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Education

Our education programs aim to provide life skills, knowledge, and understanding that reduce stigma, mitigate crisis, and provide support.

Communication with Care

Developed by Liz Whyte in 2018, this workshop addresses the need for communities to engage in supportive conversations with loved ones during times of stress, overwhelm, or crisis. 
Learning outcomes include:
  • Understanding stress, distress, and crisis
  • Recognising barriers to giving and getting support
  • Foundational communication skills: connection, empathy, questioning, reflection
  • Suicide awareness and self-care
Suitability: Anyone 15 years and older; adaptable to schools, groups, and organisations. Duration: 3, 4, or 6 hours, depending on content covered.
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Mental Health First Aid Training

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based, internationally recognised training that teaches practical skills to support individuals experiencing mental health problems or crises.
Course options: Standard, Youth, Community, Workplace, and Conversations About Suicide.
Learning outcomes include:
  • Recognising signs and symptoms of mental health problems
  • Using an evidence-based action plan to start a supportive conversation
  • Assessing crises and providing initial support
  • Applying self-care as a Mental Health First Aider
Duration: 12-hour course, available face-to-face or blended online/in-person delivery. Includes a Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

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LivingWorks ASIST is the world's leading suicide intervention workshop, helping participants become ready, willing, and able to support someone who may be thinking about suicide.
Learning outcomes include:
  • Understanding attitudes towards suicide and intervention
  • Supporting someone to build a personalised safety plan
  • Connecting people with further help and support
Duration: Two days face-to-face (15 hours). Suitable for anyone 16 or older. Facilitation: Delivered by two registered trainers with a maximum of 30 participants. CPD credits available.

safeTALK: Suicide Alertness for Everyone

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LivingWorks safeTALK is a half-day training helping participants recognise a person with thoughts of suicide and connect them with life-affirming help using the TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, KeepSafe. 
Suitability: Anyone 15 years and older, no preparation required. Format: Face-to-face only, maximum 30 participants.

What Participants Say

"Liz was amazing! She knew how to engage everyone and redirect when required. Very open and an overall amazing facilitator!"
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— Blended Youth MHFA Participant
"I thoroughly enjoyed the MHFA course. You created a warm, safe, and caring environment which allowed us to be open and vulnerable while navigating very heavy topics." 
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— MHFA Course Participant
"Thank you! This training is invaluable and so needed. I honestly think it would be beneficial to make it part of training during studies (Master of Psychology, for example)." 
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— Psychologist ASIST participant
"Absolutely loved this training. It brought real life matters into play and boosted my skills and confidence to approach and assist people with suicidal thoughts." 
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— ASIST participant
Bring Education to Your Community

Bring Education to Your Community

Build confidence, skills and understanding in your community or organisation with Life Foundations. Contact Liz Whyte to discuss workshop delivery, ask about upcoming programs or arrange an obligation-free 10-minute conversation.
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