Description
Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention is a two-day workshop designed for professionals and para-professionals in the human services whose roles bring them into regular contact with people at risk of suicide. This workshop aims to help participants:
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Gain an understanding of the problem of suicide
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Identify suicide risk
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Provide a framework for risk assessment and intervention
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Develop appropriate intervention skills
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Understand the limits to confidentiality
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Understand the importance of consultation
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Gain an understanding of self-harming behavior
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Gain an understanding of the link between mental disorders and suicidal behaviors
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Understand the importance of postvention
Presenters
Roger Coghill (AISWA Staff)
Senior Psychologist
Tammy Barnes (AISWA Staff)
Senior Psychologist
Tammy is a Senior Psychologist at AISWA. Tammy has been working as a psychologist with schools at AISWA for over 11 years. Prior to working for AISWA, she worked with schools in the public sector. Tammy has worked in diverse settings in WA which has included working with schools in remote, rural, and metropolitan locations. Part of her work has included delivering training in Youth Mental Health First Aid, Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training and Aussie Optimism Program. Tammy is passionate about mental health prevention and intervention in schools, including the implementation of social and emotional learning programs.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Event Segment
Date / Time
19 Sep 2022 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 16:00Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 7.00
Event Segment
Date / Time
20 Sep 2022 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 16:00Delivery Format : In Person