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Blended

Para-Counselling to Support Persons at Risk of Suicide (Classroom & Asynchronous)

By Charlene

Certification of completion

SSG

SGD 600.00

Currently, there is no class for registration.

Description

Para-counselling is a vital skill set for those looking to support individuals in emotional distress or at risk of self-harm and suicide.

By equipping healthcare and community workers with para-counselling skills, we enhance their ability to respond promptly and effectively to mental health emergencies. This proactive approach can significantly reduce the incidence of suicide and self-harm in various settings. To reinforce learning, it is essential to regularly revisit key concepts and frameworks, engage in role-play scenarios, and participate in self-reflection activities. Continuous practice, feedback, and professional development are encouraged to ensure retention and application of the learned techniques.

Who This Course Is For:

Preferably Social Service associates, para-counsellors, volunteers or persons who work with beneficiaries from the social service sectors.

The skills and knowledge for this course, which the learner is assumed to possess, are as follows:

• Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 5;

• Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 5;

• Learners need to have basic knowledge of computer skills

What You’ll Learn:

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
1. Identify common types of communication barriers encountered in para-counselling with persons at risk of suicide
2. Identify types of listening techniques to engage persons at risk of suicide
3. List the types of questioning techniques to communicate with persons at risk of suicide
4. Describe key communication frameworks used in supporting persons at risk of suicide as per care plan
5. Identify the key ethical principles that govern confidentiality and privacy in supporting persons at risk of suicide

Mode of Delivery:

Blended learning (Asynchronous E-Learning, Facilitated Classroom Training)

1. Asynchronous E-Learning: Videos, drag-and-drop, reflection, discussion forums

2. Facilitated classroom training: Lectures, Demonstrations, Case studies, Brainstorming, Experiential Activities, Role-Playing, Reflection

Training at SOS Office, 10 Cantonment Close Level 1 Singapore 080010
Day 0: Asynchronous E-Learning (3.5 hours)

Day 1: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Day 2: 9:00am – 4:30pm

Written Assessment (30 minutes per learner)
Day 2: 4:30pm – 5:15pm

Role Play Assessment (30 minutes ONLINE per learner)

Day 3 - 4: 9:00am – 5:30pm

*Trainer will share more on the role play assessment schedule during the training.

Assessment Details:

This course includes assessment components.

Course Fee:

(Please note that the fees listed are for your reference only. The final course fee may vary based on learner’s eligibility.)

Item	Amount*
Full Course Fee	$600.00
Fee (after SGG funding) Learners who are Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) aged below 40	$300.00
Fee (after SGG funding) Learners who are Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above	$180.00

*We do not charge GST

Learners may use Skills Future Credits to pay course fee:

· How to claim Skills Future Credits Guide

Important Notice: Payment Required Before Course Commencement

Fee Remarks:

SSG funding is available for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only. For more information on SSG Training Grants, please visit:

· Skills Future Funding for Individuals

· Skills Future Funding for Employer-sponsored Individual

· Skills Future Credit

Trainer Profile:

Ms Ang Ai Nee brings over 16 years of coaching experience and has been a trainer with SOS since 2017.