FREE Suicide Prevention Training
Date: 9 Sep 2024
We are excited to announce a new opportunity for all professionals and volunteers who work directly with the community and support the population of Swindon. In partnership with Papyrus, a leading organisation in suicide prevention, we are offering two specialised training courses designed to equip the workforce with essential suicide prevention knowledge and skills. These courses will also help increase participants' confidence in having supportive conversations within our local communities.
The objectives for each are provided below to give you an understanding of the courses and assist you in identifying the right one for you. We hope you will join us!
SPOT – Suicide Prevention Overview Tutorial. What EVERYONE needs to know. (90 minute training)
The key objectives are:
- To understand the prevalence and impact of suicide
- To explore the language, and the challenges, when talking openly about suicide
- To recognise the ‘signs’ that may indicate someone is having thoughts of suicide
- To consider how we can all contribute to a suicide safer community.
SPEAK- Suicide Prevention Explore, Ask, Keep-Safe. An introduction to suicide prevention skills. (3.5hr training)
The key objectives are:
- To consider the attitudes, myths, and stigma that surround suicide
- To recognise and explore the ‘signs’ that may indicate someone is having thoughts of suicide
- To encourage an open, safe and sensitive conversation about suicide with a person having thoughts of suicide
- To support a safety plan with someone thinking of suicide.
There are a range of days and times that the training will take place, please use the following link to book your place: Swindon Borough Council Training Sessions | Papyrus (papyrus-uk.org)
