Suicide First Aid: Understanding Suicide Intervention

Intro

This 1 day programme provides Learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills 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 at-risk individuals 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 - understanding suicide intervention

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 one-day course is comprised of four sessions, each lasting approximately 90 minutes.

Session 1
  • Introduction to:
    • The day
    • Programme
    • Ourselves and suicide prevention
  • Stigma
  • Survivors of bereavement by suicide and the hidden toll
  • Suicide – the ripple effect
  • Suicidal thoughts and suicidal behaviour
  • Intention of behaviour versus outcome of behaviour
  • Possible causes of suicidal thoughts

Session 2
  • Population-based approach to suicide prevention
  • Partnership working
  • “I’m really glad you’ve told me” audio visual

Session 3
  • Meeting the needs of a person who is thinking about suicide
  • Suicide safety guide
  • Step 1 – Recognising suicide and asking about suicide
  • Step 2 – Understanding options

Session 4
  • Step 3 – Safeguarding suicide
  • Suicide safety and self-care
  • The risk assessment approach
  • Connecting after an intervention
  • Future learning

Per Person £125
Group Rate (8-16 participants) £1500

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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