Suicide Prevention for the Real World
A practical training session designed to help people feel more confident responding to someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Overview & Approach
The session explores how to recognise potential warning signs, understand some of the factors that may contribute to suicidal distress, and how to respond safely and compassionately.
Using discussion, structured questioning, and scenario-based learning, participants are supported to explore the topic in a thoughtful and practical way. Even for those who have previously attended suicide prevention training, the session aims to deepen understanding and build confidence through reflective discussion and guided questioning.
No prior knowledge or professional background is required.
Learning Outcomes
- —Recognise potential warning signs of suicidal distress
- —Understand some of the factors that may contribute to suicidal thoughts
- —Respond safely and compassionately to someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts
- —Deepen understanding through reflective discussion and guided questioning
- —Build confidence in having difficult conversations — even for those who have attended suicide prevention training before
Organisational Booking
| Up to 10 participants | £600 |
| 11–20 participants | £800 |
| 21–30 participants | £1,000 |
Important information
This training is designed to increase confidence when responding to someone who may be at risk. It does not qualify participants as counsellors or mental health professionals. For comprehensive intervention skills, see our ASIST programme.
“This session gets people talking who would never normally bring it up. It felt safe, unhurried, and genuinely useful — not like ticking a box. I left feeling like I actually could do something if I needed to.”