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A unique learning experience, suitable for anyone who seeks greater understanding and confidence to intervene with people at risk of suicide.
Course Context
This 1-day training course, accredited by City and Guilds of London, teaches the theory and practice of suicide intervention skills which can be applied in any professional or personal setting.
The Suicide First Aid through Understanding Suicide Intervention (SFAUSI) course gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.
We use only the most experienced suicide prevention trainers to deliver this unique learning experience.
- Duration: 1-day course
- Capacity: 16 delegates max.
- Availability: All of our in-house courses are delivered by our UK wide network of trainers
Who Is It For?
The course is for anyone who seeks greater understanding and confidence to intervene with people at risk of suicide. This includes, but is not restricted to: multi-sector managers and practitioners including health, housing, social care, education, criminal justice; call centre operators; private, voluntary and public sector workers; and community groups or members.
Evidence Base
Two independent evaluations in 2016 and 2017 by Dr Paul Rogers demonstrated significant statistical change in 14 of 19 measures. Increased confidence and reduced anxiety in dealing with suicide, were among the leading outcomes.
Methods of delivery
This is a highly interactive and emotionally engaging learning experience. It is taught over 6 hours using tutor facilitated Socratic learning, tutor led role-play, mini lectures, group work and audio-visual presentations.
Pre-training requirement
No previous experience or training is necessary. Participants will be asked to self-reflect and empathise with a person having thoughts of suicide. There is no expectation on participants to share personal experiences.
Accreditation (Optional)
The course has been accredited by City & Guilds of London. Participants will gain 6 NQF credit points at Level 4 by completing a workbook of tasks that are assessed against the set learning outcomes.
Course Content
Suicide First Aid through Understanding Suicide Intervention is comprised of 4 parts, each approximately 90 minutes duration.
Part 1 - 09:30 to 11:00
- Introduction to the day; the programme; ourselves and suicide prevention
- Stigma, survivors of bereavement by suicide and the hidden toll
- Suicide thoughts and suicide behaviour
- Intention of behaviour versus outcome of behaviour
- Possible causes of suicide thoughts
Part 2 - 11:15 to 12:45
- Suicide: The Ripple Effect
- Population-based approach to suicide prevention
- Partnership working
- Working with attitudes and values
- “I’m so glad you told me” audio visual
Part 3 - 13:30 to 14:45
- Meeting the needs of a person who is thinking about suicide
- Suicide Safety Guide
- Step 1 - Recognising suicide and Asking about suicide
- Step 2 - Understanding options
Part 4 - 15:00 to 16:30
- Step 3 - Safeguarding suicide
- Suicide - safety and self-care
- The risk assessment approach
- Suicide and suicide gestures
- Future learning
The programme teaches and practices the skills and knowledge needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide and competently intervene to help create suicide-safety as a first aid approach.
A testimonial for the Suicide First Aid through Understanding Suicide Intervention Course:
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Find out more
Please get in touch with us if you have any questions. We are always happy to talk about our courses and help you to work out the best match for your requirements.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
"The quality of the training has been fantastic and our employees are really engaging with the trainer and getting something out of it. Also In Equilibrium makes the whole process very easy to arrange."
"We wanted to provide a course that taught useful and practical coping strategies that our members could put into place straight away. In Equilibrium’s experience showed us that they could provide this, and they tailored the course perfectly."
"In-Equilibrium recently presented Mental Health Awareness to Managers in all of our area offices. The training was really well received and all of the trainers were praised for their in-depth knowledge and understanding."
"The training was very well received by staff who now all intend to implement the session’s practical tips and techniques into their existing roles. A large proportion of the staff rated the facilitator and their delivery as excellent and their only recommendation was for a further and longer session!"
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