Conversations About Suicide
Conversations about suicide: A Workshop on Recognizing and Supporting Individuals with Suicidal Thoughts
In today's world, recognizing and responding to individuals struggling with suicidal ideation is of paramount importance. Join us for this 4-hour workshop that offers practical guidance on recognizing signs of distress and providing crucial support to those in crisis. This course has been developed by, and is delivered under license from, Mental Health First Aid Australia, and has been recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high quality, and effective suicide prevention program - learn more here.
What's In Store:
Recognizing Signs of Distress: Gain the skills to identify both spoken and unspoken signs that may indicate someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Engaging effectively with compassion and empathy: Learn to approach individuals in a safe, non-judgmental manner, forging connections that enable you to extend hope and assistance, employing active listening and empathy to engage individuals in open and supportive conversations.
Assessing Suicidal Ideation: Develop a structured approach to assessing the seriousness of suicidal ideation and evaluating risk.
Connecting and Providing Resources: Discover how to connect individuals in crisis with appropriate resources and support, whether it's crisis helplines, mental health professionals, or trusted individuals within their network.
Who Should Participate:
This workshop is designed for individuals, teams, and organizations looking to equip themselves with the tools needed to recognize and support those struggling with suicidal thoughts. Whether you're a concerned friend, family member, co-worker, or community member, these skills can make a significant difference in offering help and hope.
Join us and become better prepared to offer help and hope to those in need.