Description
'Hearing Voices’ is a term used to represent the experience of what is also called ‘auditory hallucinations’, or hearing things that other people cannot. ‘Hearing Voices’ can also be related to the experiences of seeing visions, sensing things and beliefs that others may find unusual.Many people hear voices and find them helpful, sacred or just a normal part of life. Some people find voices confusing or frightening and seek help to cope. These people are commonly diagnosed with schizophrenia or another mental illness.
This course is the perfect starting place if you are new to the Hearing Voices Approach. By the end of the 2 days you will have a solid understanding of the Hearing Voices Approach and how to apply it in practical settings. These skills are transferable either for yourself, in your work as a mental health professional or in your family/home environment.
This course is endorsed by the Australian Association of Social Workers and the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses for professional development.
This event will cover:
- 1. A solid understanding of what the hearing voices approach is and how it started
- 2. A better understanding of the voice hearing experience
- 3. Learn how to use some basic strategies and have the confidence to use them, such as voice diaries, time-lines, grounding s
- 4. A greater understanding of the link between voices and trauma/emotions/life experience
- 5. Knowledge of how recovery can look like within the hearing voices approach
- 6. The benefits of hearing voices groups and peer work
Trainers
- Inge Remmits (Central Trainer / Social Worker) — Voices Vic, Uniting Prahran
- Janet Karagounis (Group Coordinator ) — Voices Vic, Uniting Prahran
Eligibility criteria
Categories:
Developing and sustaining lived and living experience workforces (clearinghouse),
Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment,
Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Lived Experience Workforce,
Medical,
Nursing,
Other
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Adolescent,
Youth,
Adult,
Older Persons
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar
Melbourne CBD
Concession/Student Fee = $315
We do provide hardship rates please contact Voices Vic to find out more.
