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working with suicide and Suicidal Ideation
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Course Description
Intended Learners
Course Outcomes
Course Introduction
Module 1 - Introduction to Suicide and Suicidal Ideation
Introduction to Suicide and Suicidal Ideation
Definitions and Scope
Prevalence & Social Impact
Differentiating Suicidal thoughts from actions.
Why training matters
End of unit quiz
Module 2 - Myths, Stigma and Public Misconceptions
Myths, Stigma and Public Misconceptions
Common Myths & Facts
How Stigma affects those at risk
Cultural and Societal influences on perception of suicide
Addressing shame in families & communities
End of unit quiz
Module 3 - Recognising suicidal ideation in clients
Recognising suicidal ideation in clients
Verbal & Non-verbal signs
Behavioural changes
Screening tools & questionaires
Warning signs vs immediate danger signs
End of unit quiz
Module 4 - Understanding suicide triggers and risk factors
Understanding suicide triggers and risk factors
Psychological, Social & Biological triggers
Life events and trauma
Mental health conditions & Comorbidity
Risk factor profiling and stratification
End of unit quiz
Module 5 - Suicide statistics & global perspectives
Suicide statistics & global perspectives
U.K. Suicide statistics
Global Suicide statistics
Rates by demographics & identity
Implications for practice
End of unit quiz
Module 6 - Approaching a Suicidal client safely
Approaching a Suicidal client safely
First conversations and building trust
Establishing safety in therapy
Risk assessment protocols
Working collaboratively without triggering distress
End of unit quiz
Module 7 - Safety planning and crisis management
Safety planning and crisis management
Components of a Suicide safety plan
Practical templates and planning
What to do in acute crisis moments
NHS & emergency referral processes
End of unit quiz
Module 8 - Post-attempt care and working with survivors
Post-attempt care and working with survivors
Immediate post-crisis support
Rebuilding client trust and motivation
Understanding the psychological aftermath of a Suicide attempt
Long-term therapy considerations
End of unit quiz
Module 9 - Supporting families after a suicide
Supporting families after a suicide
Grief-specific to Suicide
Supporting children & teenagers
Practical vs. emotional support for survivors
Avoiding re-traumatisation
Practical framework for professionals supporting families
Culturally sensitive approaches
Recommended resources and signposting
End of unit quiz
Module 10 - Ethical responsibilities for counsellors in the U.K.
Ethical responsibilities for counsellors in the U.K.
Confidentiality and when to break it
Navigating ethical grey areas
Professional Bodies (BACP, HCPC, UKCP)
Case studies and ethical decision making.
End of unit quiz
Module 11 - Legal requirements and duty of care in the U.K.
Legal requirements and duty of care in the U.K.
The Mental Health Act 1983 (& updates)
Disclosure obligations and safeguarding laws
Legal reporting, notes & records.
Multidisciplinary coordination.
End of unit quiz
Module 12 - Working with specific populations
Working with specific populations
Youth and school - age clients.
LGBTQUAI+ clients
Veterans & First Responders
Neurodivergent & Disabled clients
End of unit quiz
Module 13 - Self-care for practitioners working with Suicide.
Self-care for practitioners working with Suicide.
Emotional toll & Vicarious trauma
Burnout prevention
Supervision
Building emotional resilience
End of unit quiz
Module 14 - Building a community response to Suicide
Building a community response to Suicide
Suicide prevention networks
Public awareness campaigns
Working with schools and churches.
Community based interventions
End of unit quiz
Module 15 - Final integration and advanced case studies
Final integration and advanced case studies
Pulling it all together: client care, legal and ethical responsibilities.
Advanced practice scenerios
Red flag drills & role-play exercises
End of unit quiz
Conclusion
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Professional Bodies (BACP, HCPC, UKCP)
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