Hearing Voices Approach 2-Day In-Person Training

Voices Vic 2-Day In Person Hearing Voices Approach Training provides an exploration of the Voice-Hearing experience in a safe and supportive space. Explore working with Voice-Hearers and gain lived experience knowledge.

Geelong Location:

Tuesday 17th November 10.00am-3.30pm

Tuesday 24th November 10.00am-3.30pm

Dates for 2027 to come

If you would like to do the full 4 day training at this venue, we are delivering all 4 days. Tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/hearing-voices-approach-4-day-in-person-training

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.

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.​​