Overview
This one-day programme provides learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively intervene in situations where someone may be contemplating suicide.
Designed for individuals across various professions and community roles, this programme equips you with the tools to recognise the signs of suicide, initiate life-saving conversations, and connect a person having thoughts of suicide with appropriate resources.
Upon completion, Learners can gain the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Level 4 Award in Suicide First Aid®. – subject to an enrolment fee. This is a written assignment for which learners will receive an official qualification certificate from RSPH.
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7.5 hours covering 4 parts, with 2x scheduled 15-minute breaks and a 60-minute lunch break.
This course can be split over 2x half days (3.5 hours each day), if preferred.
Introduction and Programme Overview: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the programme’s objectives and structure.
Working with Societal Attitudes Toward Suicide: Explore how societal views impact individuals at risk and shape prevention strategies.
How Personal Values Influence Suicide Thoughts: Discover the link between an individual’s values and the development of suicide ideation.
The Hidden Toll®: Understand the stigma surrounding suicide and the experiences of survivors who have been bereaved by suicide.
The Ripple Effect®: Delve into how suicide affects not just the individual, but the wider community, creating a ripple of impact.
Understanding Thoughts of Suicide and Suicide Behaviour: Learn about the various causes of thoughts of suicide and the differences between intention and outcome in suicide behaviour.
Intention vs. Outcome of Behaviour®: Examine the critical distinctions between a person’s intentions and the outcomes of their actions.
Possible causes of Suicide Thoughts: Gain insights into the complex and varied causes that can lead to suicide thoughts.
Population-Based Approach to Suicide Prevention: Explore strategies to prevent suicide on a broader scale.
Suicide Prevention – Intervention – Postvention: Learn the key stages of suicide prevention, from early intervention to postvention support.
Partnership Working – First Aid Approach: Understand how to collaborate effectively with others to provide Suicide First Aid® to individuals struggling.
“I’m Really Glad You Told Me”®: Watch a powerful audio-visual presentation featuring real-life scenarios and colleagues who have successfully intervened in cases of suicide.
Meeting the Needs of a Person thinking about Suicide: Learn how to address the specific needs of individuals whose suicide thoughts are driven by different pressures.
Suicide-Safety Guide – 3 Step Model:
| Step 1 – Recognising Suicide Thoughts: Understand how to identify warning signs and ask the right questions in conversations with those thinking about suicide. | |
| Step 2 – Listening to Understand and Exploring Options: Explore the importance of listening and how to discuss and explore different support options with a person having thoughts of suicide. |
Suicide-Safety Guide – 3 Step Model:
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Step 3 – Helping You Cope: Strategies for supporting both the person with thoughts of suicide and yourself through challenging situations. |
Future Learning: Learn effective ways to document interventions and identify opportunities for ongoing education and development in suicide prevention.
Self-Care for Suicide First Aiders®: Understand the importance of self-care and how to manage the emotional impact of working with those affected by suicide.
Online or in-person.
Delivered by an instructor with group activities and discussion.
Digital course materials are included. Physical course materials are available at an additional cost.
Suitable for anyone 16 years+
Up to 16 delegates per course (We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn).
Everyone who completes this course gets:
| A digital workbook including a helpful self-care toolkit. | |
| A certificate of attendance and digital badge. | |
| Access to a resource webpage. | |
| Option to receive a RSPH Level 4 award in Suicide First Aid for an additional enrolment fee. |
We strive to create courses and resources that everyone can access. When you book, we will ask if you need course materials in accessible formats. We will also ask you about any accessibility requirements you may have regarding online or face to face training and safely accessing the chosen venue.
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