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SAFER
Supporting suicide safety -
for professionals
Safer is a new workshop developed by the We CAN team. With a focus on supporting professionals in suicide risk assessment, and management this course provides a framework, tools, and exercises to support front-line staff to enhance their skills in risk management and safety planning while building confidence to intervene.
With an approach rooted in current suicide prevention research, cultural awareness, and international models, we have integrated de-escalation and emotional regulation techniques in our program to ensure a more holistic and therapeutic approach to client-centered work.
The objective is to support professionals in managing challenging situations with compassion and skill.
The curriculum includes but is not limited to;
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Considering risk.
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Cultural considerations.
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Suicide thoughts and suicide behaviour.
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SAFER approach.
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De-escalation & Regulation.
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Practitioner self-care.
3 Key Benefits;
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Improved suicide awareness & understanding of causes.
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Enhanced skill & confidence to respond, support & refer.
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Understanding of risk, safety planning & follow-up.
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Taught over 3 hours, using skill practice, role play & interactive activities.
TIMINGS CAN BE ADJUSTED TO 1.2 hour sessions.
Delivered online, hybrid or in-person.
Workshops are available in Arabic & English or hybrid.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs and we will reach out to understand what adjustments you might require. We believe in equity and inclusion so just let us know and we will support you discreetly, however we can.
We CAN certificate on completion.
CPD accreditation in progress.
Cost for independent delegates;
Online & Hybrid: 250 AED
In-person (including printed materials & refreshments): 395 AED
Cost for groups & organisations vary; Reach out and we will produce a quote for your requirements.
Dates for August - December coming soon.