Accidental Counsellor | Joondalup

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

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

Session 1:

What is / isn't counselling? Personal characteristics of an Accidental Counsellor What effects our responses to others? Why we feel the way we do? Definitions of strong emotions Not taking things personally Different communication styles Overview of listening skills Understanding crisis Session 2:

Communication barriers, process and rules Acknowledgment Silence Conflict Summarising Reframing Stress, anxiety, well-being, suicide awareness Healthy boundaries, co-dependency, self-righting Self-care, mindfulness

This is a public event open to the whole community.