Post-crisis management for suicide loss involves activities that support the suicide survivors against the pervasive and persistent effects of the traumatic death through psychoeducation, psychological interventions, and mobilisation of resources. This can range from short to long-term intervention.

At Level 1, the focus is on rendering immediate assistance and support to suicide survivors. Participants will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to provide post-crisis support following a suicide death, drawing on current literature, real-life scenarios and simulated role play practices.

Who This Course Is For:

Practitioners, para-counsellors or those in supervisory positions who may encounter suicide losses in the course of their work and are potentially required to extend immediate post-crisis support to those affected by suicide death.

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 6;

• Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 6;

• 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. Examine own attitude and barriers towards working with suicide and traumatic grief

2. Determine level of support needed for survivors after a suicide death

3. Demonstrate essential attending skills in response to suicide loss and traumatic grief reactions

Mode of Delivery:

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

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

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 (1 hour)

Day 1: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Written Assessment (30 minutes per learner)
Day 1: 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Role Play Assessment (30 minutes ONLINE per learner)

Day 2 - 5: 9:00am – 5:00pm

*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.)

*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

Terms and Conditions

Do note that fees are strictly non-refundable once payment has been made. To view the full terms and conditions of our training programmes, please click here.

Trainer Profile:

Ms Charlene Heng brings over 20 years of experience in social work specialising in crises intervention.

Master in Social Work, National University of Singapore

Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)

Mr Shawn Lai Jun Yin brings over 12 years of experience in counselling specialising in youth and crisis support.

Graduate Diploma in Social Work, Singapore University of Social Sciences

Bachelor Degree in Counselling, Singapore University of Social Sciences

Mr Nathan Khor Gui Wei brings over 12 years of experience in counselling specialising in crises intervention.

Master’s degree of Abnormal & Clinical Psychology, Swansea University

Enquiry:

externaltraining@sos.org.sg/ 6221 2122