The National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education & Training UK CIC Reviews

One of the things I found extremely useful was hearing the word reach in instead of reaching out - there is always an expectation around having the individual reach out for support but as the trainer stated its important for individuals to reach in as struggling people find it difficult to ask for help needed. Doing this shows that you care and are willing to provide them with emotional support and understanding which is equally important. Doing the SFA course also reiterated how to recognise warning signs of suicidal thoughts and behaviours and how to respond to those signs using supportive and helpful language which is key when supporting someone with suicidal thoughts because it can help the person feel more connected and less isolated.

Very well delivered training,

I was delighted to understand more the signs that someone might be contemplating suicide. Too late for me to intervene with my father but hopefully if I were to see those signs again, I could have the conversation.

I am now going to look at booking the full day course.

Excellent course, that gave a good overview

Excellent course well delivered

An excellent course. Delighted not to have any awkward role plays! Good, discursive format with clear input, rooted in research and practical examples.

Very good training session. It was informative and gave me the tools to utilise in the future

This 'SFA Lite' course is brilliant. As somebody already in the sector where mental health and suicide intervention discussions are prevalent, I found that it was good to compare our practice to what is solid, accredited practice. Lots of practical applications of the knowledge through discussion and activities, brilliantly facilitated by a passionate, enthusiastic tutor. I would recommend this to anybody who would like to know more about practical steps that can be taken in suicide intervention / prevention and also how to change mindsets, assumptions and embedded stigmas within our environments.

really loved the training and i'm looking forward to applying these ideas in my work and home life