Sexual Assault Health Resource Centre – Trauma Counselling Skills: An Introduction

Suitable for people working in generic counselling roles. Participants are required to have an understanding of trauma. It is highly recommended that participants attend SARC’s ‘Trauma Overview’ workshop prior to attending this workshop.

The workshop involves a verbal presentation, PowerPoint display, discussions, video clips, case
examples, pair and group activities.

This workshop is facilitated by senior SARC counsellors and delivered in Subiaco (details will be provided to registered participants).

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Topic areas:

• Counselling demonstrations
• Culturally responsive therapy
• Establishing safety
• Stabilisation and regulation
• Resources for EMDR work
• Restoring self-compassion
• The therapeutic relationship
• Tools for trauma work
• The importance of psychoeducation
• Widening the window of tolerance

Queries can be directed to [email protected]