Education Seminars

ARCVic is committed to providing information to those most in need at the lowest cost possible and in some instances our seminars are free.

 
Mindfulness Based Stress and Anxiety Program
4 Week Group Program
 
Mindfulness is a gentle approach but powerful way of learning to pay attention. This program is an introduction to the practice of informal and formal mindfulness to help reduce stress and manage anxiety.
In this 4 week group, you will learn how to become more aware of how your mind works, acknowledge when unhelpful thought and behavior patterns arise, and learn strategies to assist with intense feelings and sensations in the body associated with stress and anxiety.
 

Cost: $80/$60 ARCVic Members

Next group commencing Friday November 8th 2019
Dates:         4 x 1.5 hour sessions: Friday November 8, 15, 22 & 29
Time:           10.30am-12pm
Venue:        Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria, 292 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills
Fee:             $80 / $60 ARCVic Members

 

Download flyer pdf here (262 KB) . Book online 

 

safeTALK: Suicide Alertness for Everyone Workshop

Presented by Michelle Graeber (CEO) and Renee Tsatsis (Helpline Coordinator)

In this 3.5 hour workshop, you will learn how to become a suicide alert helper and be better prepared to:

  • Notice and respond to situations in which thoughts of suicide may be present
  • Apply basic TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen, & KeepSafe)
  • Connect the person with thoughts of suicide to suicide first aid help and further community resources

safeTALK is run by registered LivingWorks trainers and uses internationally standardised learning materials.

Venue:           ARCVic, 292 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills
Cost:              $90 ($50 ARCVic Members). Cost includes materials and tea/coffee.
 
2019 Dates:
  • Tuesday 10th September, 10.00am-1.30pm. Book online here

 Download flyer for 2019 sessions  pdf here (163 KB)

  

ASIST 

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Presented by Michelle Graeber (CEO) and Renee Tsatsis  (Helpline Coordinator) 

ASIST is the most widely used suicide intervention model in the world. In this 2 day interactive workshop, learn how to:

  • Reflect on how your attitudes and beliefs about suicide affect your intervention role
  • Discuss suicide with a person witht houghts of suicide in a clear and direct manner
  • Build a collaborative approach to intervention focused on safe outcomes
  • Review immediate suicide risk and develop appropriate safeplans
  • Recognize that suicide prevention is broader than suicide first aid and includes life promotion and self care for caregivers

ASIST is run by registered LivingWorks trainers and uses internationally standardised learning materials.

Time:              9.30am-5.30pm both days (it is a requirement to attend both full days)
Venue:           ARCVic, 292 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills
Fee:               $385 / $300 ARCVic Members 
 
2019 Dates:
  • Thursday 20th & Friday 21st June. SOLD OUT
  • Friday 16th & Saturday 17th August. Book online here
  • Thursday 17th & Friday 18th October. Book online here
  • Thursday 5th & Friday 6th December. Book online here

Download flyer for 2019 sessions  pdf here (152 KB)

 

ASIST TuneUp

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Refresher 

The ASIST Refresher Training is ONLY available to people who have participated in the ASIST 11 2 day program (June 2013 onwards).

The session will provide you with an opportunity to reflect on your experiences of using the framework, and will provide an in-depth revision of the 6 steps of the suicide intervention process.

Participants are encouraged to bring along their ASIST workbook and wallet card.

Date:              Tuesday October 15th, 2019, 10am-1.30pm, at the Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria, 292 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills

Fee:                $90 / $75 ARCVic Members

Book online here. Download flyer  pdf here (148 KB)

 

For further information please call

ARCVic on Office Line: 9830 0566

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