Suicide Bereavement: A Workshop for professionals and key contact people providing support to those bereaved through suicide Waterford

This workshop, funded by the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention, is for professionals and key contact people who, in the course of their work, come into contact with people who have been bereaved through suicide. It explores the unique needs of suicide bereavement, so that participants become more equipped to provide support in the safest and most effective ways possible.

It is a requirement that applicants have completed either LivingWorks Start, SafeTALK, ASIST or equivalent training.

This workshops aims to;
• Develop participants’ knowledge and understanding of the grieving process
• Demonstrate the value of empathy, compassion and humanity and the importance of meeting people where they are at
• Enhance participants’ skills in supporting people bereaved through suicide.

What to expect from this workshop

This workshop covers five key topics;

• Understanding the grieving process
• The context of suicide
• How to support people bereaved through suicide
• Skills building
• Self-care.

At the end of this workshop, participants will;
• Understand the grieving process, the context of suicide and the risk factors associated with suicide
• Have developed their understanding of the key elements of supporting someone bereaved through suicide
• Be able to apply the learning from this workshop to their own practice and support people bereaved through suicide.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Professionals and key contact people who, in the course of their work, come into contact with people who have been bereaved through suicide.

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE WORKSHOP:
The programme involves an interactive style, including PowerPoint presentation, DVD clip, case study examples and small group discussions.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
This workshop can be challenging at an emotional level, it is not recommended for anyone who is feeling emotionally vulnerable. If you have experienced a major challenge in the last 6 months, such as a bereavement, particularly a suicide bereavement it is recommended that you do not undertake the training at this time and delay until you are feeling emotionally stronger.

For information or support:
Pieta
Free individual counselling, therapy and support for people who self-harm or are thinking about suicide and people who have been bereaved by suicide.
Freephone 1800 247 247, or Text HELP to 51444

Samaritans
Samaritans services are available 24 hours a day, for confidential, non-judgmental support. Freephone 116 123

Text 50808
A free, 24/7 service, providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through mental health or emotional crisis.
Free-text HELLO to 50808

Your Mental Health information line
The Your Mental Health information line is a phone service you can call any time to get information on:
• the mental health supports and services available to you, and
• how to access different services provided by the HSE and services they fund.
Freephone 1800 111 888

Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service
The Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service is a free, confidential service that provides assistance and support to families and individuals after the loss of a loved one to suicide. Details for the SBLO in your area are available here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/suicide-bereavement-liaison-officers/

This training may be eligible for CPD points from your accrediting body. Please contact them directly for further details.