ABACUS workshops are back in 2026, delivered by Peter Thorburn for DRIVE.
This event covers Stream 1 of the ABACUS workshop series, running from February to June. Workshops are delivered monthly and follow a set learning sequence. Each session builds on the last.
π Venue
Papakura Library
π Time
Tuesdays, 10amβ1pm
π§ Workshop schedule β Stream 1
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Feb 17 β Self Care in the Helping Profession
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March 10 β Communication Skills
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April 21 β Sexual Behaviours & AOD Issues
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May 12 β Intro to Motivational Interviewing
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June 9 β Being an Effective Team Member
About the ABACUS workshops
ABACUS workshops are practical, skills-focused sessions designed for people with lived experience who are interested in strengthening confidence, communication, and capability in helping, peer, or support roles.
Important to know
β’ You attend one stream only
β’ Your place is not confirmed until we contact you
β’ This is an in-person workshop series
Eligibility
β’ Lived experience of emotional distress or harm from alcohol or other drugs
β’ Live in the Counties Manukau health region
β’ Aged 18β65
π Register here:
https://forms.gle/LVZCbhFWzbiP7brC6
Questions are welcome β message DRIVE if you have any questions.
You may also like the following events from DRIVE Consumer Direction Counties Manukau:
- This Friday, 27th February, 12:00 am, Women in Recovery Group in Papatoetoe
- Next Tuesday, 3rd March, 12:00 am, What is Recovery, Really? in Papatoetoe
- Next Friday, 6th March, 12:00 am, Bipolar In-Person Group in Auckland
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