SFA 01 - Suicide First Aid Lite

Description

This short programme provides participants with the foundational knowledge needed to effectively intervene in situations where someone may be contemplating suicide.

Designed for individuals across various professions and community roles, this programme equips you with the tools to recognise the signs of suicide, initiate life-saving conversations, and connect a person having thoughts of suicide with appropriate resources. Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, HR personnel, or concerned community member, this programme empowers you to make a real difference.

Key Learning Outcomes:

● Understanding Suicide and Its Causes: Gain insights into the complex factors that can lead to thoughts of suicide and suicide behaviours, including mental health issues, emotional distress, and societal pressures.

● Recognising Signs: Learn how to identify the verbal, behavioural, and situational indicators that someone may be thinking of suicide.

● Effective Communication Techniques: Develop skills to engage in sensitive and supportive conversations, helping to de-escalate crises and offer hope to those in need.

● Immediate Intervention Strategies: Acquire practical tools and approaches for providing immediate support, including how to refer individuals to mental health professionals and other resources.

● Ethical Considerations: Understand the ethical responsibilities involved in suicide prevention, including confidentiality, consent, and the importance of self-care.

What you will learn

Part 1: Understanding the Foundations of Suicide Prevention

● Introduction and Programme Overview: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the programme's objectives and structure.

● Working with Societal Attitudes Toward Suicide: Explore how societal views impact individuals with thoughts of suicide, and shape prevention strategies.

● How Personal Values Influence Suicide Thoughts: Discover the link between an individual’s values and the development of suicide ideation.

● The Hidden Toll®: Understand the stigma surrounding suicide and the experiences of survivors who have been bereaved by suicide.

● The Ripple Effect®: Delve into how suicide affects not just the individual, but the wider community, creating a ripple of impact.

● Understanding Thoughts of Suicide and Suicide Behaviour: Learn about the various causes of thoughts of suicide and the differences between intention and outcome in suicide behaviour.

● Intention vs. Outcome of Behaviour®: Examine the critical distinctions between a person’s intentions and the outcomes of their actions.

● Exploring the Causes of Suicide Ideation: Gain insights into the complex and varied causes that can lead to suicide thoughts.

● ‘I’m Really Glad You Told Me’®: Watch a powerful short film featuring a real-life case study of someone who contemplated suicide and was persuaded to choose life.

Part 2: Practical Strategies for Suicide Intervention and Self-Care

● The Suicide Safety Guide: Learn the 3-Step Model designed to equip Suicide First Aiders® with essential skills.

● Step 1 – Recognising Suicide Feelings: Master the ability to identify when someone is thinking about suicide and ask the right, life-saving questions.

● Step 2 – Exploring and Understanding Options: Develop skills to engage in meaningful conversations that explore the person’s options and offer hope.

● Step 3 – Helping the person with thoughts of suicide cope - Using an evidence-based approach to develop a suicide safety plan.

● Self-care for Suicide First Aiders® - Understand the importance of self-care and how to manage the emotional impact of working with those affected by suicide.