Hearing Voices Training
The Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) state-wide Network had the privilege of welcoming Kellie Stastny to facilitate Hearing Voices training to Northern Sydney team members on 21st & 22nd May.
Kellie Stastny is a proud voice hearer, social worker, and Chair of Intervoice, the international network for the Hearing Voices Movement.
Kellie brings a unique blend of lived experience and professional expertise, challenging traditional narratives around voice-hearing and mental health. In her work, Kellie emphasises human rights, shared power, and emancipatory approaches, creating spaces where all voices, perspectives, and experiences matter. Kellie generously and vulnerably shared experiences from both her personal and professional life, which left the participants feeling inspired. Over 30 staff members from MHDA gathered in Northern Sydney Education and Conference Centre across the 1.5 days, with a vibrant mix of clinical and non-clinical roles represented. Kellie guided engaging conversations about the meaning and role of voices and actively demonstrated the skill of creating a safe space to share. She guided participants through practical tools to build trust, safety, and connection (Voice Dialoguing, Voice Profiling).
The second day had emphasis on Compassion Under Pressure – sharing strategies to maintain empathy while exploring our shared humanity, overcoming barriers to service delivery, and employing reflective practices principles.
Thank you to all that participated, and for becoming the newest ‘Hearing Voices’ champions.
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