Hearing Voices 4-Day In-Person Training NOVEMBER 5, 6, 12, 13

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 - 4 days: 

Wednesday 5th November - 9.30am-3.30pm

Thursday 6th November- 10am- 3.30pm

Wednesday 12th November - 10am - 3.30pm  

Thursday 13th November - 10am - 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 3: Voice Profiling  

This training teaches the technique of Voice Profiling, a useful tool to build greater awareness and understanding of a person’s voices.  

Participants will learn about: 

• The principles of the Voice Profiling technique & how to apply them when supporting a voice hearer 

• Building confidence and compassion when working with people’s voice hearing experiences  

• The process and benefits of creating a mind-map

DAY 4: Hearing Voices Group Facilitation Training    

This training teaches the foundations of setting up and facilitating a Hearing Voices  

Support group using the Hearing Voices Approach. 

Participants will learn about: 

•  Hearing Voices Groups and the benefits of attending groups

• The Facilitators role, what to talk about in groups and The Facilitators Toolkit

• Non-English-speaking voice hearers and interpreters

***DAY 4 training is suitable for those who would like to setup and facilitate a hearing voices group. We encourage those with and without voice hearing experience to facilitate 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