“I have learnt more about risk assessment in this workshop than I have learnt from all the suicide prevention workshops I have attended combined” - Psychotherapist

“Appreciated how you constantly drew upon the participants’ experience. Will leave thinking / reflecting on my current practice” - School Counsellor

“Gave me new insights into something I do everyday”

- Mental Health Clinician

"A must attend for counsellors. A rich experience filled with practical examples and learning moments” - Counsellor

"I feel much better equipped to provide support and supervision to my team members"

- Mental Health NGO Team Leader

"I feel more reassured that our staff have both the knowledge and the competence to undertake a high quality assessment that is person-centred and appropriate for the numerous cultural communities that we work with."

- Manager

"The easy to understand concepts and the model of support reduced my anxiety about working with a suicidal person. I leave far more confident and trusting of my skills to be an effective support." - AOD Counsellor

“The many examples you shared from your work enhanced my learning and made the application of the model relevant to my work” - ACC Counsellor

“Insightful, informative and passionate presentation along with your humour engaged me for the whole day.”

- Psychologist

“Your cultural sensitivity and drawing on Māori thinking of suicide and wellbeing made the workshop relevant to my practice.” - Counsellor

Contact the host of Confident & Competent Suicide Prevention Training Series - Ōtautahi - Christchurch (CC2026/18)