Emotional CPR Training

Description

Emotional CPR (eCPR) is an educational program designed to teach people how to assist others through an emotional crisis by following three simple steps: Connecting, Empowering, and Revitalising.

eCPR is based on the principles shared by several support approaches: Trauma-Informed Care, Counseling after disasters, Peer Support, Emotional Intelligence, Suicide Prevention, and cultural attunement. It was developed with input from individuals who have learned how to recover and grow from emotional crises. They have the wisdom to inform this process through first-hand experience.

Connecting:
The Connecting process of eCPR is heart-to-heart and involves deepening listening skills, practising presence, and creating a sense of safety for the person experiencing a crisis.

Empowering:
ECPR takes a different approach that doesn't aim to fix, judge, or advise. Instead, it empowers by recognising the strength and wholeness in others, creating conditions for mutual empowerment.

Revitalising:
The Revitalizing process of eCPR is about re-connecting with one's vital centre, leading to a sense of renewed energy, vitality, and/or groundedness. It's a journey towards a more balanced and empowered state.

Participants will learn how to:
* Reframe crisis as an opportunity
* Learn the importance of taking care of themselves so that they can support others
* Facilitate the other person’s access to inner wisdom
* Encourage the people they serve to take steps in the direction of their dreams
* Inspire motivation and change
* Help others tap into their courage and power

Participants will receive training manuals and other resources to guide their participation in the training sessions. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the training, fully endorsed by the National Empowerment Centre.

Sessions:

The delivery of eCPR training will be facilitated online and in person, with specific sessions for MH and AOD workforce members in the Melbourne Metro area and Regional Victoria. Please choose the ticket type that best reflects your circumstances. The sessions will take place on:

• In-Person Melbourne Metro: September 9, 2024, and September 10, 2024, at the Victorian Pride Centre, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
• Online Cohort 1: September 16, 23 and 30, 2024 from 1.00 - 5.00 pm
• In-Person Regional Victoria: September 23-25 in Bendigo (venue TBD), from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
• Online Cohort 2: October 2, 9 and 16, 2024 from 1.00 - 5.00 pm

Eligibility:

All workers in Victorian Department of Health funded MH and AOD services who have a direct or ongoing connection with consumers in emotional crisis and their families, friends, carers and supporters.

We are eager to offer this training to a diverse cohort and are prioritising attendance for the following communities:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds

If the training allocation is exhausted and you identify as a member of one of the above communities and still wish to attend, please email llew@vmiac.org.au  for further information.

Trainers:

In-Person Sessions: Neil Turton-Lane, Angela Nolan, Daryl Taylor

Online Sessions: Susanne Armstrong, Anna Armstrong