"Accidental" Counsellors
Accidental Counsellors - Responding to Refugee Trauma-Related Presentations
There will be times when people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds talk about their past traumatic experiences of war and violence to workers and volunteers, or get angry or upset, or display other types of trauma reactions. This workshop has been designed to give workers not trained as counsellors some basic tips and skills for recognising and dealing with difficult behaviours in the workplace. It is mostly practical and focuses on a series of case studies and role-plays to develop skills in dealing with trauma reactions.
This workshop is suitable for people working in a range of non-clinical settings such as casework, advocacy, teaching, youth work, welfare work and community development.
Please note Core Concepts in Working with People from Refugee Backgrounds is held the day before and is a pre-requisite to attending this Accidental Counsellors workshop. Participants can optionally skip Core Concepts in Working with People from Refugee Backgrounds, however it is assumed that participants will have attended an introductory workshop by STTARS or equivalent before attending this workshop.
Program
What is an ‘accidental’ counsellor?
Skills for managing trauma responses: case studies and role-plays
Disclosure
Sadness and depression
Anger and aggression
Dissociation
Panic attacks
Suicide threats
Who should attend?
This workshop is suitable for people working in a range of non-clinical settings such as casework, advocacy, teaching, youth work, welfare work and community development.
Workshop Times
Typically 9am - 4.30pm
Workshop Fees
See Eventbrite for Pricing Information
The workshop fee includes entry to the workshop, a certificate of attendance, and a participant's handbook with key information from the workshop. A light morning and afternoon tea will also be provided.
Payment Options
All registrations are online via Eventbrite and payment is by credit card. A confirmation email will be sent to you automatically.
Venue
STTARS, 81 Angas Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
Certificates
A certificate will be emailed after the event to registered attendees.
Terms and Conditions
Workshops have a limited number of participants. Registrations close 24 hours before the event. If a minimum number of participants is not reached, a workshop may be cancelled.
Registrations will not be confirmed until full payment is received. A receipt will be emailed to you once payment has been received. Registrations may be cancelled up to 7 working days prior to the day of the event with a full refund. Cancellations giving less than 7 working days' notice will incur a 30% cancellation fee to cover administration costs.
The concession price is for full-time students and pensioners only and a photocopy or PDF of a valid concession card must be forwarded to the STTARS Training Coordinator upon registration.
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Contact STTARS
Email: training@sttars.org.au
Phone: (08) 8206 8900 and ask for the Practice Facilitator