Practical guidance on boundaries, referral pathways and safe responses in emotionally complex situations.
Accidental Counsellor
Boundaries, Referral and Professional Responsibility
Many professionals working in the veteran and first responder sector find themselves supporting people through complex or emotional situations.
Accidental Counsellor provides practical guidance on responding appropriately while maintaining professional boundaries.
This session does not replace clinical training. It provides structured guidance for non-clinical professionals.
What we’ll cover
- Recognising when someone needs clinical support
- Maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Managing disclosures safely
- Understanding duty of care
- Referral pathways
- Protecting yourself from burnout
- When to escalate
Who this is for
- Program managers
- Community engagement staff
- Leaders and supervisors
- Anyone in regular contact with vulnerable individuals
What you’ll receive
- Boundary management checklist
- Referral pathway framework
- Practical guidance for safe response
Free for VESPIIA members.
Nominal fee applies for non-members.
This webinar forms part of the VESPIIA Professional Foundations Series. These sessions provide practical, plain-English frameworks to strengthen capability across the veteran, emergency services and police support sector.
This session is eligible for CPD in accordance with the VESPIIA CPD Policy.
VESPIIA is committed to accessible and inclusive professional development. Closed captions are available via Google Meet. If you have specific access requirements, please contact us prior to the session so we can support you where possible.
Practical guidance on boundaries, referral pathways and safe responses in emotionally complex situations.
Accidental Counsellor
Boundaries, Referral and Professional Responsibility
Many professionals working in the veteran and first responder sector find themselves supporting people through complex or emotional situations.
Accidental Counsellor provides practical guidance on responding appropriately while maintaining professional boundaries.
This session does not replace clinical training. It provides structured guidance for non-clinical professionals.
What we’ll cover
- Recognising when someone needs clinical support
- Maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Managing disclosures safely
- Understanding duty of care
- Referral pathways
- Protecting yourself from burnout
- When to escalate
Who this is for
- Program managers
- Community engagement staff
- Leaders and supervisors
- Anyone in regular contact with vulnerable individuals
What you’ll receive
- Boundary management checklist
- Referral pathway framework
- Practical guidance for safe response
Free for VESPIIA members.
Nominal fee applies for non-members.
This webinar forms part of the VESPIIA Professional Foundations Series. These sessions provide practical, plain-English frameworks to strengthen capability across the veteran, emergency services and police support sector.
This session is eligible for CPD in accordance with the VESPIIA CPD Policy.
VESPIIA is committed to accessible and inclusive professional development. Closed captions are available via Google Meet. If you have specific access requirements, please contact us prior to the session so we can support you where possible.
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Highlights
- 4 hours
- Online
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