CONFERENCE SYNOPSIS:

This Seminar has been developed to enable Nurses and other Health Professionals to improve their quality of life and enhance their emotional well-being by learning practical strategies for staying calm, setting boundaries, and responding with confidence in challenging situations and dealing with difficult people.

Expanding on our previous seminars and workshops on workplace bullying, this unique Seminar will explore interpersonal relationships from a different perspective. Its content will build on existing strategies for managing difficult personalities in the workplace and at home. The Seminar will explore how an individual’s negative beliefs about themselves lead to poor self-worth and self-esteem, which hinder development and create unhappiness. This realisation adversely impacts the mental and physical health of all Health Professionals.

Personal development encompasses skills that help us recognise our emotions and thought processes, as well as develop powerful assertiveness skills for navigating difficult situations. These learned skills help us take the necessary steps to reach our goals, improve our lives, and reduce stress. The two Seminar Facilitators will assist you in identifying and changing any negative self-beliefs and instead creating a more realistic and healthier self-perception.

THIS SEMINAR IS ABOUT YOU AND SELF-CARE

This Seminar is designed to allow a group to step back from their day-to-day demands and activities for a period of concentrated discussion and exploration of specific issues. In the past, Nurses have not been offered conference seminars or provided with the support that other professions have received. Although nurses comprise the largest group of healthcare professionals, their unique needs have often been overlooked.

The need for this nursing seminar is based on the counselling work of Anne Evans-Murray, as she works with many nursing clients who have experienced bullying or who wish to develop their own personal assertiveness skills. So, join us for this unique experience as we step back from our day-to-day demands and stressors and take advantage of the supportive environment that this Seminar offers.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At this conference you will:

• Learn about challenging personalities
• Gain skills to manage challenging situations in your professional and personal life
• Reflect on your own self-beliefs that could be adding to your current situation
• Enhance your communication and assertiveness skills

YOU WILL ALSO LEARN:

• The higher incidence of chronic illnesses in Nurses
• How low self-esteem and self-respect adversely affect the mental health and well-being of Nurses, as well as the ability to set limits with others.
• How to recognise destructive psychological games people play and how to avoid being caught up in conflict
• Clusters of personality disorders with a focus on borderline personality disorder (BPD), and others
• How many people with BPD and NPD are undiagnosed and affect the culture of the organisation
• The effects of repeated or extreme exposure to traumatic events as well as the adverse effect of long hours and shift work on the health of a Nurse.
• How to recognise destructive or irrational thinking that harms
• Cognitive behavioural therapy and how to apply it in our lives.
• A variety of strategies you can apply to assist with the enhancement of self-development, such as gratitude thinking, mindfulness, meditation and others
• Watch the fun, interactive role-play between the two experienced facilitators. Please note that you are not expected to take part in role-play—just sit back, enjoy, and learn from the process.

CPD HOURS: 24

Our Presenters:

ANNE EVANS-MURRAY
R.N., BHlthSc, MACCCN, Grad.Dip Ed, MEd, Dip Counselling, GradCertCritCare, CertIV
Training and Assessment, CertIV in Mediation

Anne has a passion for teaching, which she does in an unpretentious way that ensures you will understand and retain what she presents and enjoy this learning experience. She has extensive experience, over 26 years lecturing for Gold Coast Health District and Griffith University. Currently, she is a guest lecturer at Bond University medical school.

Anne is a frequent presenter at workshops, conferences & seminars throughout Australia & New Zealand on subjects such as high dependency nursing, cardiac arrhythmias & ECG interpretation, chest x-rays interpretation, clinical assessment of the deteriorating patient, assertion training and leadership. She conducts accredited advanced life support training for nurses, doctors, and paramedics. Anne is passionate about empowering all clinical staff through increased awareness and knowledge of the critically ill patient’s condition so that timely intervention is implemented, which will benefit patient outcomes.

She is the author of three books: “ECGs Simply”, “Interpretation of Chest X-rays Simply” and ‘Uncomplicating Life, Simply’. Her ECG book is a textbook sold in many universities in Australia.

SUE WALKER
RN, BN, BN (ADMIN), MPHC (PALCARE), MACN, Specialist Nurse Educator

Sue is the director & co-founder of the Nurses for Nurses Network. Sue is a key contributor to the online education platform Nursing CPD – a Continuing Professional Development platform to assist Nurses in meeting their annual CPD requirements. As a Registered Nurse, Sue holds Degrees in both Nursing & Health Administration, a Masters Degree in Public Health, as well as a number of certificate courses in Psychiatry of Ageing, Gerontology, Chemotherapy Administration, & Training & Assessment. She is also an Accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Mindfulness Practitioner, & Clinical Supervisor.

Sue has extensive experience as a clinician, educator, & senior manager. She has presented at local & international conferences on many topics including, key issues in healthcare, such as the psychological impact of the work that Nurses do & how the work requirements to deliver healthcare impact the health of the clinician. Other topics presented comprise of Nursing Leadership, Emergency Management, Mental health, Aged Care, Advanced Life Support, Assertiveness, Grief & Loss, & Workplace Bullying. Sue is passionate about making a difference in how the community & Nurses experience the healthcare system.

JASON DAWSON

Jason is from the Gold Coast, Queensland. Whilst studying for his Bachelor of Nursing at Southern Cross University, he developed an interest in mental health and has worked in this field of nursing for many years since completing his studies in 2008. During this time, Jason has undertaken varied roles, including Acute Inpatient Nursing, Community Nursing, clinical facilitating and Nurse Unit Manager positions.

In 2012, Jason combined his passion for nursing with his love of travel and founded CPD Cruise Pty Ltd with the view to providing Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals and Teachers/Educators the opportunity to update and improve their skills in diverse and unique locations.

The Cruise Ship: Celebrity Edge

Celebrity Edge® redefined what a cruise ship could be, blending innovative design with unmatched luxury. From the striking Magic Carpet℠ that floats above the sea to the private plunge pools in the stunning Edge® Villas, every detail is crafted for connection—with the ocean and each destination. On
board, exceptional dining and next-level service elevate the entire experience, setting a new standard for refined cruising. The ship boasts a variety of unique venues, dining experiences, and entertainment options, including Eden, a multi-deck venue with a focus on performance art and innovative cocktails.

The Program:

The program content is provided by expert Educators with extensive clinical and education experience. The education content provided in this program meets the same exacting standards as anything offered in an Australian land-based program.

No matter what conference you attend you always need accommodation a cruise ship provides a great all-inclusive* accommodation option to enhance your Conference experience.

Education at Sea and The Nurses for Nurses Network combine great education with fabulous travel adventures. We have taken a holistic approach to Nursing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure you get the most out of your education-travel experience.

The Online Library:

The Library has been created so that you have access to some of the Conference content prior to our sail date. The documents, including self-directed activities and webinars, from our Conference Presenter, are provided so that you can create your own conference experience and access information and sessions of interest prior to the commencement of the Conference program.

Disclaimer: Sessions are correct at time of publication. Sessions are subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond the control of the organisers. NFNN and EAS reserves the right to alter charges, cancel, postpone, change or withdraw the product or service at any time.