Suicide Intervention and Prevention

Suicide is not a disease that can be cured. Rather, it is a complex problem for which there is no one cause or cure. Instead there are a range of biological, cultural, economic, social and psychological influencing factors.

Most suicides, however, can be prevented.

Course Papers

This course will provide you with or be able to:
• The necessary skills and tools to work effectively with suicide intervention in whanau;
• Recognize and respond to suicide risk factors,
• Self awareness and self care when working with whanau,
• Planning and development skills to implement strategies for dealing with suicide in whanau,
• Ability to apply concepts and strategies of hauora when working with whanau affected by suicide and abuse issues,
• Demonstrate safe and effective practice.

Entry Criteria

This course is for practitioners who already have a social service qualification or have significant experience working in the social service and health sectors. Applicants must be 25 years + and have been working with violence or in a related field for at least two years and

provide evidence from a current supervisor
provide a brief professional profile
have a current first aid certificate

Enrolment Details

Qualification: National Certificates in Social Service Work in Suicide Intervention Level 6

Location: Acacia House, 19 Louvain St, Whakatāne.
Start Date: 08 July 2012
End Date: 14 November 2012
Available Places: 20
Fee: $3040.00 incl gst and student fee protect *Scholarships available for Bay of Plenty hauora workforce
Delivery: 5 wananga 3 days per month over six months; online tutorials, clinical supervision.

Wananga Dates 2012