Training in Cumbria
Suicide prevention is everyone’s business
At the heart of our approach to suicide prevention is the belief that all members of our local community can have a part to play in suicide prevention. Our training aims to reduce the stigma attached to suicide, increase understanding of when someone is at risk of suicide, raise awareness of how to practically support someone, and the range of services and resources available for people in our communities experiencing suicidal thoughts.
“On average one person dies by suicide every 5 days in Cumbria. But suicides are preventable and we can all learn life-saving skills.”
How to book
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For commissioned in-house sessions, training at cost or other enquiries please use CONTACT US or email training@every-life-matters.org.uk
Our free open sessions
Suicide Alertness
This CPD-accredited interactive half-day training session is aimed at anyone in a helping role who wants to understand more about the context of suicide, identify when someone may be at risk, how to ask directly about suicide, and what we can do to support someone and guide them to the help they need.
Suicide Alertness Bitesize
This CPD-accredited 1-hour session is aimed at anyone in the community who wants to learn more about the myths and facts surrounding suicide, understand when someone might be at risk, how to talk directly and comfortably about suicide, and what we can all do to offer practical support.
Self-harm Alertness
This course is suitable for school staff, health and social care practitioners and professionals and anyone who wants to understand why people self-harm, develop practical tools and strategies to support people, and gain knowledge of the range of local and national support available.
Safety Planning
This practical and interactive 2.5 hour session looks at how to support someone with thoughts of suicide through creating a stepped Safety Plan, helping us manage thoughts of suicide from fleeting ideas to an overwhelming desire to end ones own life. Suitable for anyone who has attended any of our one hour or half day suicide alertness sessions.
Other training offers
ASIST
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two day interactive workshop in suicide first aid and more. ASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.
“This was incredible training and I was particularly impressed with the lead trainer and his approach and knowledge. I have worked in mental health and within the context of risks of suicide for most of my career and yet felt invigorated in this training.”
Orange Button Community Scheme
Every Life Matters supports the scheme across Cumbria. The Orange Button Community Scheme is a way of identifying people who have undertaken suicide prevention training.
