Accidental Counsellor - May 2021
3.5hr session + 1.5hr prior e-learning
Accidental Counsellor is aimed at those who would like to be able to safely and effectively support friends, family, colleagues, and strangers who are in distress or experiencing a crisis. The course will provide you with basic skills and a structure to enable you to provide immediate support and assistance using the ‘Recognise, Respond, Refer’ model.
The skills learnt in the Accidental Counsellor course can be applied in many contexts, and provide participants with skills in active listening, calming and effective gentle questioning. You will also learn how to ask openly about suicide risk and respond safely whatever the answer.
The course is open to anyone and no pre-existing skills or knowledge are required.
Location
John McGrath Pavillion
97 Hensman St, South Perth WA 6151
Contact Details
Refund Policy
- To be entitled to a full refund 14 day’s notice needs to be provided in writing to education@lifelinewa.org.au.
- If you can not attend due to illness or potential COVID exposure, contact us on 08 9261 4444 as soon as possible to transfer to another course.