Understanding Suicide Intervention
Statistically we are more likely to encounter someone with thoughts of suicide than someone having a heart attack…
Course overview:
Teaching the theory and practice of suicide intervention skills applicable in any professional or personal setting, captured in a one-day event accredited by City & Guilds of London. We use only the world’s most experienced suicide prevention trainers to deliver this unique learning experience: for anyone who seeks greater understanding and confidence to intervene with people at risk of suicide.
Course content:
- The impact and value of personal and professional experience with suicide
- Barriers that prevent people at risk seeking help
- Prevalence of suicide thoughts and behaviours
- Responding appropriately: the signs of suicide and the Suicide-Safety Guide
- Partnership working and community resources
Methods of delivery:
The course is delivered by an extremely experienced trainer – Nick Barnes through Suicide Safer London. Taught over 6 hours using tutor facilitated Socratic learning, tutor-led bespoke roleplay, mini lectures, group work and audiovisual presentations. This is a highly interactive and emotionally engaging learning experience.
Next Course & Price
Please get in contact to register your interest and we will keep you updated regarding upcoming courses.
Our next course is the 16th of September 2016 – please complete a Booking Form to register your place. The course is £100 per delegate.
For more information about the course see attachment below or contact Bethan Roberts on info@mindaberystwyth.org or on 01970626225