As part of the National Suicide Prevention Programme, Norfolk County Council have contracted Norfolk and Waveney Mind to expand the provision of suicide prevention training across Norfolk and Waveney.

Here at Norfolk and Waveney Mind, we are specialists in suicide awareness and intervention skills training. Over the next 12 months we will be offering skilled, enhanced and specialist level workshops for anyone who is interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of suicide.

All places are fully funded by Norfolk County Council and are open to adults aged 18 and above, however you need to meet certain criteria in order to attend the Suicide Responders and ASIST courses.

• How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide.
• The common causes of suicidal behaviour. 
• Looking at the lived experience of suicidal thinking.
• The warning signs of suicide.
• How to get help for someone in crisis. 

• ‘Non-Specialist’ front line staff working in health, social care, the wider public and other services.
• Individuals who are likely to have direct and/or substantial contact with people who may be at risk of mental ill health, self-harm or suicide.

• Understanding mental health, well-being and shame.
• Using the Biopsychosocial model to explore why we become ‘unwell’.
• When life exceeds our ability to cope with it – looking at the lived experience of suicidal thinking.
• Using Schneidman’s suicidal commonalities model to understand the psychological processes surrounding suicide.
• Hopelessness and helplessness – identifying factors leading to vulnerability.
• Using Schneidman’s commonalities model to identify protective factors.
• Using trauma informed practice to understand core skills when working with suicidal people.
• Applying core skills in a crisis and moving people towards safety.
• Exploring what help is available and how to access it.

• Be suicide alert - identify people who have thoughts of suicide.
• Understand the reasons behind thoughts of suicide and the reasons for living.
• Assess risk and safety - develop a plan to increase the safety of the person at risk of suicide.
• Recognise invitations for help.
• Recognise potential barriers of seeking help.
• Offer support – recognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care.
• Effectively apply a suicide intervention model.
• Link people with community resources.

• Presentations and guidance from two registered trainers
• A scientifically proven intervention model
• Powerful audio-visual learning aids
• Group discussions
• Skills practice and development
• A balance of challenge and safety
• Participant materials include a workbook, wallet card, and stickers
• Participants receive a certificate upon completing the workshop

Contact Us

For further information, please contact our training team:

Tel: 0300 330 5488
Email: training@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk