An Australian QIP Accredited Program

Calm Care Suicide Safety & Awareness Workshop

Oftentimes there are subtle signs that someone is struggling with life, and when these feelings become unbearable, they may start thinking suicide is their only option.

This 3.5-hour CALM Care program teaches you how to be suicide aware and recognise when someone may be thinking about ending their life and steps you can take to support them.

Delivered in person or virtually via Zoom or Teams, this course will help you recognise the subtle warning signs that are often missed or overlooked, how to approach them, make a connection, and know what to say. Above all, it will equip you to confidently put your hand up, when someone is signaling they are in crisis.

Workshop Duration

3.5 hours / half-day

What You Will Learn

How to approach the person and make a connection

How to determine if suicide is in their thoughts

What to do about it, to ensure the person’s safety is addressed and they are protected from suicide

How to use the ‘Calm Care’ app so that support is ongoing for the person as they work through their pain and distress

What You Will Receive

A 16-page booklet packed with information and examples of helpful responses and practical questions to ask at any stage of the conversation.

Your workbook lists all relevant National helplines and websites in Australia.

You will be given access to the ‘Calm Care’ app which will provide the person you are supporting with a tool they can use at anytime they are feeling vulnerable to connect to their supports, and provide automated messaging when they are in crisis.

You will be given a printed certificate of attendance that you can proudly put on display.

You will have access to materials on the website to further your learnings and development

This is an evidence-informed program that is based on the very latest research and is focused on providing life-saving connections for someone when they are feeling their most vulnerable.

A wallet card to prompt and guide you when having a conversation with someone about their thoughts of suicide

Learning Outcomes

Recognise the impact of suicide and distinguish between myths and facts.

Debate identifying risk factors, warning signs, protective factors versus identifying life stressors in suicide prevention and review recent research.

Practice how to ask about suicide and discuss overcoming stigma associate with the concept of suicide.

Develop a warm referral technique and strategies to ensure both professional and community support networks.

Recognise the differences between burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and moral injury and formulate a self-care plan.

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Testimonials

Hear from people who have participated in our in-person and online suicide prevention training.

Fantastic workshop, Made all efforts to make the virtual workshop as close to face to face as possible. Very informative and very open to discussion. Would recommend to anyone wanting…