Suicide First Aid Lite

Intro

This short programme provides participants with the foundational knowledge needed to effectively intervene in situations where someone may be contemplating suicide.

Designed for individuals across various professions and community roles, this programme equips you with the tools to recognise the signs of suicide, initiate life-saving conversations, and connect a person having thoughts of suicide with appropriate resources. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, educator, HR personnel, or concerned community member, this programme empowers you to make a real difference.

No prior experience in mental health or suicide prevention is required.

Suicide First Aid Lite

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding Suicide and Its Causes: Gain insights into the complex factors that can lead to thoughts of suicide and suicide behaviours, including mental health issues, emotional distress, and societal pressures.

  • Recognising Signs: Learn how to identify the verbal, behavioural, and situational indicators that someone may be thinking of suicide.
  • Effective Communication Techniques: Develop skills to engage in sensitive and supportive conversations, helping to de-escalate crises and offer hope to those in need.

  • Immediate Intervention Strategies: Acquire practical tools and approaches for providing immediate support, including how to refer individuals to mental health professionals and other resources.
  • Ethical Considerations: Understand the ethical responsibilities involved in suicide prevention, including confidentiality, consent, and the importance of self-care.

This course is comprised of two sessions, each lasting approximately 90 minutes, followed by a further 30 minutes for group discussion/questions.

Session 1
  • Introduction to:
    • The session
    • Programme
    • Ourselves and suicide prevention
  • Stigma
  • Survivors of bereavement by suicide and the hidden toll
  • Suicidal thoughts and suicidal behaviour
  • Intention of behaviour versus outcome of behaviour
  • Possible causes of suicidal thoughts
  • Suicide – the ripple effect
  • “I’m really glad you told me” audio visual

Session 2
  • Meeting the needs of a person who is thinking about suicide
  • Suicide safety guide
  • Recognising and asking about suicide
  • Referring a person onto suicide first aiders

Interesting and helpful. Much more inspiring and helpful than I’d expected.

Excellent course. Very well delivered. Insightful. Would recommend to others. Like handout having mixture of text and questions

Very informative and a great guide for how to support those who may thinking of suicide.

Excellent experience. Feel more able and skilled to deal with suicide.

[The trainer] is so knowledgeable and engaging and kept up a great environment for us to learn about such an important topic.

Thank you for making a topic I was dreading so manageable and relatable. Because you were real I feel I will be if I meet – and hopefully help – a suicidal person.

Per Person £75
Group Rate (8-16 participants) £750

In addition, charges are added for Instructors’ travel expenses, accommodation and refreshments if outside West Essex, and any venue hire costs incurred.

This course requires a minimum of 8 participants to run, and has a maximum capacity of 16 participants.

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