Suicide Prevention Training for Youth Practitioners

• This programme is open to all third sector staff and volunteers supporting young people.

By attending, you’ll gain the essential knowledge and tools to support your team and the young people you work with, helping to create a more empathetic, vigilant, and emotionally safe environment for preventing suicide.

• Master active listening, empathetic communication, and sensitive dialogue to support individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, ensuring they feel heard and understood.
• Learn how to create a safe, non-judgmental space where open discussions about suicide can take place, fostering trust and connection.
• Build a resilient and compassionate team capable of recognizing and responding to the early signs of suicidal ideation, providing crucial support when it’s needed most.
• Develop the ability to understand and address the complex emotions surrounding suicide, leading to more effective and empathetic interventions.
• Gain tools to navigate and resolve crisis situations constructively, transforming potential tragedies into opportunities for life-saving support.
• Encourage open communication and expression of difficult feelings, helping to break down the stigma around suicide and promote mental well-being.
• Create an environment where individuals feel empowered to seek help and support for their mental health challenges, enhancing overall well-being and safety.
• Equip yourself with the skills to recognize and respond to suicide risks, ensuring young people feel safe, supported, and valued in their journey.
• Implement strategies that lead to lasting improvements in suicide prevention, fostering a culture of awareness, empathy, and proactive care within your team and community.

Please be aware that some of the information presented during the training may involve sensitive content. If you have any concerns or are unsure about the material, please feel free to speak with our coordinator for more details.

Your wellbeing is our priority, and we are here to support you throughout the training.

Parking is free and available and refreshments will be provided.

Please reach out to Nataliia Turban at [email protected] with any further questions you may have.

Host or Publisher Oxfordshire Youth