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VIRTUAL | Accidental Counsellor
June 3 @ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
This workshop is now FULL. Please complete the form below to be on the waitlist.
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 VIRTUAL workshop is delivered by Lifeline Trainers.
No pre-existing skills or knowledge are required. (age 16+)
VENUE: Virtual classroom delivered by Lifeline Trainers
COST: FULLY – FUNDED
NOTE: This is a fully funded training session open to people who live and work in the Central West and Western NSW areas. Please register only if you are certain to attend on the 3rd of June 2025. Thank you for your support and understanding.