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Suicide Awareness -
From Recognition To Support - From Permanent Solution To Crisis Intervention
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Suicide is the 5th most common cause of death in Canada
and the 2nd leading cause in our teenagers. |
Since 1997 and through more than 200 mental illness presentations, Beverly has opened the lines of communication and awareness around these taboo subjects. These workshops, provide insight and the practical tools needed to reduce the stigma and provide support to those how may be experiencing these difficult illnesses.
THEME:
Despite suicide rates rising, most Canadians have very little understanding of this issue, its risk factors or how to provide help. The cloak of secrecy around suicide needs to be pushed back in order to effectively spread awareness and assist those who are caught in this sense of hopelessness.
OUTLINE:
This workshop has been created to address the critical need for basic education about suicide and to enable participants to provide informed and effective interventions and support to their peers, families and friends.
OBJECTIVES:
Attend this workshop to
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Understand the effects of the various attitudes towards suicide and suicidal behaviours
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Recognize people and groups in our society that may be most at risk of immediate suicide using a simple recognition rating scale
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Utilize an SRA approach to risk assessment
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Apply effective communication, coping and support techniques
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Access the appropriate helping resources from 24-hr emergency to community support
Longer presentations can include information from:
Workshop presentations use a combination of personal assessment tools, computerized presentations, videos, personal stories and group work. Workshop may include a bound manual for each participant.
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Testimonials
"Excellent - informative and extremely helpful."
CATS - Creating Awareness Of Teenage Suicide
"It was a great reminder to listen and probe deeper into
what a client is saying and meaning.'
'The risk assessment and mini case studies were very useful!'"
Bellwood Centres
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All workshops can be customized!
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Bring Beverly in as your expert speaker to discuss the signs and interventions when dealing with a suicidal individual
by emailing Beverly at Info@WorkSmartLiveSmart.com
or by calling 705-786-0437 |
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Visit Stress Articles Archive
to read more mental illness related articles such as
'Insights Into Children And Suicide' |
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