Finding the Right Words

Finding the right words

Who is this for?

This training is for anyone in the community who wants to be prepared with finding the right words to support someone who has disclosed a traumatic experience.

Program includes a snapshot of the current issues and trends for sexual assault, domestic & family violence, and how best to support the person who has disclosed to you, including ongoing support options within our local community.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand definitions of sexual assault, domestic and family violence, self harm and suicide. 

• Understand current statistics for the Wingecarribee and beyond, and factors which contribute to low disclosure/reporting. 

• Understand how to respond to an individual who has disclosed a traumatic experience/s. 

• Understand local referral and support options. 

• Understand impacts of supporting someone who has experienced harm. 

• Ways to manage one's own mental health.

This training has been made possible through funding provided by the Australian Government under the PHN Program.