Vicarious Trauma, Burn out & Self Care - Brisbane South PHN

This one day workshop will provide an understanding of the concepts of Vicarious Trauma (VT), Compassion Fatigue and Burnout. Participants will learn to identify risk factors and

the warning signs in themselves and colleagues; why and how work in the area of trauma can cause these responses; and ways to prevent and address Vicarious Trauma and

Burnout. This workshop is interactive and will include individual and small group reflection.

This workshop is appropriate for anyone who is involved in supporting traumatised people from refugee backgrounds.

Workshop facilitators:

Farah Suleman —Counselling Services Team Coordinator Farah Suleman has over 10 years’ experience working with children and young people’s wellbeing and holds a Masters in Mental Health (Art Therapy). She has a child-centered focus in her work and draws on inter-disciplinary and transcultural collaboration to support her practice. Farah is passionate about the role that expressive therapies and creativity can play in restoring mental health and wellbeing; including supporting front-line staff. Farah started work with QPASTT in 2013 and is currently coordinating the Counselling Services Team.

Tanya Van Bael— Clinical Supervisor

Tanya Van Bael holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Queensland. Tanya has over fifteen years of experience in complex client work both within Australia and internationally. She is a specialist in trauma therapy, community development and crisis management, particularly within the context of working with people from a refugee background and people seeking asylum. Tanya has been working at QPASTT since 2012, initially as a counsellor, and subsequently as a professional supervisor providing supervision to colleagues working in a variety of roles. She is passionate about working holistically with both clients and supervisees, bringing honesty, compassion and humour even into the darkest of places.

When: Tuesday 11th of June 2019

from 9:30 to 2:30pm

Where: Brisbane Multicultural Centre at 28 Dibley St, Woolloongabba.

Rooms: 5 & 6

Click on the link below to register online for this workshop:

https://qpastt.org.au/product/vicarious-trauma-burn-out-self-care/

Cost:

Half Day Workshop Cost:

$80 students, volunteers, unwaged and QPASTT members OR $100 all other registrations.

It is a prerequisite that all participants attending our PD Training Calendar Workshops have completed the Online Introduction to the Refugee and Settlement Experience – The Impact of Trauma workshop.

Half Day Workshop Package Cost: (includes Online Introduction Workshop)

$100 students, volunteers, unwaged and QPASTT members OR $120 all other registrations

All costs include morning tea, light lunch, afternoon tea and hand outs.

Vicarious Trauma, Burn out & Self-Care

Registration Information:

To register for a workshop visit the QPASTT website at http://qpastt.org.au/training/professional-development-

calendar/, follow the links and complete the application process and payment to receive your confirmation.

Registration for Two or More Workshops:

If you register for two or more workshops, you will receive the QPASTT Online Training free of charge. Use the dis-

count code 2ormore when registering for two or more workshops.

Payment method:

Payment for each session is electronic through the registration process on the QPASTT website.

Contact:

Contact the Training Coordinators at 073391 6677 or [email protected] if you have questions or re-

quire assistance with workshop registrations.

Terms and Conditions:

Pre-requisite for all Workshops:

It is a prerequisite that all participants attending our PD Training Calendar Workshops have completed the Online

Introduction to the Refugee and Settlement Experience – The Impact of Trauma workshop. The content of QPASTT

workshops are based on the experiences of people from refugee backgrounds and the impacts of torture and trau-

ma, therefore it is essential that all participants have a basic understanding prior to attending other QPASTT work-

shops. QPASTT will have an ongoing register of who has completed the introductory online training.

If you have extensive knowledge and experience working in this field, please contact the Training Coordinators at

[email protected].

Required Documentation for Payment:

For those seeking to register and pay as a student, volunteer, unwaged or a QPASTT member, QPASTT does re-

quire some evidence prior to the registration. QPASTT require a photocopy or pdf of a valid full-time student card

and/or a letter from the manager of the organisation at which you are volunteering. Please email the Training Coordi-

nators with your documentation at [email protected].

Payment:

QPASTT requires payment on registration. Each workshop has a limited number of participants. Registration closes

2 days prior to the workshop. A receipt will automatically be sent when payment has been received.

Cancellations:

QPASTT will grant refunds for cancellations received up to 14 working days prior to the day of the event. Cancella-

tions received less than 14 working days prior to the day of the event will incur a 30% cancelation fee to cover ad-

ministration costs. Refunds for cancellations received the day before or on the day of the event will not be granted.

QPASTT reserves the right to cancel workshops where a minimum number of participants have not been reached.

Where QPASTT has cancelled a workshop, registered participants for those workshops may transfer to another

workshop or request a refund. Refunds do not apply to the online workshops.

Transfer Payment to another Workshop:

A registration may be transferred from one workshop to another if notice is received within 7 working days of the

original workshop. Please contact the Training Coordinators via 073391 6677 or [email protected] to

discuss transfers.

Parking:

Street parking in Woolloongabba is 2 hour restricted. We are located near Park Road train station.

Location:

All workshops are at QPASTT, located at the Brisbane Multicultural Centre at 28 Dibley St,

Woolloongabba in rooms 5 and 6.