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The course itself was quite informative and very well explained, with a good amount of check ins to make sure we were all getting on okay. After having my own personal experience with the topic though, I did feel that I knew a lot of what was being told to me in terms of the process, but I did find the statistics aspect and just the general destigmatising conversation very useful. I will also add that I feel the time of day for the session could have been better. Running it on a Monday morning was very heavy because although it ensured we had cleared minds, I then had to go about my typical day afterwards, which I found mildly challenging, especially with this being a personal topic for myself, and not having the time to process the content or recharge afterwards.
It is such a sensitive topic, I now feel that I won't say the wrong thing.
The information was helpful and relevant. I enjoyed having the opportunity to talk to Samaritan staff Dave, very impressed by their professionalism and kindness.
I’m currently volunteer as a Samaritan so this helped recap my training with them
Especially appreciated the practical tips/resources like direction to hub of hope and template of a personal safety plan.
The course was good for me to bolster what I already know.
I really enjoyed the course thank you!! I understand the statistics are important but I wish that the second half of the session was bigger in contrast to the first half, but thank you it was very informative!
I think there should be role plays to practice these conversations as it is easier to talk about than to do in practice, and feedback on how to improve our skills is important. We should acknowledge not all people who die by suicide will give obvious signs, whilst it is our responsibility to ask the questions and be vigilant it is not always possible to intercept or realise in advance, and this can leave bystanders with lasting trauma. So please be mindful of this - whilst we hope suicide is preventable sometimes it is very difficult for others to see coming or to prevent, as the person themselves can mask or deliberately keep things hidden. Please be mindful many attendees will have had their own experiences on this topic, either directly or indirectly and be sensitive in language (eg all suicide is preventable can be difficult to hear).
I think it would be very useful to talk about means especially if there are specific means more prevalent in different groups. And I think it would be more beneficial to talk about real life examples (especially difficult ones).
Good. Thanks. Quite intense. Especially crammed into three hours it’s a bit too much.