This course is designed for Line Managers and HR Managers to increase their awareness, understanding and confidence when supporting employees at risk of suicide, in order to prevent suicide in the workplace.
In this training you will learn why we need to be alert to suicide. Understand what to look out for among employees, understand how to ask about suicide, and learn about the legal obligations as an employer. Participants will also understand how to manage the devastating event of a suicide of an employee, whether this occurs at work or outside. Lastly, we will teach you how to look after your own mental health whilst supporting others.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
HR Managers, Line Managers, CEO’s, Company Directors and all equivalent.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants will learn:
A shared understanding of value in prioritising suicide prevention within the workplace
Identifying employees at risk of suicide
Asking about suicide and responding to disclosures of suicide thoughts
Supporting employees at risk of suicide within and outside of work
The actions to take when suicide behaviour occurs within the workplace
Responding to the suicide of an employee
How do we look after ourselves
