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Thursday 20 October 2016, 10am – 4pm. Camberwell 1183 Toorak Road, Camberwell, VIC 3124 With all the new trauma tools on offer, it can sometimes be hard for practitioners to ensure that the personal is balanced with the political; to ensure that people’s experience of injustice and inequality gets heard, and that practice is aligned with trauma-informed principles. By examining trauma-informed practice, this workshop will provide participants with ways of balancing these principles when working with clients presenting with a…

Tuesday 29 November, 9:30am – 4pm. Camberwell 1183 Toorak Road, Camberwell, VIC 3124 Conflict occurs when there is both a perceived difference between the interests of the parties concerned, and a belief, at least initially, that both sets of interests cannot be met simultaneously. In the workplace, this can happen quite regularly as many people work in teams and need to complete tasks together. This workshop will discuss practical strategies for managing conflict in different situations and provide participants with…

This workshop introduces non-legal practitioners, such as psychologists, counsellors and social workers, to the requirements and legal obligations of writing court reports, attending court as a witness or support person, and your responsibilities to your clients. We will examine commonly-requested reports such as Parenting Reports, Child Assessments, Family Reports, and Intervention Order assessment reports. Consideration will be given to the laws which govern these reports, including the Family Law Act and the Children and Young Person’s Act. Outcomes Participants will…

Everyone gets frustrated or angry on occasion, particularly when they are under pressure. Most people deal with their anger and frustrations in ways that are socially acceptable and appropriate. Other people however, may deal with their anger and other strong emotions in unhelpful ways that do not lead to a resolution. They may even make the situation worse. In this workshop, we will discuss and practice strategies that you can use to diffuse situations where clients, colleagues or community members…

At some stage over their careers, many people will find themselves needing to support or help a colleague or a friend who is in difficult circumstances. Counselling skills can often assist in the management of the colleague or friend’s emotional response to an issue or event. Other situations where a person may need to be the “casual counsellor” include helping a staff member who is a direct report, helping a student or parent in an education setting or assisting a…

This introductory, two-day course is ideal for accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs) with experience working with families around parenting arrangements. This course will help to strengthen and develop your existing knowledge and skills with property and financial matters within FDR. It will also provide the opportunity to enhance your confidence through the practical application of skills in activities and role plays. Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) holds specialised expertise in the field of FDR in property and financial matters, with over…

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of separated families? Develop skills to help clients to manage conflict, make decisions and support their children. Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs) support families to resolve disputes, reduce conflict, make decisions regarding parenting or financial arrangements following separation. Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a specific process in which the current needs and issues are assessed and a model of intervention is delivered to support the family, including any children involved.…

Learn how to listen and respond appropriately to staff and colleagues experiencing family violence. Everyone has the right to feel safe and free from abuse and violence in their relationships. Family violence is not only about physical assault but refers to an array of power and control which may include direct or indirect threats, sexual assault, emotional and psychological torment, economic control, property damage, social isolation and behaviour which causes a person to live in fear. As well as affecting…

At some stage over their careers, many people will find themselves needing to support or help a colleague or a friend who is in difficult circumstances. Counselling skills can often assist in the management of the colleague or friend’s emotional response to an issue or event. Other situations where a person may need to be the “casual counsellor” include helping a staff member who is a direct report, helping a student or parent in an education setting or assisting a…

Advance your family dispute resolution (FDR) knowledge and skills for working with families around property and financial matters within a family law context. This advanced, one-day workshop is suitable for accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs) with experience in property matters. The workshop is designed to teach you the specialised skills to work with property and financial matters within a family law environment and facilitate dispute resolution in this context. The interactive training includes a variety of learning methodologies including demonstrations,…

Through our intensive course, you’ll learn to facilitate mediation, a structured and facilitated negotiation process for resolving disputes. You’ll gain the practical skills needed to be a mediator - an independent and impartial person who assists people in conflict to generate options, negotiate agreements and resolve disputes. You’ll develop knowledge and skills of the mediation process, and how to apply these when working with clients, customers and colleagues, including across workplaces and community settings. Choose to undertake an additional assessment…

Maintaining professional and personal boundaries can be challenging for social, community and health professionals who want to do everything possible to help clients. This workshop will explore the professional and personal boundaries of helping roles, why professionals need them and why it’s important for them to regularly reflect on their practice. Professional boundaries are the legal, ethical and organisational frameworks that protect both clients and workers from physical and emotional harm, and help to maintain a safe working environment. Maintaining…

Learn strategies to diffuse difficult situations, manage intense emotions, and move towards positive solutions. Everyone gets frustrated or angry on occasion, particularly when they are under pressure. Most people deal with their anger and frustrations in ways that are socially acceptable and appropriate. Other people however, may deal with their anger and other strong emotions in unhelpful ways that do not lead to a resolution. They may even make the situation worse. In this workshop, we will discuss and practice…