Core Skills Programme - Suicide First Aid

This session will be delivered by Danny Kearney from ProSafe and is for staff and volunteers at West Sussex Mind only.

Session overview:

This 1-day programme provides learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively intervene in situations where someone may be contemplating suicide. It equips you with the tools to recognise the signs of suicide, initiate life-saving conversations and connect at-risk individuals with appropriate resources.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding Suicide and Its Causes: Gain insights into the complex factors that can lead to thoughts of suicide and suicide behaviours, including mental health issues, emotional distress and societal pressures.
• Recognising Signs: Learn how to identify the verbal, behavioural and situational indicators that someone may be thinking of suicide.
• Effective Communication Techniques: Develop skills to engage in sensitive and supportive conversations, helping to de-escalate crises and offer hope to those in need.
• Immediate Intervention Strategies: Acquire practical tools and approaches for providing immediate support, including how to refer individuals to mental health professionals and other resources.
• Ethical Considerations: Understand the ethical responsibilities involved in suicide prevention, including confidentiality, consent and the importance of self-care.

Venue details:

This training will take place at:

Worthing Rugby Club, Roundstone Lane, Angmering, West Sussex, BN16 4AX

There is parking available at the venue.

Additional information:

There will be breaks throughout the day. Tea and coffee will be provided mid-morning and mid-afternoon, but other than that please bring your own refreshments and lunch.

Contact:

If you have any questions about this course, or have booked a ticket and can no longer attend, please contact the West Sussex Mind training team by emailing training@westsussexmind.org