STORM© Skills Training (Version 5) in Self Harm and Suicide Prevention (Intermediate 2 day programme)

Purpose

The aim of the intermediate level course is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to confidently identify, assess, and support individuals at risk of self-harm or suicide.  Through a combination of observation, skills practice, and filmed skills practice, participants will develop practical, evidence-based strategies for providing compassionate support, including developing personalised safety plans and facilitating access to specialist support where needed.

Learning Outcomes

Building on existing skills and competencies, this course will enhance participants’ ability to: 

• Adopt a compassionate and collaborative approach with a person in distress
• Recognise warning signs and vulnerabilities associated with self-harm and suicide
• Further explore signs of distress, including asking about suicidal thoughts and self-harm
• Conduct a collaborative assessment, gathering essential information about the person’s immediate needs in relation to self-harm and suicide
• Engage with family members, carers, and other members of the person’s support network to gather and share relevant information (where consent allows)
• Work with the person to develop a personalised safety plan tailored to their needs and circumstances
• Recognise the scope of their role and understand when to facilitate referrals to specialist mental health services for further assessment and intervention
• Engage in reflective practice, continually evaluating and improving approach and response to individuals experiencing self-harm and suicide

Audience

Our intermediate level courses are suited to a broad range of roles and professionals

Method

Online and/or face to face delivery

Important Information

Attendance on this programme is conditional to the return of a signed consent form. Applicants who are offered a place and do not return the signed consent form will have the offer withdrawn.

To complete this programme online you must join using a device which has a functioning camera and microphone.

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