The course is aimed at delegates whose job/volunteer role could bring them into contact with a suicidal person, providing them with the knowledge and skills to provide support to an individual. If you or someone you know requires emotional support, please call Samaritans’ free helpline 116 123.
This course is suitable for anyone who position may bring them into contact with people who have suicidal thoughts.
At the end of this course attendees will be able to:
- Appreciate the profile of suicide in the UK and ROI.
- Understand the background factors and feelings that can lead to suicidal thoughts .
- Recognise direct and indirect signs of suicidal ideation.
- Develop skills to manage a suicidal conversation sensitively and effectively.
- Explore strategies to assess and respond to risk.
- Know how and where to signpost to sources of additional support.
Additional information:
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Attendee feedback:
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Digital platform:
Pre-course information:
- Strong internet connection to enable them to interact in this format
- Access to a quiet area
- Ideally access to headsets with a microphone to exclude external noise interruption
- Use Google Chrome to access the sessions via Zoom
Joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the start of your course.
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
For urgent enquiries on the day call 0208 394 8349
For a course outline please email Externaltraining@samaritans.org
