Suicide Intervention Skills: Help Clients Choose Life

Neuro Balance Australasia
Mar 21, 2017
2 min read

Updated: Jan 4

Choosing Life with Nexus College — Equip Yourself to Save Lives: Suicide Intervention Training

A practical, one-day intensive that builds your confidence to recognise suicide risk, have the conversation, and guide someone toward immediate safety and ongoing support.

Who it’s for...

Counsellors & psychotherapists
Psychologists & social workers
Nurses, allied health & frontline health practitioners
Teachers, student wellbeing teams & youth workers
Aged care staff & community support workers

What you’ll be able to do...

Spot warning signs (overt, covert, and “quiet” signals) and respond without hesitation
Ask clear, compassionate questions about suicide in a way that reduces shame and increases safety
Map risk and protective factors using a structured assessment chart to guide next steps
Build a workable safety plan and a “circle of support” (family, friends, services, clinicians)
Create a local resource toolkit you can use immediately in your setting and referral network

Format...

In-person intensive - live online delivery available on selected dates.

Time + CPD hours...

1 full day approx. 7 CPD hours but check with your professional body.

Assessment Options...

None a certificate of attendance provided. We encourage that you also undertake the Live Online Nexus CPD Assessment Interview which validates learning outcomes for the Australia / Asia-Pacific context and includes Nexus College Certificate of Attendance for various peak bodies recognition.

Provider...

Delivered by Nexus College Australasia under licence from Neuro Balance Australasia. The program is developed by Richard Hill (MindScience Institute)Book here: (insert booking link)Can’t find a date that suits? Email us and we’ll notify you when the next workshop is scheduled.

Note: This training supports professional intervention capability and complements—rather than replaces—your organisation’s crisis protocols and local emergency pathways.