Hearing Voices That Are Distressing Simulation Workshop
Event Information
Event description
Learn about the diverse experience of hearing voices.
About this event
This simulated workshop accurately portrays what someone who hears voices lives with every day, promoting a powerful understanding and awareness of the "hearing voices" experience. For caregivers, family members, workplaces, college/universities, paramedics, law enforcement and professional service providers who work with people who hear distressing voices. Participants will listen to recordings of voices through headphones connected to audio players while performing various tasks as the volume is adjusted.
The learning goals are:
- Understanding the day-to-day challenges that people face who hear voices.
- Becoming more empathic toward people who hear distressing voices.
- Changing clinical practices to better address the needs of people who hear distressing voices.
Facilitated for people 18+ . Not recommended for those who are hearing voices.