Introduction

Suicide is a difficult and often taboo subject. However, we can all learn how to listen to and help someone who is having suicidal thoughts. This workshop will provide understanding and answers questions many of the crisis interventionists have about suicide, such as Why do people kill themselves? How do I ask someone if they are feeling suicidal? What do I say or do if they say they are suicidal? How do I deal with the strong emotions suicide generates?

Participants will learn basic information about suicide and basic practical skills for suicide prevention and intervention.

Objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand basic myths and facts about suicide
• Learn how to spot the signs and risk factors of suicide
• Identify the protective factors to reduce the risk of suicide
• Develop intervention skills and strategies when encountering people with suicidal risk
• Be aware of the elements of survivor grief
• Understand the feelings and reactions of suicide survivor
• Know about community referral sources

Target audience

Open to pastors, church workers, lay counselors and anyone who wish to be equipped to help others more effectively.

Date:
20 Mar 2021 , Saturday

 Time:
2:00pm – 5:00pm via Zoom

Fees:

• RM40 for NACC members
• RM80 for non-members

NACC Contact Hours Awarded: 2 hours

Payment:

1. Online registration and payment below
2. Crossed cheque in the name of “National Assoc of Christian Counsellors” and send by post to the NACC office at:
   2-2B, Block K, Jalan PJU 1/3A, Sunway MAS Commercial Centre, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
3. Registration via email and Online Transfer to Bank account, with your full name and membership number (if any):
   Name: National Association of Christian Counsellors, Malaysia
   MBB A/C No. 5122 3134 8681

** Important: For payment methods 2 & 3, please email your registration and bank in or transfer payment confirmation to: office@nacc-malaysia.org otherwise we cannot register you for this event.