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Education
Qualified SMHFA course trainer
Qualified Choose Life Suicide Prevention courses trainer
BA Hons (English Lit)
Brian Glass
Brian is a fully qualified trainer in Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid and the Choose Life Suicide Prevention courses (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and safeTALK – the suicide alertness programme developed for everyone) and has been involved in organising and delivering these courses within the Lothians for a number of years. He works part-time with a mental health charity supporting people in crisis with mental health issues, providing information and support on suicide prevention.
Brian has appeared on local and national media in support of National Suicide Prevention week and is passionate about helping people in so much pain that they consider ending their own life. He is adamant that talking about any problem will help, and in the case of suicide, can actually save lives.
As someone who is in recovery from depression and anxiety issues, his lived experience is invaluable. He brings his knowledge to the training and his open, honest talk enhances the quality of each course. Brian is also a creative artist. He has led groups on art and is an advocate of the creative arts and how they can help mental health.
Brian delivers both the safeTALK and ASIST training, along with Scottish Mental Health First Aid.
Brian's Experience
- Developed training courses dealing with suicide prevention over the telephone, and for helping people who constantly battle with suicidal thoughts.
- Assisted areas of East Lothian Council develop policies and procedures for front line staff to help them deal with people in distress and for managers dealing with staff showing signs of mental distress.
- Worked extensively with Queen Margaret University in helping to develop a programme of training to help staff and students deal with Mental distress.
In Equilibrium courses with Brian
What people say about In Equilibrium courses
SafeTALK was a great course and the trainer was excellent. This training absolutely met our expectations and has been a very useful and validating session for the team. They will now proceed with confidence when difficult situations arise.
I will have more confidence dealing with situations like this - I think I will be more proactive
Very engaging and important (course) from someone who is passionate and knowledgeable
Brian Glass
Education
Qualified SMHFA course trainer
Qualified Choose Life Suicide Prevention courses trainer
BA Hons (English Lit)
Brian Glass
Brian is a fully qualified trainer in Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid and the Choose Life Suicide Prevention courses (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and safeTALK – the suicide alertness programme developed for everyone) and has been involved in organising and delivering these courses within the Lothians for a number of years. He works part-time with a mental health charity supporting people in crisis with mental health issues, providing information and support on suicide prevention.
Brian has appeared on local and national media in support of National Suicide Prevention week and is passionate about helping people in so much pain that they consider ending their own life. He is adamant that talking about any problem will help, and in the case of suicide, can actually save lives.
As someone who is in recovery from depression and anxiety issues, his lived experience is invaluable. He brings his knowledge to the training and his open, honest talk enhances the quality of each course. Brian is also a creative artist. He has led groups on art and is an advocate of the creative arts and how they can help mental health.
Brian delivers both the safeTALK and ASIST training, along with Scottish Mental Health First Aid.
Brian's Experience
- Developed training courses dealing with suicide prevention over the telephone, and for helping people who constantly battle with suicidal thoughts.
- Assisted areas of East Lothian Council develop policies and procedures for front line staff to help them deal with people in distress and for managers dealing with staff showing signs of mental distress.
- Worked extensively with Queen Margaret University in helping to develop a programme of training to help staff and students deal with Mental distress.
Education
Qualified SMHFA course trainer
Qualified Choose Life Suicide Prevention courses trainer
BA Hons (English Lit)
More about the courses with Brian
Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA)
This 12-hour training offers an overview of mental ill-health in the workplace and helps to remove stigma and fear. Delegates become more informed about how to respond to a mental health crisis. The course is presented by a qualified SMHFA instructor and quality is continuously monitored by NHS Health Scotland.
Read MoreSafeTALK Suicide Alertness for Everyone
Participants can expect to leave the 3-hour SafeTALK course with practical knowledge, helping identify those who are at risk, confidently asking them about the topic of suicide, and connecting them with resources that can help them stay safe. Suitable for anyone in the workplace who wants to become a suicide-alert helper.
Read MoreASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
The world’s leading suicide intervention workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid, regardless of their prior experience. The ASIST model equips participants to carry out an intervention and risk assessment with a colleague, customer or client who is having thoughts of suicide.
Read MoreIn Equilibrium courses with Brian
What people say about In Equilibrium courses
SafeTALK was a great course and the trainer was excellent. This training absolutely met our expectations and has been a very useful and validating session for the team. They will now proceed with confidence when difficult situations arise.
I will have more confidence dealing with situations like this - I think I will be more proactive
Very engaging and important (course) from someone who is passionate and knowledgeable
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