Learn to Listen like a Samaritan Workshop

One conversation can change a life. Are you ready to listen?

Being listened to – really listened to – has a profound effect on how you feel. It can lift the load when you’re struggling, clear the fog of distress, and – in the most critical moments – it can be life changing.

We often want to help those we care about, but we hold back because we’re afraid of saying the wrong thing. Through the Premier League’s ‘Together Against Suicide’ campaign, Brighton & Hove Albion FC has partnered with Brighton, Hove and District Samaritans to introduce you to the key tools their volunteers use to support people in emotional crisis.

Why Your Place Matters

This workshop is fully sponsored by Brighton & Hove Albion. While there is no cost to you, dedicated places and 4 expert Samaritans trainers have been reserved for every workshop. By pledging to come, you are building a safer, more supportive community for Albion fans and for your community beyond football.

What you gain in just two hours:

• A New Perspective: Build the recognition that suicide is not inevitable and that your actions can make a difference.

• The Samaritans Toolkit: Learn about listening techniques used to support people in profound distress.

• The Confidence to Act: Build confidence to spot the signs that someone is struggling and how to follow up.

What you need to know

This is a focused, face-to-face session designed for maximum impact. To respect the trainers and fellow participants, we ask for the following commitments:

• Be Present: This is an interactive workshop. Please come prepared to talk and engage.

• Time Matters: Please arrive 20 minutes before the start. We start promptly to respect everyone’s time.

• Secure Your Spot: Because places are limited, in high demand and funded please only book if you are sure you can attend. If your plans change, please release your ticket so a fan on the waitlist can take your place.

BHAFC have terms and conditions for visitors to their grounds – please see visitor terms and conditions. By booking a ticket you are acknowledging that you agree these terms and conditions.

Please arrive 20 minutes before the workshop start time, as this event will start on time.

The workshop will be delivered face to face and will last two hours (without a break and limited refreshments provided). You will be asked to fill in a short (anonymous) survey before you come. Please be ready to join in.

We will send you more information about getting to the workshop location when we send out joining instructions, five days before the event.

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Host or Publisher Brighton, Hove & District Samaritans