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Identifying and Providing Support to Carers at Risk of Suicide – Advanced​

Identifying and Providing Support to Carers at Risk of Suicide - Advanced

Course information

This course enables professionals to develop a solid understanding of the risk factors specific to carers, their challenges in seeking and accessing support and how to deliver a trauma-informed, wellness-oriented, evidence-based intervention that goes beyond the immediate first aid.

The highly interactive course builds on existing best practice in adult education and suicide prevention. It equips professionals supporting carers with frames to guide conversations, robust strength-based safety planning strategies as well as psychologically-informed tools to address some of the drivers of suicide in carers. The impact of working with carers at risk of suicide and ways of increasing resilience are also explored.

Learning outcomes

  • Examine some of your attitudes about suicide.
  • Acquire knowledge of trauma-informed principles and their application in supporting family carers who may have experienced trauma themselves.
  • Discuss six risk and contextual factors that might increase the risk of suicide suicide and homicide and three protective factors specific to carers.
  • Develop the ability to identify common barriers that may hinder family carers’ engagement in suicide prevention conversations.
  • Discuss strategies and approaches to effectively address and mitigate these barriers to encourage disclosure and safety planning.
  • Discuss ways to create a safe and supportive environment that respects the autonomy and agency of family carers.
  • Name the key drivers of suicide in carers and the implications for safety.
  • Discussing ways to ensure the needs of suicidal or self-harming carers from both dominant and marginalised (LGBT, BAME etc. ) communities are met by the service.
  • Identify potential warning signs that someone might have thoughts of suicide.
  • Foster a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
  • Demonstrate empathy and active listening to better understand the emotional experiences of family carers and respond with compassion.
  • Formulate and implement individualised safety plans to manage suicide risk effectively.
  • Discuss the importance of collaborative care and interdisciplinary approaches when working with family carers at risk of suicide.
  • Make appropriate referrals to emergency as well as mental health and other relevant support services.
  • Locate resources for supporting family members and friends.
  • Implement strategies for promoting self-care and emotional resilience.

Duration

Two days

Delivery

In-person only

Group size

6 to 20 learners

Qualification

Certificate of attendance

Ideal for

Professionals and volunteers working with family carers, including carers, support workers, social workers, healthcare providers, Mental Health professionals, and carers advocates.

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