Uniting ReGen will be facilitating a free Suicide Prevention Workshops for Relationship Counsellors in Ballarat.

The training

The program builds on the already existing knowledge that relationship counsellors have around suicide prevention and provides information on the latest research and statistics in Australia. Wesley LifeForce, who developed the training, has been working in the field of Suicide Prevention for over 21 years. The Suicide Prevention Workshop is designed to teach people how to identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide and appropriate action to take. All facilitators are accredited trainers and have completed suicide intervention training.

The outcomes

• understand risk and protective factors
• how to identify the warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide.
• working with suicide intent.
• supporting a person at risk.

Who can attend

Anyone working in a position where 1:1 counselling is a part of the role.  Individuals who are studying in the fields of social work, psychology or therapy are encouraged to attend.

To find out more about these workshop and how to register please visit the links below:

Ballarat- May 23, 2019: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wesley-lifeforce-suicide-prevention-workshop-rc-ballarat-vic-tickets-56068043026

Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance, which can be used towards Continuous Professional Development points, as well as support materials.

If you would like to know more information about Wesley LifeForce or Uniting ReGen please follow the links or contact Kristy Montgomery on 03 9384 8882.