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Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Strategies (2 day)
 
To address the issue of suicide, a broad and diverse approach is needed. The first day of this workshop will teach caregivers the skills needed to identify and assist those at risk of suicide.  The second day focuses on providing caregivers with tools to minimize the impact of a suicide on survivors.  Participants will gain valuable insights into why suicide postvention is also suicide prevention. Also, a guide for how to develop a comprehensive suicide prevention plan will be presented, with emphasis on addressing the root risk factors that lead to suicide.
   
Workshop Outline
Day 1
Prevention, Introduction and Postvention
Suicide - The Whole Picture
Myths about Suicide
What's Happening With You and Your Community
Why Suicide
High Risk Factors
Warning Signs
Suicide Intervention Steps
General Do's and Don'ts
Difficult Questions and Statements
Day 2
Suicide and Self-Injury
The Chronically Suicidal Person
After a Suicide
Symptoms of Grief
Grief Response Variables
Stages of Grief
Reactions of Children
Supporting People
Suicide Postvention
Suicide Contagion and Clusters
Trigger Events and Anniversaries
Attempted Suicide
Suicide Prevention Plan Development
Caring for the Caregiver
       

Method of Instruction

Lecture, demonstration of intervention steps, role-play, case study review and small group discussion
   

 1-877-353-3205 ~ info@ctrinstitute.com