural – all welcome. A relational, restorative day with colleagues. Teaching focus on a Narrative approach to supervision, with Richard Sawrey. $85 (or 1/2 price if you need it) Register here |
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Mental health Strategies:
Be Kind to your Mind! Equip Series of mental health training for home group leaders Monday 3 August, 7pm Julia Grace is NZ's leading Christian speaker and musician, bringing a powerhouse of practical teaching on mental health. Koha Register here |
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Private Practice
A collaborative training course for those establishing and growing their own counselling/supervision business 3 x online sessions: Wednesdays @ 1pm: 5 & 19 August & 2 September 5 hours PD, including 2 brief individual assignments. Facilitated by Silvia Purdie, with input from a team of topic experts. $65 Register here |
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All ages welcome to this mid-winter Retreat Day at Ngatiawa River Monastery.
Saturday 8 August 9.30am start, and stay as long as you like. Option of staying over Friday and/or Saturday nights in the Lodge Space for stillness, karakia, and child-friendly worship Community fun, good food, and relaxing around the fire Explore the Ngatiawa bush walks and sit by the river Cost: koha Register here |
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Theology for Lunch
Conversations about God and mental health Rev'd Kath Bier shares powerful insights about shame and victory in Christ Thursday 13 August, 12 noon. 1-hour. Register for free! |
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Supporting Eco-Distress
Practical Tools for Therapists and Helping Professionals Online training with Gabrielle Feather Monday 17 August, 1.00-2.30pm. $30 This online training seminar will cover:
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Grieving Well: a Solution-Focused approach to loss
Presenter: Matt Cameron. NZCCA Wellington PD Day Thursday 20 August, 9.30am-4.30pm Quaker Meeting House, 7 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington $95 Discount registration of $50 for students and unwaged Register via NZCCA website Register direct to Silvia |
"My experience of working with grief is that we never “get over” our losses but we can learn to live with them in ways that are helpful and healing. The Solution Focused approach can be described as a client-centred, strength-based, multi-cultural and user-friendly style that is life changing and applicable to every situation. Come on a journey of change, joy and possibility." - Matt Cameron
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Talk Justly and Love Mercy?
Friday 28 August, 12-1pm How do we make a stand for justice without ourselves becoming part of the problem? The Karpman Drama Triangle is a powerful tool for Christian leadership, especially in the face of injustice. Dale Campbell (Visionwest) Koha registration Register here |
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Solid Ground: Mental Health Skills for Christians
Monday 31 August and 7 September, 1.00-2.30pm
Register here More about Solid Ground here |
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Theology for Lunch
Conversations about God and mental health Pene Dewhirst, from Darfield New Life Friday 4 September, 12 noon. 1-hour. Register for free! |
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Dealing with Addiction
Monday 7 September at 7pm Equip Series of mental health training for home group leaders Helen Schmidt-Sopoaga is Clinical Lead at Community Alcohol & Drug Services in South Auckland. Her service was recently recognised with a Lifetime Award by DAPAANZ. Koha registration Register here |
Rangimārie Clergy Retreat
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Sunday 13 - Friday 18 September
Kopua Retreat Centre, Southern Star Abbey, Norsewood A deep time of rest, encounter with God and enjoying the peace of Christ. Register here |
May the God of peace –
who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus –
the great Shepherd of the sheep –
through the blood of the everlasting covenant –
equip you with all that is good –
to live out God’s intentions and bring him joy –
through Jesus Christ.
Glory to God, forever and ever, amen!
Hebrews 13:20-21
who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus –
the great Shepherd of the sheep –
through the blood of the everlasting covenant –
equip you with all that is good –
to live out God’s intentions and bring him joy –
through Jesus Christ.
Glory to God, forever and ever, amen!
Hebrews 13:20-21
Links to other open-access ministry training providers:
Heaps of awesome people are doing cool things offering training for people in Aotearoa in ministry and leadership. Here's some to check out:
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Discipleship Pathway is a series of top-quality videos by Aotearoa's top people on various topics in mission, especially youth ministry. Brought to you by the Nelson Anglican Diocese.
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The Waiapu Certificate is designed as a pathway to introduce those without formal theological or biblical education to the language of the church. From the Anglican Diocese of Waiapu
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Webinars/Courses/Small Group Resources from the Baptist Centre for Lifelong Learning. Excellent webinar recordings and live training events coming up.
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