Hearing Voices Approach 4-Day In-Person Training Geelong

Voices Vic 4-Day In-Person Hearing Voices Approach Training provides an in-depth exploration of the Voice-Hearing experience in a safe and supportive space. Explore working with Voice-Hearers, gain lived experience knowledge, and integrate the latest therapeutic modalities into your toolkit. More detail on the content of each day is outlined below. Training runs on Tuesday for four consecutive weeks - see below for full details: November/December training 2026: Tuesday, 17th November, Tuesday 24th November, Tuesday 1st December, Tuesday 8th December We also have two spaces for day 1 & 2 only: https://events.humanitix.com/hearing-voices-approach-2-day-in-person-training-h84zlcnq We have further trainings in 2027 in person coming soon! 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 Hearer's experiences. DAY 3: Voice Profiling This training teaches the technique of Voice Profiling, a useful tool to build greater awareness and understanding of a person’s voices. Participants will learn about: • The principles of the Voice Profiling technique & how to apply them when supporting a Voice Hearer • Building confidence and compassion when working with people’s voice hearing experiences • The process and benefits of creating a mind-map. DAY 4: Hearing Voices Group Facilitation Training This training teaches the foundations of setting up and facilitating a Hearing Voices Support group using the Hearing Voices Approach. Participants will learn about: • Hearing Voices Groups and the benefits of attending groups • The Facilitators role, what to talk about in groups and The Facilitators Toolkit • Non-English-speaking voice hearers and interpreters. *DAY 4 training is suitable for those who would like to setup and facilitate a hearing voices group. We encourage those with and without voice hearing experience to facilitate 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. ​​​ ​​ 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.​​