SUICIDE PREVENTION & CRISIS INTERVENTION
TAUGHT BY LAUREN WILSON & SPEAK OUT TEAM
DURATION: 2 HOURS
FORMAT: LECTURE, ROLE PLAY & CRISIS PLANNING & PREVENTION
THIS WORKSHOP OFFERS ESSENTIAL TRAINING IN SUICIDE AWARENESS AND CRISIS INTERVENTION, EQUIPPING PARTICIPANTS TO RECOGNIZE WARNING SIGNS AND EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AT RISK. WE WILL COVER PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR INITIATING AND NAVIGATING CONVERSATIONS WITH SOMEONE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL IDEATION, INCLUDING HOW TO ADDRESS DIRECT QUESTIONS ABOUT INTENT AND PLANS. PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEXITIES OF SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, RECOGNIZING THAT THEY CAN FLUCTUATE OVER TIME, AND LEARN HOW TO OFFER SUPPORT DURING THESE CRITICAL MOMENTS.
BEYOND IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION, THIS WORKSHOP WILL EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ON WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP, INCLUDING NAVIGATING THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM AND ADVOCATING FOR THOSE STRUGGLING. WE WILL DISCUSS HOW TO SUPPORT SOMEONE THROUGH THE PROCESS OF GETTING MEDICAL AND THERAPEUTIC CARE, EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF ONGOING SUPPORT AND CONNECTION. AS A COMMUNITY OF FAITH, WE WILL ALSO EXPLORE HOW TO OFFER SPIRITUAL SUPPORT AND HOPE, WHILE RESPECTING INDIVIDUAL BELIEFS AND EXPERIENCES.
WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
Recognizing Suicide Warning Signs: Learn to identify verbal, behavioral, and emotional cues that may indicate suicidal ideation.
Having the Conversation: Gain practical skills and strategies for initiating and navigating sensitive conversations about suicide.
Understanding Suicidal Thoughts: Explore the complexities of suicidal thinking, recognizing its fluctuating nature and the importance of ongoing support.
Navigating Professional Help: Learn what to expect when seeking mental health care for someone at risk, including how to advocate for their needs.
Personal Testimony & Hope: Hear Lauren's powerful story of struggling with suicidal ideation for nearly 20 years, offering insights and hope for recovery.
