Accidental Counsellor | Online

1 Day Workshop. Learn practical skills to talk to someone going through a difficult time, having relationship issues or not coping with life

Accidental Counsellor – Adult Workshop

Accidental Counsellor is a 1-day workshop that supports those who often find themselves offering emotional support, such as educators, healthcare professionals, and support workers. The training builds confidence, practical skills, healthy boundaries, and self-care practices. Participants receive a workbook on the day.

Session 1:

1. What is / isn't counselling?
2. Personal characteristics of an Accidental Counsellor
3. What effects our responses to others?
4. Why we feel the way we do?
5. Definitions of strong emotions
6. Not taking things personally
7. Different communication styles
8. Overview of listening skills
9. Understanding crisis

Session 2:

1. Communication barriers, process and rules
2. Acknowledgment
3. Silence
4. Conflict
5. Summarising
6. Reframing
7. Stress, anxiety, well-being, suicide awareness
8. Healthy boundaries, co-dependency, self-righting
9. Self-care, mindfulness

When

18 May

9:30AM - 4:00PM

Who

Adults aged 18+

Where

Online

Need Help or More Information?

If you have questions or need assistance registering, you can:

• Email: cyfs@helpingminds.org.au
• Call: (08) 9427 7100 and ask for Helping Minds Administration

Note: This is a alcohol-free event.

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