Suicide Prevention & Postvention.
The hardest conversation.
The most critical training.
We need to stop whispering about suicide in the workplace.
It is the ultimate crisis, and hoping it won't happen isn't a strategy. Whether you want the globally recognised gold-standard in suicide first-aid or a custom-built blueprint to handle both prevention and the devastating aftermath of a loss, we give your teams the life saving skills to intervene safely.
Course Introduction
Course Introduction
When someone is in a deep mental health crisis, people often panic. They worry about saying the wrong thing, overstepping boundaries, or making it worse. But silence is the only wrong answer.
We offer two distinct pathways to equip your organisation for the unthinkable.
First, we deliver LivingWorks ASIST, the world's leading suicide intervention workshop, giving your team a rigorous, internationally recognised framework. Second, because we know that crisis management doesn't end with prevention, we have built our own bespoke Red Umbrella Prevention & Postvention course. This shorter session covers how to spot the signs early, but critically, it also tackles postvention, the practical, legal, and deeply emotional blueprint of what to do if an employee does lose their life to suicide.
Led exclusively by qualified therapists and mental health professionals, these courses are handled with the highest level of clinical care, safety, and no-nonsense practical guidance.
The Vitals at a Glance
Who it’s for:
HR professionals, line managers, first aiders, and anyone in high-stress industries. But honestly? It’s for absolutely anyone who wants to ensure they never have to look back and wish they knew what to say or do when a human life is on the line.
Time Commitment:
You choose your depth. Go all-in with the 2-Day intensive ASIST workshop, or opt for our custom Half-Day or 1-Day Red Umbrella session that tackles both prevention and the organisational aftermath of a tragedy.
The Delivery:
Led strictly by practicing therapists and mental health professionals. ASIST is delivered exclusively face-to-face to ensure absolute group safety during intense practical sessions, while our bespoke Red Umbrella course is available both Live Online and Face-to-Face.
The Qualification:
Two paths to certification. Depending on the course you select, you'll walk away with either the globally renowned Official LivingWorks ASIST Certification or our signature Red Umbrella Specialty Certificate.
Unmatched Aftercare:
Our ultimate emotional safety net. Because this training explores deeply sensitive topics, our support doesn't end at the exit door. All attendees get direct phone and email access to our expert squad during working hours for post-course advice. If the content triggers personal struggles or your role as an intervener takes an emotional toll, we bypass the queues and connect you directly with a qualified therapist for 1-to-1 care, alongside exclusive access to our upcoming online peer community.
The Big Takeaway:
A workforce completely stripped of the fear of discussing suicide, armed with the life-saving confidence to step in safely during a crisis, and backed by a resilient operational framework to protect your team through any outcome.
Module list
Facing our own personal and societal attitudes toward suicide to build a safe, non-judgmental space for intervention.
Learning to spot the subtle "invitations" for help and developing the confidence to ask the question about suicide directly and clearly.
Diving into the person’s story to explore the complex tug-of-war between their reasons for dying and their reasons for living.
Building a practical, collaborative "KeepSafe" action plan to ensure the person's immediate physical safety.
Connecting the person in crisis with sustainable, long-term community resources and professional support networks for ongoing care.
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