This course is accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and delivered by the National Centre for Suicide Prevention, Education & Training. Designed as part of a nationally recognised learning pathway, it also offers delegates the opportunity to upskill to a Level 4 Qualification, making it a valuable Continuous Professional Development (CPD) option for delegates across multiple sectors.
Throughout the day, delegates will take part in group discussions, exercises, breakout rooms, videos and skills practice. The digital workbook will guide delegates through each of the 4 sessions.
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Key areas covered:
Recognition & Prevention: Creating a positive culture where mental health, including suicide prevention, is prioritised in health, safety & wellbeing policies and strategies. Training people to spot signs of distress and supporting and guiding them to appropriate support services.
Intervention: Upon recognising signs of distress, providing clear steps for responding when someone is at risk, creating a safe space for a conversation, listening & understanding without judgement and signposting to professional and other support.
Postvention: Working together on a support plan/strategy for those affected by suicide in the workplace, including sensitive communication, respecting privacy and providing space for grieving.
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What YouΓÇÖll Learn
Session 1:
- The 3 core beliefs
- The definition of suicide
- The hidden toll
- The potential impact of language used
- The ripple effect
- The suicide continuum
- Understanding intention vs outcome
- Contributing factors to thoughts of suicide
Session 2:
- Immediate triggers
- Population based suicide prevention
- Prevention, intervention & postvention
- Partnership working & signposting
- Video & discussion
Session 3:
- Survival instinct ΓÇô meeting their needs
- Suicide safety guide 3 step model
- Recognising the signs of suicide
- Piecing the jigsaw together
- How to ask about suicide & how not to
- Introduce & explore options
- How to listen non judgementally
Session 4:
- Helping them cope
- Immediate safety ΓÇô staying safe
- The suicide plan
- Prior suicide behaviour
- Personal safety plan for them to use
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