Hearing Voices 4-Day In-Person Training OCTOBER 13, 14, 20, 21

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.​​ Training dates for this event - 4 days: Tuesday 13th October - 9.45am-3.30pm Wednesday 14th October - 10am- 3.30pm Tuesday 20th October - 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday 21st October - 10am - 3:30pm 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 hearers' 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. Funding: The Department of Health has provided subsidised funding that can be accessed by organisations and individuals within Victoria for subsidised access to training. Eligible participants must be residing in Victoria and: • Have lived or living experience as a voice hearer (unwaged participants receive a minimal cost space) • Are a family member, friend or unpaid carer of a voice hearer (minimal cost) • Are a concession card holder (minimal cost) • Are a peer worker in a mental health service,* or • Work in a public health or community service that supports voice hearers* *If you meet this criteria you are eligible for a reduced rate of $50 per person, per day. If you are enquiring out of Victoria state. You can book this through this event directly. Any issues or questions please email: [email protected]