SafeTALK - FREE Suicide Prevention Training
Event description
SafeTALK - Suicide Prevention Training
Run by LivingWorks this FREE 3-hour training equips participants to be more alert to persons thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Suitable for parents, carers, teachers, educators, health professionals, uni students and/or community members this is an opportune time to learn simple, yet effective skills in suicide prevention.
WHEN: Wednesday 3rd April 5pm-8pm
WHERE: Headspace Port Macquarie,12 Short St
COST: FREE & includes resources, certification & light refreshments.
Spots in this workshop are limited so please register. If you can no longer attend please refund your ticket as we have a waitlist.
Participation in SafeTALK training offers CPD points/accreditation for members of the following groups: NESA, Australian Psychological Society, Australian Counselling Association, Australian Association of Social Work, Royal Australian College of GP's, Australian College of Nursing
What Will You Learn?
In LivingWorks SafeTALK you will learn how to reach out to someone thinking about suicide and help them keep safe by promptly connecting them to further support. Your role as a connector is the main focus of this training. It will prepare you to raise and respond to concerns about suicide in relationships with family, friends, and co-workers. Additionally to build a culture of safety from suicide in your organisation or community.
You will also be encouraged and empowered to talk openly with someone about suicide through a 4-stepmodel. Overcoming personal and community attitudes to seeking and providing help is a key theme of this training.
How Will You Learn?
LivingWorks aim to provide a safe learning environment. The learning process includes:
• Trainer presentations, facilitated discussion, and skills practice
• Videos that illustrate what happens when signs of suicide are overlooked, and how you can contribute to safe outcomes when these signs are heard and addressed
Direct and honest discussion about suicide is encouraged. While sometimes challenging, this prepares helpers to openly approach people with thoughts of suicide and connect them with further help.
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LivingWorks has been awarded funding by the NSW Ministry of Health which allows access to this course free of charge (course cost usually $240pp).
Any questions about this training please contact Jules at headspaceCE@each.com.au or call 6588 7300.
