Participants will gain an understanding of useful ways to support a person who experiences hearing voices

You are welcome to attend our workshop about the hearing voices approach facilitated by Peter Bullimore and Kate Crawford from the National Paranoia Network. Peter and Kate are donating the proceeds from the workshop to CHARM. The Workshop will offer an insightful and compassionate approach to understanding and supporting individuals who experience voice hearing, paranoia, and unusual beliefs. Drawing from their own lived experience and extensive work in the field, Peter and his co-presenter Kate Crawford emphasise the importance of making meaning of these experiences rather than pathologising them. Workers and organisations  £76.55 (incl. £6.55 Fee) Unwaged £38.62 (incl. £3.62 Fee) Lived Experience £16.96 (incl. £1.96 Fee)

You can book your ticket here.

Workshop content includes:

How common is it to hear voices?Three stages of hearing voices & understanding the metaphor of voicesDeconstructing voicesPersonal experienceVoice profilingThought stoppingShort term coping strategies for voices hearer’sFocusing TechniquesCase Studies Workshop outcomes

• Take a critical and thoughtful perspective on traditional ways of understanding voice hearing
• Understand the potential pitfalls of the claims made from other therapies
• Take a respectful and ethical approach to the experience of voice hearing
• Understand the potential connection between trauma and voice hearing
• Develop new ways of talking to and working with those that experience hearing voices
• The workshop covers key topics such as the prevalence and phases of voice hearing, the role of trauma and neglect in developing paranoia, and practical strategies for coping and support. Participants are introduced to the Maastricht Interview, a tool designed to explore the personal significance of voices and beliefs, facilitating a deeper understanding and aiding in recovery.

Through a combination of presentations, experiential learning, and case studies, attendees gain practical skills to support individuals in navigating their experiences. The workshop fosters an environment of empathy and empowerment, challenging traditional psychiatric models and promoting a more person-centered approach to mental health. This training is particularly beneficial for mental health professionals, peer supporters, and anyone interested in alternative perspectives on psychosis and recovery. By the end of the workshop, participants are equipped with tools and insights to better assist those they support in finding meaning and resilience in their experiences.

Agenda

9.00-9.30am – Registration opens

9.30-11.00am – Session 1

11.00am-11.15am – Break

11.15am-12.45pm – Session 2

12.45pm-1.30pm – Lunch

3.00pm-3.15pm – Session 3

4.00pm – Finish