A huge amount of stigma still surrounds mental health and is one of the things that stops people reaching out for help and talking about it. And harder still can be talking about suicide. But an introduction to Rose Rowkins, who has worked as a suicide prevention trainer for 10 years and is the co-creator of TAS10, means we can now bring you this incredibly powerful and beneficial course. Having attended it ourselves, we wholeheartedly endorse it; it really will help everyone find the right way and words to talk about suicide.

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Talking is our best form of prevention, and yet fear stops us talking about it. So we must challenge our fears and learn tools to talk about suicide. How to have a compassionate, confident, courageous conversation. These tools aren't rocket science. They don't need to feel scary. And they can and do save lives.

Learning outcomes:

• Recognise how the prevalence of suicide in our society means more open conversation is needed

• Discuss common fears and myths about suicide which can prevent life-saving conversations from taking place

• Compare outdated, judgemental language about suicide with safer, more helpful alternatives

• Identify the signs that someone is struggling, possibly with thoughts of suicide

• Understand how to ask someone directly if they are thinking of suicide

• Reflect on and improve your listening skills

• Examine their personal limits when talking to someone thinking of suicide and connect them with further support

• Use 10 practical tools for talking about suicide with confidence and competence

This is an online course and will be delivered via Zoom. To apply for a place, download an application form and return to kate.scott@rcmhfoundation.org
Once you’re application is accepted, we will send you the online details.

This course is CPD certified.

Eligibility criteria: you must live and/or work in a rural community or agriculture. Priority will be given to applicants from Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.