Training

SFA: Essential Services

Overview

Suicide First Aid® for Essential Services is our full day suicide prevention education programme for those working in any essential service setting such as financial or utilities sectors. This programme can be delivered in person or online and has an upper limit of 16 Learners.

This programme can also be delivered as SFA Lite®.

Part 1

  • Introduction & programme outline
  • Working with attitudes & values
  • Stigma, survivors of bereavement by suicide and the Hidden Toll®
  • Suicide – The Ripple Effect® – Sector specific statistics.
  • Suicide thoughts and suicide behaviour
  • Intention of behaviour Versus Outcome of behaviour®
  • Possible Causes of thoughts of suicide

Part 2

  • Population-based approach to suicide prevention
  • Suicide Prevention – Intervention – Postvention
  • Partnership working – First Aid Approach
  • “I’m really glad you told me”® – Call handlers audio visual

Part 3

  • Meeting the needs of a person who is thinking about suicide
  • Suicide-Safety Guide – 3 Step Model
  • Step 1 – Recognise and asking about suicide
  • Step 2 – Understanding and exploring options

Part 4

  • Step 3 – Helping you cope
  • Suicide-safety and self-care
  • Note taking and Future learning

“I must admit, I do feel more confident in my approach to dealing with someone in this scenario now. If I ever find myself in a situation with someone having suicidal thoughts, I will be thankful for this training.”

– SFA Learner (West Midlands Pension Fund)

Our Reviews

Claire W
4 May 2024
SFA02-Suicide First Aid: Understanding Suicide Intervention
Well delivered, well paced. Good examples and lots of time for discussions.
Fiona J
4 May 2024
SFA02-Suicide First Aid: Understanding Suicide Intervention
Thanks Darren for a very informative and empowering day which will help me to help others should the need occur.
Suzanne A
3 May 2024
SFA01-Suicide First Aid Lite
A very informative seminar
Casey S
3 May 2024
SFA01-Suicide First Aid Lite
I found the session really helpful, I have never had specific training on this despite two degree's and some clinical experience, and working with those with suicidal thoughts almost on a daily basis. This has gave me the confidence to be able to have more clear, direct and open conversations around suicide not only in my professional role, but also outside of this.
Travis K
3 May 2024
SFA01-Suicide First Aid Lite
Great quality training and I have learnt new relevant info on the topic of how i can support my clients.
jane f
3 May 2024
SFA01-Suicide First Aid Lite
I hope the course has given me more insight to the subject and for me to help customers on the phone who are expressing bad thoughts.
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