Help-Others Workshop 07 October

Help Others - Practical peer support training built for the construction, trades, and associated industries

Often, the person most likely to notice someone is struggling is the one working right beside them. In this industry, you look out for your people. Whether you're on the tools, running a crew, or leading a business, this workshop gives you practical tools to recognise when someone in your world is doing it tough, and the confidence to check in and support.

Built for everyone across construction, trades and associated industries - from apprentices and labourers to project managers, leadership teams, business owners - the training is grounded in the realities of your sector. Learn practical ways to notice, check in, and connect someone to support.

What you'll walk away with

• A clear picture of what peer support actually looks like

• Practical conversation skills you can use in the moment, wherever you are

• The confidence to check in on someone you're concerned about

• An understanding of the support pathways available - and how to connect someone to them

• Tools to look after yourself while you're supporting others

How the training works

• Highly interactive and discussion-based

• Built around real-life scenarios

• Focused on skills you'll actually use

Who it's for

Workers, supervisors and business leaders across the Taranaki construction and trades community - anyone who wants to look out for their people. Employers are encouraged to book their team in.

Why it matters

Construction and trades carry some of the highest rates of mental distress of any sector. Peer support works, but only when people feel equipped to use it. This workshop is a practical step toward a culture where looking out for each other is simply part of how we work.

Seats are limited. Register now - and bring someone from your team.

This workshop is delivered by experienced facilitators from Building Wellness Taranaki combining psychological expertise with real-world operational experience.

Paul Carlyon is a clinical psychologist and Director of The Reflectory and Clearhead, with expertise in risk assessment, resilience, and high-performance psychology. He brings extensive experience working with individuals, teams, and high-pressure environments, and has led training across psychological safety, de-escalation, and critical incident response. Paul also has a strong background in Surf Lifesaving New Zealand, where he has held national leadership roles and remains an active lifeguard.

Craig Thorne is a former New Zealand Army leader with nearly 20 years of operational experience, including deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. He specialises in learning and development that drives real behaviour change, and is the founder of Culture Culture, supporting organisations to improve performance and workplace culture. Craig has worked extensively across construction, manufacturing, and oil and gas sectors.

If you are unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible.

• Cancellations made 5 working days prior to the workshop may be transferred to a future session

• Late cancellations may incur a fee

• Non-attendance will incur 100% fee

• Substitutions are welcome if you are unable to attend

Building Wellness Taranaki reserves the right to reschedule or cancel workshops if required. Participants will be notified in advance and offered an alternative date.