LivingWorks safeTALK equips individuals with the tools to make a real difference in the lives of those thinking about suicide, contributing to a broader effort to reduce suicide rates through education and proactive intervention.
Becoming ready, willing and able to talk about suicide Since its development in 2006, safeTALK has been delivered in over 20 countries around the world. This half-day alertness workshop prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. safeTALK is a good fit in a workplace professional development package. Contact a member of the Training Support Team to find out more: lldtraining@lifeline.org.au
Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life- saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST. By the end of the workshop, participants have had a chance to practice these skills firsthand. You can expect to leave safeTALK with practical knowledge of how to identify someone at risk and link them to life-saving resources.
I would love to see something like this being introduced as mandatory for leaders and managers within organisations. Too often leaders are chosen for their business acumen, but we need to be recognising and acknowledging the human side of what we do.
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