This training is for anyone who would like to learn more about being able to better respond to a person’s needs, who may be struggling with issues of distress, grief, or trauma after an abortion.

As we know, abortion affects people from all backgrounds, cultures and walks of life and we are all able to respond. Whether you are a counsellor, Mental Health Worker, Youth Worker, in the medical field, Church, Pastoral Care Worker, or anyone else, you are likely to come across someone who has had an abortion and may be struggling.

How do you respond in a caring and non-judgmental manner?

What are the resources and recovery programmes available?

This Post Abortion Support Training will be run over three afternoons in October 2024 and Certificates of attendance will be available for those doing it as part of their Professional Development.

The training is supported by Twelve Baskets Foundation and presented by Carolina Gnad—counsellor and trainer with Dawning’s (www.dawnings.co.nz) and Marina Young—Mental Health Worker and founder of Buttons Project Trust ( www.buttonsproject.org) .Here is an overview of the training:

16 October 1pm to 4pm

Foundational 1: (1.5 hrs) · Continuum of views and beliefs, own position, and approach in helper role · Contexts around abortion and the Web of Influence

Foundational 2: (1.5 hrs) · Possible physical psychological spiritual and other impacts · Post Abortion Distress and possible long-term effects

23rd October 1pm– 4pm

PA Healing and Recovery: (1.5 hrs) · First Responder—support soon after an abortion · Sharing of cases · Outline “Hope for the Hurting”—14 Guidepost Programme for PA Recovery

PA Healing and Recovery for Men: (1.5 hrs) · Possible effects for men · Support for men negatively impacted by abortion

30th October 1pm-4pm

14 Guidepost Programme: (3 hours) · A more in depth look at the 14 Guidepost Programme.

Training cost: Individual $120, Student $60.

Queries…. please email Carolina at carognad@gmail.com

To register, please use QR code on the form or go online.