Upcoming sessions

SP-OT (90 minutes): What EVERYONE needs to know The key objectives are

• To become more aware of the prevalence of suicide
• To examine personal and societal beliefs around suicide
• To understand PAPYRUS beliefs around suicide
• To consider how we can all contribute to a suicide safer community

Cost: £25pp (£30 in London)

SP-EAK (3.5 hours) Aims to teach skills to people who have pastoral care or responsibility for young people. The key objectives are

• To consider our attitudes around suicide
• To consider ‘signs’ that may indicate someone is having thoughts of suicide – and how we ask about those
• To understand how to listen to someone talking about suicide – and why that’s important
• To discuss your experiences of supporting people with thoughts of suicide – and the importance of debriefing and self-care

Cost: £55pp (£60pp in London)

ASIST (2 days): A two day, skills building workshop that prepares caregivers to provide suicide first aid interventions. The key objectives for you to learn to

• Consider personal and societal attitudes to suicide
• To enable you to spot the signs that someone may be having thoughts of suicide
• Engage them in a safe, appropriate and non-judgmental way
• Seek a shared understanding of the reasons for thoughts of suicide and identify reasons for living
• Review current risk and develop a joint plan to keep someone safe from suicide
• Follow up on all safety commitments, signposting for further help and community resources as needed

Cost: £165pp