Central Energy Trust Arena
J A Russell Supplies Lounge (Grandstand Level 4)
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui Region 4410
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Event host
Arohanui Hospice
06 356 6066
The Neuroscience of Grief, Loss and Sustainable Caring Practice
A full-day professional development workshop with Rebekah Ballagh exploring how grief, emotional labour and caring work impact the nervous system - and practical strategies to support both yourself and those you care for.
Every day, health professionals, counsellors, social workers, hospice teams and support staff walk alongside people experiencing grief, loss, serious illness and uncertainty.
Yet few receive formal training on the impact this work has on their own nervous systems and emotional wellbeing.
Join Rebekah Ballagh for a full-day professional development workshop that combines neuroscience, practical application and sustainable approaches to caring work.
✓ A deeper understanding of the neuroscience of grief and emotional processing
✓ Greater awareness of how caring work impacts the nervous system
✓ Practical tools for emotional regulation and sustainable practice
✓ Strategies for sustaining compassion and supporting long-term wellbeing
✓ Increased capacity to support others without compromising their own health
Who should attend?
• Nurses
• Counsellors
• Social workers
• Allied health professionals
• Hospice and palliative care teams
• General practitioners
• Community support workers
• Anyone working in emotionally demanding care environments
This is more than an opportunity to learn about grief and emotional processing. It is an opportunity to better understand the realities of caring work, strengthen your professional practice, and leave with practical tools you can apply immediately.
About Rebekah Ballagh
Rebekah Ballagh is a Bachelor-qualified counsellor and educator whose work focuses on grief, emotional processing and nervous system regulation. She has delivered workshops across New Zealand in clinical and wellbeing settings, translating neuroscience into practical tools that support both personal and professional wellbeing.
