Suicide First Aid - Understanding Suicide Intervention (SFAUSI)

Suicide First Aid - Understanding Suicide Intervention (SFAUSI) - 1 Day Course

A course created and licensed by: The National Centre for Suicide Prevention, Education & Training (NCSPET) CIC.

Delivered by our experienced suicide prevention trainers, this course teaches the theory and practice of suicide intervention skills that can be applied in any professional or personal setting. The teaching builds skills and knowledge for a greater understanding of the experiences of someone who may be thinking about suicide and the confidence to intervene.

SFAUSI is broken down into four easily digestible 90 minute sessions. 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.

Participants will receive a recognised certification upon successful completion of the course.

Topics covered include:

• Stigma, bereavement & hidden impacts
• Suicide ripple effect
• Intention vs outcome of behaviour
• Causes of suicidal thoughts
• Population approaches & partnerships
• “I’m So Glad You Told Me” (AV resource)
• Supporting someone at risk
• Suicide-safety guide & practical steps
• Asking, listening & exploring options
• Self-care & coping plans
• Future learning & next steps

Learners will be able to:

• Knowledge to spot the signs of someone who may be thinking about suicide.
• Confidence to intervene and help create a suicide-safety plan as a first aid approach.
• Skills to offer support to someone in distress or who may be experiences suicide thoughts.
• Knowledge of helpful and destigmatising language when talking abuot suicide
• A deep understanding of how you would have a supportive conversation with someone who needs to stay safe from suicide.
• An understanding of factors that contribute to suicde thoughts.

Content warning:

This session includes open discussion of suicide, death and grief. While we approach these topics with care and respect, we know they can be close to home. If needed, you are welcome to step away at any point if you need to.

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