Suicide prevention training
Informed by the latest research in suicide prevention, Wesley LifeForce has developed a quality suite of suicide prevention training. Our suicide prevention training equips participants with the knowledge and skills to increase awareness of suicide in Australia, identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide and appropriate action to take. Effective interventions can make a real difference and save lives. Our programs aim at training individuals from all walks of life, as well as organisational groups. All Wesley LifeForce facilitators are accredited trainers and have completed suicide intervention training. Below you will find an outline of our workshops.
Tailored for Relationship Counsellors
Counsellors are a key support for people dealing with significant life changes and mental health conditions such as depression. While counsellors already have an understanding of the risk factors of suicide, its prevalence in our community makes it important that you stay informed by current thinking.
Our specialised workshop is designed to equip you with leading methodology and strategies in suicide awareness, prevention, intervention and reporting. To keep abreast of new developments, our programs are regularly reviewed by our national Advisory Board, consisiting of leading Australian researchers and practitioners in the field.
Ensuring participant safety
Our workshop material is specifically designed keeping participant’s safety in mind. The course material is vetted by MindFrame – an Australian Government body which provides expert advice to the suicide prevention sector on responsible reporting/portrayal of the issue of suicide.
