NAMI HEARING VOICES
AN EDUCATIONAL AND AWARENESS TRAINING TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THOSE WITH AUDITORY HALLUCINATIONS
OVERVIEW
NAMI Hearing Voices simulation is an educational and awareness training to provide insight and a better understanding of those who experience auditory hallucinations, as well as challenge misunderstandings and stereotypes. The Hearing Voices simulation uses Pat Deegan’s Hearing Distressing Voices recording; all licensing for this recording is with Pat Deegan PhD & Associates, LLC.
The Hearing Voices simulation is a required part of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and Crisis Intervention Partner (CIP) trainings. However, this training has also been designed to serve as a standalone presentation that our local NAMI Affiliates can bring to their communities.
GOALS OF HEARING VOICES SIMULATION
The goal of the Hearing Voices simulation is to provide insight on the daily challenges faced by those living with schizophrenia or other mental illness that experience auditory hallucinations. It is designed to create empathy in individuals who have never experienced them.
NAMI WISCONSIN HEARING VOICES LEADERS
NAMI Wisconsin Hearing Voices leaders are trained NAMI leaders. NAMI Hearing Voices leaders are qualified to lead a simulation after having been through the facilitator training and simulation themselves. Leaders may be part of a CIT coordinating team, NAMI affiliate, or members of the community who want to bring this training to their organization.
If you are interested in becoming a NAMI Hearing Voices leader, please contact NAMI Northern Lakes or the NAMI Wisconsin state office at (608) 268-6000 or programs@namiwisconsin.org.