safeTALK is a half-day training in suicide alertness. It helps participants recognize a person with thoughts of suicide and connect them with resources who can help them I choosing to live. Participants do not need any formal preparation to attend the training. As a safeTALK-trained suicide alert helper, you will be better able to:
- Notice and respond to situations where suicide thoughts may be present;
- Recognize that invitations for help are often overlooked;
- Move beyond the common tendency to miss, dismiss and avoid suicide;
- Apply the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe);
- Know community resources and how to connect someone with thoughts of suicide to them for further suicide-safer help
safeTALK features both presentations and interactive elements. Trainers will facilitate participants’ involvement through a diverse selection of audiovisuals, and interactive discussion and questions. Each participant will receive a Certificate of Completion, TALK wallet card, “You can TALK to ME” stickers and a TALK steps practice guide.
To register for this training, please visit: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/d797cf5b-159c-4828-aef6-94dfba16b3e5
For more information, please contact:
Jackie Ralph, Awareness and Education Supervisor
Phone: 519-371-3642 ext. 1216 E-mail: jralph@cmhagb.org
safeTALK is designed to complement ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), Livingworks’ two-day suicide intervention skills workshop. ASIST and safeTALK are programs of LivingWorks: a worldwide organization dedicated to saving lives through the creation, development, and delivery of innovative training experiences that empower individuals, organizations and communities to be safer from suicide. To learn more, visit www.livingworks.net.
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