Suicide Alertness - Bitesize (Cumbria) [23/09]

This training is available only to people who live or work in Cumbria.

This one hour online training session is aimed at anyone who wants to understand more about suicide, how to know when someone may be having thoughts of suicide, how to talk directly and comfortably about suicide, and what we can all do to offer practical support. The session covers;

• Getting informed about suicide
• Being aware of the signs someone may be having thoughts of suicide
• The importance of asking directly
• Listening compassionately
• Building support around the person
• Being willing to check in
• Looking after yourself

Around 1 in 4 of us will have thoughts of suicide during our lifetime. It is a common response to stressful and overwhelming life events. We believe that Suicide prevention is everyone’s business. That it is family, friends, colleagues, neighbours and those closest to us that are most able to understand when someone is at risk of suicide, and to support that person to take the first steps towards getting help.

This online session is delivered on zoom by our dedicated and experienced suicide prevention trainers. Participants also receive a PDF course worksheet and a post course handbook

What our participants had to say:

" Thanks so much for the session. concise and informative! I think it’s hugely helpful for both work and personal life"

"This was excellent. Really well organised, the content of the training was great and great presenters. Keep up the great work and hope you can continue to deliver this to many more people"

"Thank you both, good common sense advice to give us confidence to speak to people"

If you have any questions about the course and its content please contact us at training@every-life-matters.org.uk

Every Life Matters is a Cumbrian Suicide Prevention and Suicide Bereavement Support Charity. We deliver a wide range of suicide prevention, self-harm and mental health training across the county, support Suicide Safer Community projects and provide support to people and organisations bereaved and affected by suicide. Find out more at www.every-life-matters.org.uk

PLEASE NOTE TO GUARANTEE YOUR PLACE ON THE COURSE IT IS ESSENTIAL TO FULLY COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM.