700+
individuals equipped with life-saving knowledge and confidence
3 Hours
Concise and focused learning experience
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Workshop Overview
Suicide remains a critical public health issue, affecting many people and their loved ones each year.
The latest figures are 17 people die by suicide a day in the UK, 5 were getting some form of mental health support, and 4 of those 5 were considered 'low or no risk'.
Despite growing awareness, many people still struggle to recognise the signs of suicide risk, and to feel confident in how to respond.
This Suicide Awareness & Prevention Workshop is designed to bridge the gap, providing you with the essential skills and knowledge to make a meaningful difference in both personal and professional settings.
We believe that every individual has the potential to help reduce suicide by fostering supportive and informed interactions. This workshop aims to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide, empowering people to engage in compassionate conversations.
Outcomes
Through a safe and supportive learning environment, we will look at:
Recognising key warning signs and behaviours associated with suicide risk
Initiating and navigating supportive conversations around suicide risk, with empathy
Understanding helpful listening techniques and support with validation
Develop awareness of safety planning and appropriate signposting
Techniques and tools for self-care for our own wellbeing
Workshop Format:
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
Duration
Half-day
Delivery
Online or face-to-face if preferred
Approach
A mixture of informative information, engaging group discussions and activities designed to foster understanding and build skills and confidence.
Delegate Numbers
Limited to 16 participants to ensure a supportive environment and optimal engagement for everyone.
Accessibility
It is important that we create accessible, inclusive and welcoming environments for our training. Please let us know if you have any specific needs and how best we can accomodate them.
Topics Covered
Understanding Suicide
Explore some of the underlying reasons and risk factors that may lead to suicide thoughts & behaviour
Recognise Warning Signs
Identify verbal, emotional and behavioural signs of someone at risk. Not everyone says it outright
Starting the Conversation
How to start a supportive conversation and engage in non-judgemental support
Safety Planning
Understand immediate steps for safety planning
Practice Self-Care
The importance of managing personal impacts when supporting others
Signposting & Resources
Effective signposting linked to the needs and wants of th eperson being supported