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About us...

The House of Compassion is a unique company, based in on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung land, also known as Narrm/Naarm or Melbourne, Victoria in Australia, delivering bespoke training packages, reflective practice, supervision and secondary consultation for organisations and staff that work directly and indirectly with survivors of family violence and sexual assault. The House of Compassion aims to create a more trauma-informed and compassionate world to help those recover in all domains of their life. We have over twenty years combined experience in working with survivors of family violence and sexual assault and continue to engage in learning and consultation. The House of Compassion takes a collaborative approach to education and consultation with you and/or your organisation. The House of Compassion creates intentional learning designs that meet the needs of your staff, using compassion-focused and attachment theory frameworks. Choosing the House of Compassion ensures: - Expert trauma-informed content - Compassion-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness Informed - Bespoke Packages - Opportunities for growth in competency and confidence - Safe, Informative and sometimes fun learning spaces
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What people are saying about us ...

  • "1. Expertise: The trainer demonstrated exceptional knowledge and experience in responding to family violence and sexual assault. 2. Empathy: She created a safe, non-judgmental space for sensitive discussions. 3. Engagement: Interactive and relatable teaching methods kept us engaged. 4. Clarity: Clear explanations and examples facilitated understanding. Fantastic Trainer Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the topic. Great experience!"
    Teacher working with a refugee/migrant cohort who completed the Responding to FV and SA Education Package Full Day
  • Our Educators are "Able to engage well with the group, very knowledgeable and passionate about [their] line of work, upbeat, relatable and inspiring"
    Teacher who completed the Responding to FV and SA Education Package Full Day

More about our unique approach...

The House of Compassion is your home for trauma-informed evidence-based; resources, consultation, supervision, and education on family violence and sexual assault. This includes violence across the lifespan (Child abuse and Abuse against older persons) with a focus on victim-survivors, but inclusive of working with people who use violence and any persons in the support system. We value the following 5 'C's of the House of Compassion: COMPASSION - The House of Compassion’s core principle is compassion and instils it in all its forms. We draw upon the works of Professor Paul Gilbert and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to cultivate experiences of inner warmth, safeness and soothing within the three flows of compassion; Accepting, Giving and Self Compassion. COLLABORATION - The House of Compassion works closely together with you in preparation to ensure the achievement of your unique intended learning outcomes. Our facilitators and supervisors do not see themselves as experts. Instead, they make offers of information/experiences and are experts in facilitating collaborative learning. CLEVER - The House of Compassion draws on evidence-based approaches and information, whilst also integrating practice wisdom of facilitators and clients.Facilitators/Supervisors further broaden critical thinking and knowledge by challenging clients, and welcome being challenged in healthy discourse resulting in growth. CREATIVITY - The House of Compassion promotes learning by engaging clients in multi-faceted teaching tools and experiences rather than relying on didactic learning. Experiential opportunities can include the use of technology, real-time dramatizations, role-plays, artistic expressionism, and even a little fun. CALM - The House of Compassion proliferate safe and calm spaces by scanning and actively regulating clients’ nervous systems to engage in what is on offer.Facilitators/Supervisors integrate mindfulness practices and holding a deep focus on the neurobiology of trauma and trauma work. You will not only ‘C’ the House of Compassion difference but feel the difference in our services. Most importantly, the victim/survivors you engage will feel the difference and have better outcomes for it.
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Education and Training
Consultation
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Reflective Practice
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We want to Acknowledge ...

The House of Compassion extends its respect to Elders past, present, and emerging to the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung as the Traditional owners, and acknowledge their enduring connection to the lands and waterways on which the House of Compassion base is located.
The House of Compassion extends respect and gratitude to those with lived experience and acknowledge the bravery of all victim/survivors who have come forward so that we may learn to better protect children and young people. 
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The House of Compassion extends it respect to Elders past, present, and emerging to the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung as the Traditional owners, and acknowledge their enduring connection to the lands and waterways on which the House of Compassion base is located.