KANDOS | Accidental Counsellor

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL

Date: Saturday 3^rd June 2023, 9:00am to 2:00pm

Venue: Kandos CWA Hall, 7 Jaques St, Kandos NSW 2848

NOTE* This course is open to people working or residing in the Mid-Western areas of Running Stream, Olinda and surrounding towns

The Lifeline Accidental Counsellor course equips participants with the essential skills and structure to:
Recognise when a person is in crisis.
Respond in an appropriate and compassionate manner.
Refer the person to a suitable service.

Have you ever found yourself supporting a customer, client, friend, family member, colleague or even a stranger who is experiencing distress or a crisis, and you aren’t sure what to say? Our Accidental Counsellor workshop equips participants with the skills and knowledge to respond appropriately in these situations.

Learning how to ‘Recognise, Respond and Refer’ helps participants build their confidence to support someone in distress or experiencing a crisis. Participants will learn effective communication skills, ask directly about thoughts of suicide and respond safely, whatever the answer. It defines the role of an “Accidental Counsellor” and includes a self-care module to ensure their own wellbeing.

This Face to face workshop is delivered by Lifeline Trainers.
No pre-existing skills or knowledge are required. (age 16+)

(morning tea and lunch provided)

This activity is supported by Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN), as part of the Government’s response to the 2019/20 bushfires. Wentworth Healthcare is the provider of NBMPHN