Suicide is a major public and mental health concern in communities around the world. In Singapore, there is at least ONE suicide a day. For every suicide death, there is an estimate of 20-25 suicide attempts (WHO). Suicide is the leading cause of death for young persons aged 10-29 in Singapore.

As Social Service practitioners, we are likely to encounter suicide situations in our daily work. Practitioners need to acquire critical competencies to handle suicide crisis ethically and professionally. The SOS ‘Suicide Intervention Skills Workshop’ (SISW) maps the learning outcomes according to the ‘Core Competency Model’ (CCM) (2013; 2019) suicide intervention training framework that outlines evidence-based skills necessary for effective suicide. Drawing on local data, real-life scenarios and stakeholders’ input, this training seeks to equip learners with up-to-date knowledge and skills contextualised for local applications.

Who This Course Is For:

Preferably with relevant qualification or experience in the area of Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Casework management, Education or the like

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;

• Be able to use numeracy skills equivalent to the Employability Skills Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 6; and

• 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 personal attitudes and reactions towards suicide

2. Recognise local statistics and evidence for practice

3. Demonstrate therapeutic empathy and compassionate inquiry towards a collaborative practitioner-client relationship

4. Assess and differentiate suicide risk level

5. Apply interventions according to suicide-risk levels

6. Recognise social support systems and community resources

7. Relate legality, ethical issues and documentation surrounding suicide work

8. Use a debriefing framework for self-care and peer-care

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 (2 hours)

Day 1: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Day 2: 9:00am – 3:30pm

Written Assessment (1 hour 30 minutes per learner)
Day 2: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Role Play Assessment (1 hour ONLINE per learner)

Day 3 - 5: 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.)

*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