Hearing Voices 2-Day Training AUGUST 5, 6

Who are Voices Vic?  
 
Uniting's Voices Vic is an award-winning and research supported specialist program improving the wellbeing and recovery of people who hear voices and experience other unusual experiences. ​​​ 
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Led by peers with lived & living experience in hearing voices and mental health, Voices Vic provides dynamic recovery groups for adults & youth. We also facilitate trainings across Australia for organisations and individuals who work and care for voice hearers and voice hearers themselves.​​  

Training dates for this event - 2 days: 

Tuesday 5th August - 9.45am-3.30pm

Wednesday 6th August - 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 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.

If you are enquiring out of Victoria state. You can book this through this event directly.  

Any issues or questions please email: vvtraining@vt.uniting.org