- 2 days (face-to-face)
- $550.00 incl. GST
Description
This two-day program has been developed for people in virtually any role, who find themselves in situations where counselling or empathetic communication is required.
The program provides participants with a range of tried and tested counselling skills that work to create effective communication and de-escalate clients who are in crisis e.g.
- Highly distressed
- Angry
- Abusive
- Manipulative, or
- Need assistance for a mental health issue.
Course outline
This course covers the following topics:
- What is an accidental counsellor
- Values, conflict and crisis
- Communication and listening skills
- Basic counselling skills
- Building Rapport
- Increasing mental health awareness
- Suicide awareness
- Dealing with people in difficult situations
- Self care and debriefing
Outcomes
Participants will leave with a toolbox of skills and will be trained in the following:
- Identifying signs of individuals in need of crisis support
- Active listening skills
- Crisis support skills
- Setting boundaries
- Self-care and self-reflection
Contact
We also offer this course to corporate groups. To learn more and discuss course options for your organisation, please contact us on training@act.lifeline.org.au
By attending training with Lifeline, you agree to our terms and conditions.
Event Times
No courses currently scheduled.