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Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention


Client(s)	Crisis Support Services
Audience	Telephone counsellors
Aim	For participants to recognise and act upon warning signs of suicide, to assess and respond appropriately to people at risk of suicide.
Modules	1
Duration	45 minutes
Description	A comprehensive and practical module. Includes an introduction to the CSS Counselling and Crisis Intervention Models, exploration of personal attitudes towards suicide, familiarisation with and practice using the Risk Assessment Guide. Other activities include participating in a simulated telephone conversation with a person at risk. Interactive questions throughout enable learners to try out their understanding and develop confidence.
Features	Simulated telephone conversation with a person at risk of suicide.
Media types	Voice-over, animation, photos, interactive questions.
Challenges	A challenging subject area that required expertise and sensitivity
Delivery	CD-ROM
Outcomes	Module has been favourably reviewed and is currently being used.