Suicide Talk; A Conversation to Create Awareness
Due to the high number of requests for this session as a webinar, we are happy to announce that it is going to be made available for free thanks to the generous sponsorship of Columbine United Church.
- Many young people are struggling right now. They are missing major milestones in their life, missing the face-to-face connections with their friends, missing the activities and events that give them a sense of achievement and success. The uncertainty of life and disruption of what they know as “normal” can create feelings of anxiety and depression and those feelings and thoughts might lead to suicidal thinking.
- For adults, the same can be said. Many are struggling right now with the uncertainty of their job, their health, and the health of their family. Additionally, the concern of financial loss and what impact that can have. The uncertainty of life and disruption of what they know as “normal” can create feelings of anxiety and depression and those feelings and thoughts might lead to suicidal thinking.
We CAN do something for the people that we are concerned about. Let’s talk about suicide and ways we can be aware of risks and warning signs. More importantly, let’s talk about what we can do to help keep someone safe.
Lori will be hosting two free webinars. One will focus on our concern for young people. Another will focus on adult concerns. Please register for this live webinar. Space will be limited so register early.
Youth Leaders, Parents, Teens (15 and older) & Organizations that Work with Youth:
April 30, 2020 1:00 MST 75 minutes
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Suicide is a health issue that effects every community with youth among the highest risk groups. Suicide Talk: A Conversation to Create Awareness is designed to build confidence in help-seeking behavior for all teachers, parents, and community youth leaders alike. The webinar removes the stigma of what can often be a difficult topic, creating space for an open and honest discussion and providing tools – specific to youth – to define risk factors and warning signs; understand and develop coping skills; identify resources for support; and more. Though not faith-based, this webinar is sponsored by Columbine United Church, a community advocate for suicide awareness and prevention.
Various Industry Staff and Leaders:
May 6, 2020 11:00 MST 75 minutes
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Suicide is a health issue that effects every community; however, given the right tools, individuals in each community have the power to become aware of those that are most at-risk. Suicide Talk: A Conversation to Create Awareness aims to do just that. The webinar removes the stigma of what can often be a difficult topic, creating space for an open and honest discussion and providing tools for individuals to define risk factors and warning signs of those in their community; understand and develop coping skills; identify resources for support; and more. Though not faith-based, this webinar is sponsored by Columbine United Church, a community advocate for suicide awareness and prevention.