Description
Most people who are struggling will not say so unless someone asks. This course gives staff the confidence to notice when a colleague may be at risk, to start a caring conversation and to connect them with the right support.
What the course covers
- Understanding suicide and the factors that contribute to it
- Recognising warning signs and risk factors
- How to open a compassionate, non-judgemental conversation
- Helping someone build a safety plan
- Signposting to professional and community support
- Looking after yourself when you are supporting someone else
Who it is for
Anyone in any workplace. Especially valuable for managers, HR, first-aiders and wellbeing champions.
Course details
- Duration: approximately 20 minutes
- Format: online, self-paced, with an end-of-course test
- Certificate: issued on completion and available to download from your training account
- Accreditation: CPD accredited
If you or someone you know needs support now, contact Samaritans Ireland on 116 123 (free, 24 hours) or Pieta on 1800 247 247.
This course is delivered online through WH eLearning. Work through it at your own pace on any device, pass the end-of-course assessment, and download your certificate straight away.
Buying for a colleague or an employee? Choose Buy for someone else and we will set up their training account and enrol them for you.
Payment & Security
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