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

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

Course information

Suicidal ideation in carers is very common, and deaths by homicide-suicide have been reported.

This interactive course explores the unique challenges faced by family carers and provides practical strategies for identifying at-risk caregivers, initiating conversations about suicide, and safeguarding vulnerable care recipients.

Learning outcomes

  • List contributors to suicide as they might apply to carers.
  • Discuss cultural traditions and family dynamics related to caregiving that might heighten or mask suicide risk.
  • Discuss specific risks associated with family caregiving, including homicide-suicide.
  • Identify at-risk caregivers.
  • Initiate and engage a caregiver in a conversation about suicide.
  • Discuss ways to safeguard vulnerable care recipient.
  • Know how to refer at-risk caregivers to appropriate suicide prevention, support, and treatment.

Duration

3.5 hours

Delivery

Online or face-to-face

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 carer’s advocates.

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