Hearing Voices 2-Day Training

Training dates for this event - 2 days: 

Tuesday 3rd February - 9.45am -3.30pm

Wednesday 4th February - 9.45am - 3.30pm

 

DAY 1: Foundations of The Hearing Voices Approach 

This training covers the history & foundations of the Hearing Voices Approach.  
 

Participants will learn about: 

• The origins of the Hearing Voices Approach & Global Network 

• The consumer perspective of someone who lives with voices  

• Fears & myths around voice hearing 

• Ways we can work with voices & pathways of recovery  

 

DAY 2: Skills Building for Hearing Voices Approach

This training teaches the skills, knowledge and techniques on how to apply the Hearing Voices Approach in many practical settings. 
 

Participants will learn about:  

• Coping skills & strategies for when someone is in distress from their voices 

• How to make sense of voices & their meaning 

• The importance of validating and empowering voice hearers' experiences  

 

***DAY 1 & 2 training is suitable for voice hearers, family, friends & carers of voice hearers, lived experience workers & mental health professionals who work with voice hearers. We have additional days of training that focus on additional tools for working with voice hearers and running Hearing Voices Groups.

 

Funding: The Department of Health has provided subsidised funding that can be accessed by organisations and individuals within Victoria for subsidised access to training. 

Eligible participants must be residing in Victoria and:

• Have lived or living experience as a voice hearer (unwaged participants receive a no cost space)

• Are a family member, friend or unpaid carer of a voice hearer (no cost)

• Are a concession card holder (no cost)

• Are a peer worker in a mental health service,* or

• Work in a public health or community service that supports voice hearers*

*If you meet this criteria you are eligible for a reduced rate of $50 per person, per day.