Suicidal Behaviour Masterclass

Suicidal Behaviour Masterclass

Date: 2 & 3 December 2023 | Time: 4-Hour Session (Timings to accommodate global participants) | Venue: Zoom | Price: £50

Join Peter Mabbutt FBSCH, FNCIP, President of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis, in a 2-day Suicidal Behaviour Masterclass. This is your chance to make a real difference in the fight against the alarming global suicide statistics. For a price of just £50, this 2-Day Short Course could be a lifesaver.

Every year, 703,000 lives are lost to suicide, and countless more battle dark thoughts. Suicide is now the fourth leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 29, making it a concern across professions.

This two-day workshop is specifically designed for individuals who may come across potentially suicidal people in their day-to-day lives. Whether you're a therapist, an HR professional, educator, or anyone else, this workshop will provide you with valuable insights into the reality of suicide. You'll also learn effective strategies to manage and support individuals contemplating suicide or self-harm until they can receive the professional help they need. 

The workshop will explore:

• Why do people commit suicide?

• Signs of suicide intent

• Talking to a person you are worried is suicidal

• Signposting for further support

• Ethics: confidentiality vs disclosure

• Managing a suicidal person: DBT skills

     o Distress tolerance

     o TIPP skills

     o Paced breathing

     o Paired Muscle Relaxation

• Psychoeducation

     o The reality of suicide: utopia vs reality; what happens when you die by your own hand

• Crisis response planning

     o Rapid Attention Switching

     o 54321 approach

• Planned vs spontaneous suicide

• Survivors of suicide: the impact on those who are left behind

• Looking after yourself when working with a suicidal person

Step into a world of connection and compassion as we unite therapists, colleagues, and friends from around the world. Join us in building a global therapy community that stands strong, supporting those touched by the profound impact of suicide. In this journey of empathy and understanding, we hold the power to save lives. We look forward to you joining us.

For more details, contact riska.kooiker@lscch.global. Act now, and help us combat the crisis of suicide.