Suicide Alertness [Bitesize] Training - Ulverston [[Face to Face Session]]

Please note this training is available only to people who live or work in Ulverston.

This is a face to face session, booking is reccomended but not essential.

Every Life Matters is offering free Suicide Alertness Bitesize training sessions in Ulverston.

These one-hour sessions are designed for community members to gain confidence in discussing suicide and supporting those in need.

In 2023, the Westmorland and Furness Council area had the 10th highest rate of suicide deaths in England. To address this, they are reaching out to community groups, workplaces, churches, sports clubs, and friends who can provide a venue for groups of five or more.

This one hour face to face 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 5 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 session is delivered in person 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"

PLEASE NOTE TO GUARANTEE YOUR PLACE ON THE COURSE IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU FULLY COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM. IF THE ORDER FORM IS NOT FILLED OUT WITHIN A WEEK OF ORDERING, YOU PLACE WILL BE CANCELLED TO ALLOW FOR OTHERS TO ATTEND. AS THIS TRAINING IS FUNDED FOR PEOPLE LIVING AND WORKING IN ULVERSTON, WE MAY CANCEL YOUR PLACE IF YOU ARE NOT FROM THE COUNTY TO MAKE ROOM FOR OTHERS TO ATTEND.

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

• Wheelchair access available
• No disabled toilets
• On road parking
• Refreshments served