safeTALK suicide intervention training
Event description
safeTALK suicide intervention training
About safeTALK
In this 4 hour workshop, you will learn how to become a suicide alert helper and be better prepared
to:
Recognise that invitations to help are often overlooked.
Move beyond common tendencies to miss, dismiss and avoid talking about suicide.
Notice and respond to situations in which thoughts of suicide may be present.
Apply basic TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen & KeepSafe)
Connect the person with thoughts of suicide to suicide first aid to help and further community resources.
safeTALK is run by registered LivingWorks trainers and uses internationally standardised learning materials. SafeTALK is a LivingWorks internationally recognised suicide prevention program supported by 28 years of research. Lifeline introduced LivingWorks to Australia in 1995 and has worked with over 40 organisations to develop trainer networks in every state and territory.
Sponsored by Benalla's Social Inclusion Action Group and Tomorrow Today Foundation, and hosted by the Benalla Presbyterian Church.
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