"The Government believes that wellbeing belongs at the heart of policymaking" - 2019 Budget Statement

The government’s strong focus on wellbeing has created a greater awareness of the fundamental role that wellbeing plays in enabling individuals and communities to thrive. As government priorities are being implemented, wellbeing measures and deliverables are increasingly become part of funding agreements with NGOs, community and social service, health, education and youth sectors.

Well individuals contribute to well whānau, schools and workplaces, communities, economies and society.

From Buzz Word To Intentional Action
Develop a pedagogy of wellbeing for your work. Apply an evidence-based wellbeing lens to assess and inform your wellbeing actions.
The challenge is how do we move beyond wellbeing being just another 'buzz' word to a dynamic process that underpins the ability for individuals, whānau and communities to thrive and to be an instrument for systemic transformational change.

Collective Impact for Transformational Change: Ensure your wellbeing actions result in sustainable long term improvement in wellbeing and why many wellbeing initiatives don't.
Apply a population strength-based rather than an individual deficit lens.
Evaluations analysis has shown that many "wellbeing" initiatives are lacking in robust evidence-based theory and principles; are more remedial than transformational; focus too much on individual behaviour change rather than applying a population health lens; and fail to address structural and systemic factors that negatively impact on individual and collective wellbeing.These failures often results in programmes that have minimal impact, where the achievement of long term wellbeing outcomes is difficult to achieve and may in fact contribute to increased disparities in wellbeing equity.

Use ecosystem modelling and systems thinking
Using the latest research and evidence of efficacy, emphasis will be on participants being able to apply the theory to the practical application in their work context as well as being able to critique and assess the efficacy of different approaches to promoting mental wellbeing.

From outputs to Outcomes: Structure your wellbeing action using a proven wellbeing outcomes framework
By being informed by the social, cultural and environmental determinants of wellbeing, agencies such as local government, social services, schools, churches and workplaces that adopt a wellbeing outcomes framework, are able to identify how best to scope their wellbeing action and which strategies to implement to achieve long term and sustainable wellbeing outcomes.

Become a competent Agent of Wellbeing
Evaluations of numerous national and local wellbeing initiatives have consistently identified that the successful implementation of wellbeing initiatives requires leadership committed to the wellbeing principles and a skilled workforce that is knowledgeable of and competent in the application of wellbeing theory and principles. It is with these outcomes in mind that this Masterclass was designed.

“Tangata aka ana I te kāenga, te tūranga ki te marae, tau ana.” - “A person nurtured in the community contributes strongly to society.”

This two day Masterclass incorporates the Our Wellbeing is Our Wealth: Putting wellbeing at the heart of what we do workshop on Day 1. Day two focuses on collective impact for transformational change theory, programme design, programme logic & outcome frameworks and audit tools.

Hear from an experienced wellbeing specialist who has lectured and implemented numerous wellbeing programmes at the local, national and international levels at the local, national and international levels. Drawing on thirty five years of working in mental wellbeing, the learnings from designing, implementing and evaluating mental wellbeing programmes including pitfalls and solutions to common problems that arise will be shared.

Masterclass Description

The clue to defining a wellbeing approach is found in the word itself, “wellbeing “. The exploration of “being” is the common theme throughout the workshop and against which the workshops’ content is applied. The concept of “being” is broken into two domains; the individual (whole of person) and the nature of social relationships and the context in which the being operates (whole of system).

Using five spheres of enquiry the workshop will frame the systematic dialogue among participants about defining and contextualising wellbeing. Those spheres are - Doing, Nature, Dynamics, Modality, Personhood.

This Masterclass provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and the practice of promoting mental wellbeing in communities and different settings, e.g. workplaces and schools. In Day 1, the workshop content and process will focus on the fundamentals of the theory, principles and evidence-based best practice in promoting mental wellbeing.

On Day 2, participants will have the opportunity to identify a set of wellbeing outcomes and apply them to a wellbeing programme logic. A proven model of collaborative partnerships using the principles of collective impact and transformational change which has been applied in numerous settings and populations will also be examined.

The Masterclass helps participants to:

understand the underlying theory, principles and best practice in promoting mental wellbeing,
critically assess appropriateness and applicability of mental wellbeing programmes or approaches for target audiences and settings
develop appropriate mental wellbeing outcomes for the target audiences
develop a programme logic to guide the planning, implementation and evaluation of the programme
understand how the Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment Tool can assist them in orienting policies and programmes to a wellbeing approach.

Workshop Programme

Day 1: Our Wellbeing is Our Wealth Online Workshop Series: Putting wellbeing at the heart of what we do

Theoretical foundations of mental wellbeing
Creating a pedagogy of wellbeing
- Different outcomes for different purposes – the difference between welfare, wellness and wellbeing approaches
- Ecological model of wellbeing - the role of place and environment
- Social and cultural determinants of wellbeing
- Not the same thing - the difference between a mental illness and a mental wellbeing approach
The 'new normal" - the role of coping, adjusting and adapting in mental wellbeing
The emerging social pandemic – loneliness and social isolation
The Wheel of Wellbeing (WOW) model
Application of mental wellbeing principles to broader health promotion strategies

Day 2:

Population vs settings approaches to mental wellbeing
Applying Ecosystem modelling and systems thinking to wellbeing promotion
Collaborative partnerships for wellbeing - whole of community approach
Mental wellbeing indicators and outcomes - developing a programme logic
Mental wellbeing programme design, implementation and evaluation
Overview of Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment Tool

Post Workshop Consult

Registration includes a 90 minute post-Masterclass consult with Barry via Zoom on a wellbeing initiative they are working on.

What others have said about this workshop

“Barry’s ability to translate research findings into everyday language means I have a much clearer understanding of the principles of wellbeing and how to apply it to my work” Community Worker

“So glad I came. Going away with heaps of knowledge and know how to apply in our workplace wellbeing plan. Fantastic opportunity to learn from someone so experienced and knowledgeable.” Health and Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

“Your passion for mental wellbeing made this a thoroughly stimulating workshop” Health Promoter

“I now have a better understanding of the role of local government in promoting wellbeing and useful strategies on how to apply mental wellbeing outcomes to our Community Plan” Council Policy Manager

“Barry’s understanding of various cultural models of wellbeing meant I felt included and my culture respected” Pacific Island Community Leader

“Really appreciated the sociological analysis and your understanding of the impact of inequality, marginalisation and discrimination on people’s wellbeing” Social Justice Advocate

“An holistic approach to wellbeing which included the spiritual dimension” Church Minister

“Most helpful workshop I have attended in a very long time” Programme Facilitator, Mental Health Recovery Service

An opportunity for two days of learning with internationally respected mental wellbeing practitioner and suicidologist, Barry Taylor

Barry has worked in mental wellbeing promotion and suicide prevention/postvention for 35 years at the local, national and international levels. His extensive experience includes sitting on state and national government advisory committees; designing, implementing and evaluating suicide prevention programs; writing suicide prevention guidelines, training packages and community resources; providing technical advice to community based and national mental wellbeing and suicide prevention programs.

He has led multiple ‘firsts’ in mental wellbeing both in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to mental wellbeing and suicide prevention, he was awarded in 2016 the NSW Mental Health Commissioner's Community Champion Award. He currently sits on the Health and Disability Ethics Committee.

Barry has lectured on wellbeing both nationally and internationally and been appointed to numerous government advisory committees on mental wellbeing and suicide prevention. He brings to this workshop extensive experience in advising communities and government on post-disaster recovery in terms of both mental wellbeing promotion / community resiliency and suicide prevention.

As a Health Sociologist and Public Health practitioner, Barry has a long-term interest in the social and cultural determinants of wellbeing, especially the role of gender and he brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for promoting wellbeing in men. He has examined the impact of discrimination, internalised stigma, social exclusion or inclusion on mental wellbeing along with the role of human rights as an enabler of wellbeing.

He embraces a holistic understanding of wellbeing and has an interest in the role spirituality and ecology contributes to a person's wellbeing. He uses a population health and systems change approach, drawing on transformational change theory and collective impact.

After a number of years overseas, Barry is living back in New Zealand and is passionate about building the knowledge base, competence and capability within our country to promote well whānau, workplaces and communities and for the incorporation of wellbeing principles in public policy and social outcomes such as education, training and employment.

MASTERCLASS DETAILS

MASTERCLASS PLACES ARE LIMITED. REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Places in each workshop are limited. If the workshop is full please register your name on the waitlist.

Group Booking Discount: Book 3 or more participants in one booking and receive 30% discount off each registration

Payment: Payment is by either:
Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard) or
Instalment payment (ZIP and Afterpay)
Invoice - Organisations can request to pay by invoice. At payment method click on Invoice,

Terms for Payment By Invoice

Payment by Invoice is only for NGOs, Government Departments, Te Whatu Ora, PHOs, Schools and tertiary organisations, businesses.

By selecting to pay by invoice the organisation agrees to the following conditions:

1. Your place in the workshop is not confirmed until payment has been received. Payment of the invoice must be made within seven days of registering to avoid having your registration cancelled. Late payment fees apply.

2. A Tax Invoice from TaylorMade Training and Consulting will be sent to you separately which will contain bank details for payment.

3. By registering for the workshop, you agree to the cancellation and policy. (refer below). Organisations who cancel within seven days of the workshop and have not paid the invoice for the outstanding registration fee are still obligated to pay the outstanding debt.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Workshops can fill quickly. If you are no longer able to attend the workshop please cancel your registration as soon as possible. The following refund policy is strictly adhered to.

Cancellation up to seven days prior to the commencement of the workshop: Full Refund less $70 + GST admin fee

Cancellation within seven days prior to the commencement of the workshop: No refund but registration can be transferred to another person. To transfer your registration log on to your registration and update the name and contact details to the new person attending.

Non attendance: No refund

Disclaimer: The information and professional advice delivered in the workshop and the associated printed material is provided solely on the basis that before relying on this material, participants should obtain appropriate advice relevant to their particular circumstance to evaluate its accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance for their purposes. TaylorMade Training and Consulting will not be liable for any damages of any kind to any person or entity arising from the use of this information. Your attendance at this workshop reflects your acceptance of this statement.

Organiser Contact Details

Barry Taylor
Principal Consultant | TaylorMade Training and Consulting
Mobile: 022 397 9294
Email: registration@4wellbeing.nz Website: www.4wellbeing.nz

Action for Wellbeing: A Masterclass in the theory & practice of promoting mental wellbeing - Auckland (AFW2025/01)

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