Accidental Counsellor Workshop

Next date: Monday, 22 April 2024 | 08:30 AM
to 12:30 PM

Accidental Counsellor is aimed at those who would like to be able to safely and effectively support friends, family, colleagues and strangers who are in distress or experiencing a crisis.

The skills learnt in the Accidental Counsellor course can be applied in many contexts and will provide participants with skills in active listening, calming and effective gentle questioning.

Participants are provided with basic skills to support someone in an emotional crisis by learning how to recognise, respond and refer to an appropriate service. All participants that attend the session in full will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Topics

  • What is a crisis?
  • Mental health problems
  • Substance use
  • Loss and grief
  • Trauma
  • Relationship issues
  • Stress (including workplace stress)
  • Suicide
  • Appropriate resources

When

  • Monday, 22 April 2024 | 08:30 AM
    – 12:30 PM

Location

Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson Street, Southport, 4215, View map and directions on Google

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Source: goldcoast.qld.gov.au

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