Accidental Counsellor training explores how to have a conversation that is safe for you and them. You'll learn how to listen deeply, support your friend and empower them to find a way forward – all with appropriate boundaries.

What you'll learn

• how your brain and body responds to stress/distress and the impact that it has on your capacity for rational problem solving in the moment
• when and how to start the conversation and how to engage empathetically whilst also maintaining your own emotional safety
• what the vulnerable person needs from you to be able to talk safely about what is going on for them
• learn how to listen deeply
• what can get in the road of ensuring a vulnerable person feels deeply heard.
• how questioning techniques can be used to empower the vulnerable person and wrap up an emotional conversation respectfully
• how to respond appropriately to threats of self-harm and facilitate appropriate referrals to ongoing support
• strategies to maintain appropriate boundaries and ensure self-care.

Open interactive online seminars

The Accidental Counsellor online training is led by highly experienced facilitators who run the sessions as engaging and interactive conversations.

Sessions are held on Zoom.

Cost: $250 per person plus GST

Choose which session you want to attend