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Would you feel confident enough to intervene if a colleague told you they wanted to end their life?

Thoughts of suicide are common, around 1 in 5 of us have them.

Sadly, sometimes those thoughts turn into a plan, the plan turns into actions and those actions cost people their lives; understanding more about why these thoughts occur and how to communicate them either as the affected individual or as a listener is vital to saving lives.

Did you know that most people who think about take their life by suicide let others know, consciously or unconsciously? According to research up to 75% of those who died by suicide indicate their suicidal intentions to others either directly or indirectly in the weeks before their death. This means there are a range of warning signs that may suggest someone is at risk of suicide which is why it is so important for people to be familiar with these.

Knowing the signs and how to respond saves lives.

According to Health & Safety Executive (HSE) figures, 18% of reported work-related illnesses in the UK construction industry are the result of mental health problems such as stress, depression or anxiety and account for 400,000 working days lost each year.

Further industry data reports that:

  • 55% of construction workers have experienced mental health issues.
  • 42% of construction workers are living with mental health issues at their current workplace.
  • Construction deaths from suicide are also believed to be potentially 10 times higher than that of fatal accidents at work.

As construction is an area that we specialise in, we have partnered with 1 our of just 100 suicide prevention tutors in the UK to provide a first aid programme that teaches the skills and knowledge needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide.

These two courses will enable others to competently intervene and help create suicide-safety as a first-aid approach:

SUICIDE LITE COURSE / SUICIDE FULL COURSE

 

Full details on each course as well as information on how to book can be found below.

SUICIDE LITE COURSE (£47):

This 3 hour online course gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable causes of deaths. Teaching the theory and practice of suicide intervention skills that can be applied in any professional or personal setting.

  • A 3 hour virtual suicide prevention information course
  • Introductory session that can be followed by the full day Suicide First Aid course
  • Accredited by City & Guilds London
  • Open to public Saturdays 9am – 12pm*
  • The morning is split into 3 x 45 minute sections with a break in between; each section will deal with a specific topic
  • Includes mini-lectures, group work, videos & workbooks
  • Highly interactive & emotionally engaging
  • No previous experience or training necessary

*if you would like to book during the week or evening, please note there is a minimum requirement of 6 people and dates are subject to availability

book the lite course

 

SUICIDE FULL COURSE (£100):

This 6h online course (split across two mornings) will teach the theory and practice of suicide intervention skills that can be applied in any professional or personal setting, and is for anyone who seeks greater understanding and confidence to intervene with people at risk of suicide.

  • A 6 hour virtual suicide prevention information course
  • The full course is split into 4 parts and is spread across two mornings (Saturday & Sunday 9am-12pm*)
  • Accredited by City & Guilds London; participants will gain 6 NQF credit points at Level 4 by completing a workbook of tasks that are assessed against the set learning outcomes.
  • Includes tutor-led role play, mini lectures, group work, audiovisual presentations & workbooks
  • Highly interactive & emotionally engaging
  • Participants will be asked to self-reflect & empathise with a person having thoughts of suicide
  • No previous experience or training necessary

*if you would like to book during the week or evening, please note there is a minimum requirement of 6 people and dates are subject to availability; please bear in mind this course can be split across 2 days or booked as 1 full day.

book the full course

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING

(60 MINUTE WORKSHOP)

 

“The scientific study of what makes life worth living”; very often, our conversations about mental health focus on illness, and recovering from mental illness. With positive psychology, we shift the focus towards our strengths, rather than weaknesses.

In this workshop, we offer practical tools to help increase positive experiences on a daily basis, to understand and harness your positive attributes, and to pay the positivity forwards to those around us.

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