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SUMMARY:The Occasional Counsellor ™- eWorkshop 22nd -July-2026
DESCRIPTION:The Occasional Counsellor™ training is for anyone who wants to learn to support others who may be acutely emotionally distressed. \nThe focus of the training is on teaching the participants simple\, practical strategies for assisting individuals who are sad\, upset\, bewildered\, angry\, or confused. \nThe training covers: \n\n\npreparing psychologically to work in difficult environments \n\n\nthe skills of the helper including communication skills \n\n\ntips on keeping yourself safe during home visits and site visits \n\n\nthe difference between emotional support and counselling \n\n\nsimple\, practical strategies for supporting individuals who may be acutely emotionally distressed including people who may be suicidal \n\n\nself-care for the worker \n\n\nThe training will be highly interactive and the participants will be encouraged to ask questions at any time. \nDetailed notes will be provided. \nWhen: Wednesday\, 22nd July 2026 from 9:30am to 12.30pm.(AEST) \nWhere: Online eWorkshop delivered via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom details one week prior to the eWorkshop. \nCost: The early bird booking is $220.00 registration (GST included) if registered before 8th July 2026\, if registered after the 8th July 2026 then the Full Price is $275.00. \nTo register: Register and complete payment. A Tax Invoice will be emailed to you. The payment needs to be completed before the workshop occurs\, for the registration to be fully confirmed. \nFacilitator: David Cherry \nThe training will be run by David Cherry a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who has been working for over 40 years. David has provided training for staff in health\, education\, aged care\, disability\, and those working with the homeless on looking after people who are acutely emotionally distressed. He has also provided training for emergency services staff on supporting others after difficult incidents. David was a volunteer with the Victorian SES for 4 years during which time he was involved in road crash rescue\, searches\, assisting people after storms\, and other duties. \n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/the-occasional-counsellor-eworkshop-22nd-july-2026
CATEGORIES:Professional Training,Staff/Team,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew%20King":MAILTO:info@groupworksolutions.com.au
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