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Accidental Counsellor | Bathurst
June 23, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. However, please fill out the registration form if you would like to add your name to the wait list. Should there be a cancellation, we will let you know if a spot becomes available.
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+)
Date/Time: Friday 23rd June 2023, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: Heritage room, Bathurst RSL Club, 114 Rankin Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
This training opportunity is available free to participants thanks to the NSW Ministry of Health RAPID Funding