Hearing Voices 2-Day Online Training SEPTEMBER 22, 23

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 22nd September - 9.45am-3.30pm

Wednesday 23rd September - 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 minimal cost space)

• Are a family member, friend or unpaid carer of a voice hearer (minimal cost)

• Are a concession card holder (minimal 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