Suicide Alertness Orange Button Training (Birmingham & Solihull) [25/09]

This free training has been fully funded by Birmingham and Solihull councils and is only available to those living or working in these areas.

This 3.5 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 and keep someone safe

This is Orange Button training. The Orange Button identifies someone who has had a level of suicide prevention training and is willing to have conversations about suicide and knows where to signpost / refer etc

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, and that anyone in our communities can be alert to when someone is at risk of suicide, and to support that person to take the first steps towards getting help.

What does the session cover?

• Considering common myths and key facts about suicide
• Being aware of the local and national context of suicide
• Being aware of the importance of suicide awareness within the community
• Being more prepared to talk openly and honestly about suicide
• Understanding how stigma and our own attitudes can have an impact
• Understanding the nature of thoughts of suicide
• Appreciating the continuum of thoughts of suicide and the concept of ambivalence
• Understanding the many and varied reasons that someone may think of suicide
• Being alert to the signs and invitations
• Be able to ask direct questions about thoughts of suicide
• Appreciate the importance of compassionate listening
• Be aware of resources available and
• Understand the importance of assessing situation and safety planning

How is the session delivered?

This online session is delivered via zoom by two of our dedicated and experienced suicide prevention trainers. Full joining instructions are provided prior to the course starting and technical and personal support are available through the session.

The session involves powerpoint learning, small and large group work, casestudy work, videos and polls

Given the nature of the training we ask all participants to keep cameras on and to identify in advance an individual source of support to access should the material prove triggering.

Participants receive a PDF worksheet and a post course handbook.

A Certificate of Attendance can be downloaded once you have completed the course.

What our participants had to say

"Very concise and really helpful, thank you"

"Thank you for your help with this, and thank you also for the time and energy you all put in to promoting awareness in this vital field."

"That is one of the best bits of training I have done online and far more engaging than others I have attended in person. Thank you so much!!"

Questions about the training?

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

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