Free Online Counselling Workshops

Evolve Counselling is offering FREE online counselling workshops covering a range of topics related to parenting and family counselling.  Don’t worry if technology isn’t your thing…it is simple and easy to participate and you will be given very basic step-by-step instructions once you have submitted your registration (further info also outlined below).

Upcoming Free Online Workshops

Responding to Bullying: A Workshop for Parents

In this workshop we will explore helpful ways of supporting a child or teenager who is experiencing bullying. Bullying effects approximately 25% of children, and it can often leave children and their parents feeling powerless, or feeling compelled to act in ways they would prefer not to.  You will be supported to find a way forward that fits for you and your family.

Topics covered include:

• What is Bullying ?
• What are the Effects of Bullying ?
• What is my role as a parent in relation to this issue?
• How can I support my son or daughter in helpful ways?
• Question and Answer time

To register for this workshop, simply click on the Register Here link to the right. Once your registration is received you will be sent some information about the date of the next workshop, as ongoing waiting lists are held.  Within 48 hours prior to the start of the workshop you will be sent a reminder with specific instructions on how to join the online meeting room.

Parents Facing Violence from their Son or Daughter

In this workshop we will explore the issue of young people using violence at home.  Violnce may take the form of intimidation & stand-over tactics, property damage, emotional abuse and physical violence.  The aim of this workshop is to support you to stand against the Violence, without standing against your son or daughter.

Topics covered include:

• What is Violence ?
• How is the Violence affecting me?
• What is my relationship with this problem?
• Where do I stand on Violence?
• How Can I respond to Violence in helpful ways?
• Question and Answer time

To register for this workshop, simply click the Register Here link to the right. Once your registration is received you will be sent some information about the date of the next workshop as ongoing waiting lists are held.  Within 48 hours prior to the start of the workshop you will be sent a reminder with specific instructions on how to join the online meeting room.

How does it Work ?

You will connect to a ‘virtual meeting room’ through your web browser (ie: Internet Explorer, Firefox etc).  You will be given specific step-by-step instructions via email once you register for one of the free workshops which explain how you go about this is very straightforward process.  The workshop will replicate a “chat-room” type forum where the Counsellor will talk to you and present information online, and you can either type your comments and questions about what is being presented (which will be read out to the rest of the group by the Counsellor as only she can see them), or if you have a microphone or headset then you will be able to verbally make comments which can be heard by the rest of the group.

There will be a maximum of 20 participants per workshop.

Is my Privacy Assured?

Yes!  Only the counsellor will know who is in the online workshop, and only the counsellor will be able to talk directly to you & the other particpants in the meeting. Participants can not see each other directly, but you can hear comments and questions that are being shared by those who have microphones and headsets.  First names only will be used during the workshop, so your identity will remain safe – you may even chose an alias if you wish to protect your anonymity.

What do I need to connect to the online worshops ?

You do not need to install any software to connect to the workshop, it is all done through your web browser.  Your computer must have a minimum of either Internet Explorer 6, or Firefox 2.0. You can still participate in the workgroup (hear and see the presenter) without a microphone or headset, but you will only be able to type your comments & questions.  Your computer must have speakers and sound to be able to participate as the counsellor will be talking to you throughout the session.

You can use any microphone and headset equipment that is connected to your PC or Laptop.  Many modern laptops have a microphone and speakers built in, so in this case you will not require any additional equipment.

Felicity Llewellyn operates Evolve Counselling Northern Beaches at Balgwolah. After hours appointments available. Phone 0407 041 477 to find out more.