When Conversation Turns to Suicide

When Conversation Turns to Suicide is a training for providers, peer supporters, family, friends and others in the community who want to build understanding, and develop skills to aid them in more effectively supporting others who might be struggling with suicidal thoughts.

This training is rooted in the ‘Alternatives to Suicide’ approach and offers an alternative to more medicalized suicide prevention and related programs such as QPR, ASIST, and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) that tend to emphasize largely ineffective and potentially harmful assessment and referral strategies. Participants in this training will explore:

• Myths and misunderstandings related to suicide and how to help
  •The relationship of trauma, and losses of power and control to suicide
  •A framework for support
  •Ways to share power in your supporter role
  •Ways to take care of yourself both before and after offering support
  •How to influence change in suicide prevention policies and beyond

Class Options: Both on-line versions of this training for June are now full. Space remains for the in-person training, and we will continue to accept applications until the class is full or up to a week prior to the training date (whichever comes first).

▪ Option 3: Monday, June 28th & Tuesday, June 29th from 9am to 5pm IN PERSON @ the Clarion, West Springfield, MA CLICK HERE TO APPLY

*Trainings are open to anyone, but family members and providers from the local area will be prioritized. Please only apply to the option that is your top preference. You will be able to indicate your availability to attend other options if your first choice is not available.