CALM Conversations Suicide Intervention Training

CALM is a one day workshop that teaches four key actions; Connect, Ask, Listen Monitor to build confidence, knowledge and skills that equip participants to start a positive and potentially life-saving conversation about suicide. CALM empowers participants to recognise and respond to suicide risk and to support someone through stages of positive intervention, the development of a safety plan and linkingto other services for further help.

This course is presented by fully accredited and qualified trainers with experience in social welfare and counselling services. 

 

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Course Duration

6 hours

Course Cost

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Course Overview

Participants will learn;

  • How to recognise signs that someone may be thinking about suicide.
  • How to have a CALM conversation and build trust.
  • How to ask about Suicide.
  • How to talk about stressors and concerns.
  • how to empower and reconnect a person to themselves and their lives.
  • How to assist identifying options other than suicide.
  • how to develop a safety plan and link a person to supports and services.
  • How to use the CALM model to guide oyu through four stages of suicide intervention.

Participants will receive;

  • A 24-page workbook and wallet card including knowledge and skills to guide you through the conversation.
  • A list of National Helplines and websites to assist you.
  • Access to the “Be Calm” app that you can use during and intervention
  • the “Be Safe” app or worksheet for the person needing hope to create and record their safety plan.
  • Reading material to further your own understanding and development.
  • A printed certificate of attendance.
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Course Outline

  • Recognize the impact of Suicide and distinguish between myths and facts. 
  • Examine MI theory and apply MI communication skills in suicide prevention.
  • Examine Recovery Oriented practice and employ these principles in suicide prevention. 
  • Debate identifying risk factors, warning signs, protective factors versus identifying life stressors in suicide prevention and review recent research. 
  • Recognise CALM model of intervention.
  • Practice OARS skills to connect with person at risk.  
  • Practice how to ask about suicide and discuss stigma associated with concept of suicide.  

Course Location and Dates

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