Accidental Counsellor Training for Palliative Care Volunteers Parramatta

Accidental Counsellor Training for Palliative Care Volunteers

About: Palliative care volunteers are often present in the lives of people who are struggling to cope with end-of-life approaching. This workshop will help you be more confident in responding to the
expressed emotions and needs of clients and equip you to work effectively with people who may be distressed or in crisis. 
Topics include:

• Communication

• Reflective listening

• Limit setting

• Boundaries

• Dealing with crisis

• Debriefing

• Self-care

Who: Palliative care volunteers
Cost: Free, although registration is essential. Complimentary morning tea will be provided. Attendees will need to make their own arrangements for lunch.
Date: 2nd of December 2026
Time: 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Location: Meeting room BM.01 - PHIVE Parramatta Square. 5 Parramatta Sq, Parramatta NSW 2150
How to get there: Closest train station is Parramatta. Or Wilson Parking $14 rate for parking up to 18 hours.
Facilitator: Mirna Tarabay- Psychotherapist, PACFA

This training session is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health.