Talking about Suicide: 10 Tools (TAS10) - taster/Q&A session
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Talking about Suicide: 10 Tools (TAS10) - taster/Q&A session

Join us to learn how our suicide prevention training can teach your team to start life-saving conversations with colleagues and clients.

By Rose Rowkins & Ann Feloy

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Tuesday, May 6 · 4:30 - 5am PDT

Location

Online

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Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 30 minutes

This session is a 30-minute TASTER, introducing you to the Talking about Suicide: 10 Tools (TAS10) training.


What will I learn?

On this 30-minute taster session, you'll learn some basic principles of suicide prevention, and just THREE of the ten tools for talking about suicide.


Why should I attend this taster session?

Join this taster session if:

  • You have a personal or professional interest in learning how to talk about suicide with confidence, clarity and compassion, and want to understand the basics.


What if I want to learn more than three tools?

Anyone is welcome (and strongly encouraged!) to instead attend our full 90-minute session, where you will learn all ten tools.

TAS10 is a powerful CPD certified training, which equips you with the tools and confidence to talk about suicide with someone you're worried about.

We run regular dates which are open to the public. Click here to choose your date.


Why should I learn to talk about suicide?

Because in the UK, a person dies by suicide every 90 minutes.

Because maybe you're worried about a friend, family member or colleague - or maybe you've been worried in the past and not known what to say.

Because anyone can learn some basic tools to start a conversation with someone we're worried about. (These life-saving conversational skills don't 'belong' to the professionals.)

Because if you're thinking "What if I make things worse?" or "What if I say the wrong thing?" we can help you understand why talking about suicide is ALWAYS the right thing to do.

Because talking about suicide is the best form of prevention we have.


What are TAS10 participants saying?

Nearly 6,000 people have received the full TAS10 training so far, including teachers, medical students, helpline volunteers and police, who have said things like:

  • "I've participated in countless training courses in my career and I can't recall one that made such an impact. The session is an eye-opener, well-paced and full of incredibly useful content."
  • "Really sensitively delivered with simple, easy to follow content."
  • “Straight away the trainer established a feeling of connection with the group – difficult to do in a virtual environment.”
  • "I’ve learnt it’s OK not to say the exact right thing. Genuine connection is what’s needed.”

Frequently asked questions

Who should attend this training?

TAS10 is for anyone: no prior training is needed. We are especially keen to welcome anyone who works with young/vulnerable people (teachers, doctors, counsellors), leaders and 'people people' (e.g. HR teams) and anyone who works with the public (e.g. hospitality, taxi drivers, hairdressers).

Will I have to talk?

TAS10 is delivered live on Zoom, safely and sensitively. There is zero pressure to talk or share your experience, and no roleplay element; many people remain on mute the whole time, and attend simply to observe and learn.

How do you keep participants safe?

We acknowledge that most of the group will have been affected by suicide in some way; the training is respectful and sensitive. To make sure everyone feels safe and comfortable, one of our support team is always present on the call, and we ask that everyone keeps cameras on if possible.

Can I talk to someone before the training?

Of course. Your comfort is everything. If you would like to attend but have questions or concerns, email rose@starttheconversation.uk to request a call.

Who created TAS10?

Talking about Suicide: 10 Tools (TAS10) was created by Rose Rowkins and Ann Feloy, shortly after Ann lost her beloved son Oliver to suicide in 2017. Ann says she wanted to create a short, powerful, accessible session that "gives others the tools I wish I'd had before I lost Oliver."

Can I book TAS10 for my team?

Absolutely! We can deliver online or in-person, and also have an enhanced half-day version available. Email rose@starttheconversation.uk or visit www.bit.ly/allaboutTAS10

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Rose Rowkins & Ann Feloy

We believe anyone can - and must - learn to talk about suicide, with confidence, clarity and compassion. HERE'S WHY:

Ann Feloy (now CEO of Olly's Future) lost her beloved son Oliver to suicide in 2017. She went on to found a charity in his name, Olly's Future, supported by his friends who are now the charity's Trustees. She wanted to create a short, powerful, accessible session that "gives others the tools I wish I'd had before I lost Oliver."

Rose Rowkins has personally equipped1000s of people around the world with 'tools for the tough stuff' including how to talk about suicide and self-harm, managing with empathy, the art of listening, and self-compassion. She previously worked as a Samaritan, teacher, integrative humanistic counsellor, youth worker, multi award-winning project lead and much more. She has supported 100s of people who have been thinking about suicide, and knows first hand that a conversation can save a life. It saved hers. Find her online here.

Together, in 2018, Ann and Rose wrote Talking about Suicide: 10 Tools (TAS10) which has been delivered by their incredible team of trainers to nearly 6,000 people, and which is on the curriculum at a number of UK medical schools.

Is YOUR team ready to gain these tools and confidence?

Let's start the conversation: click here to book a 30-minute chat.

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