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Strategies for Prevention of Youth Suicide

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Donna Redman is a writer, speaker, presenter and secondary school teacher

who has worked for several years as a Student Wellbeing Coordinator. She

has extensive experience in adolescent wellbeing, life coaching and works as a Telephone Crisis Supporter for Lifeline.

In 2013 Donna was awarded the NSW Premier’s Anika Foundation Youth

Depression Awareness Scholarship to conduct international research into

strategies being implemented globally for the prevention of youth suicide.

Following the research, Donna recognized the importance of enhancing

teacher confidence in dealing with suicide prevention within the school setting. She drew on her findings to develop

Gatekeeper Workshops to target this specific need.

In 2015 Donna presented on the importance of engaging teachers in

youth suicide prevention at the National Suicide Prevention Australia Conference

in Hobart. She is the author of the young adult fiction novel ‘Awakening

Sebastian’, which communicates a strong preventative message in regard to youth suicide. For information visit

www.awakenyouth.com.au.

.TESTIMONIALS“Having a broad range of experience in Pastoral Care initiatives, Donna has a deep knowledge of what is very challenging (but necessary) subject matter. She delivers this sensitive material in an engaging way and shows educators practical means of supporting youth in need. With so many young people in crisis, I would highly recommend Donna working with your School staff and allowing them to see how vital open conversations can be. Thank you Donna.” (Matthew McMahon – Assistant Principal. Mt Carmel High School)

“Donna Redman presented the staff with an engaging, grounded and optimistic workshop that gave the staff relevant information and realistic steps to take if faced with a situation where a student may be at risk. This was an excellent introduction.” (Judith Hurley, Acting Assistant Principal, Edmund Rice College, Wollongong).

“A wonderful, insightful and professional presentation. A perfect introduction to this very serious and confronting contemporary issue.” (Samantha Boreham, Assistant Principal, Loyola SHS)

Suicide Prevention Workshops assist those working with young people in schools to identify students at risk & link them effectively to mental health professionals, providing them with the support they need. It is recommended that all teaching & support staff who work in contact with young people attend the training. The workshops have been designed to improve staff confidence in approaching the topic of youth suicide by focusing on the following key areas:• Current trends & statistics

pertaining to suicide • The role of the ‘Gatekeeper’ in

suicide prevention• Protective & risk factors for

young people• Warning signs for suicidal

ideation – what to look for• Safe methods of intervention

(including self care & arenas of safety)

• Referring young people at risk• Synthesizing knowledge gained

into real & practical scenarios

Gatekeeper Training(for Y outh Su icide prevention)

Awaken Youth Pty Ltd is endorsed to provide QTC Registered Professional Development for teachers accredited at Proficient Teacher.

Strategies for Prevention of Youth Suicide

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Suicide Prevention WorkshopS(Gateke ep er Train ing)

Donna Re dman

OVERVIEW WORKSHOPNumber of ParticipantsMaximum 80Fee$600 + GSTLength of Workshop: 1 hourMode Face to face interactive workshopWhat to bring Attendees will need to bring a pen. Additional resources will be provided.

HALF DAY WORKSHOPNumber of Participants Optimal group size 30 (however flexible delivery options are available for different group sizes if required)ModeFace to face interactive workshopFee$1300 + GSTLength of Workshop3 hoursWhat to Bring Attendees will need to bring a pen. Additional resources will be provided.

FULL DAY WORKSHOPNumber of Participants Optimal group size 30 (however flexible delivery options are available for different group sizes if required)Mode Face to face interactive workshopFee $2500 + GSTLength of Workshop 5 hoursWhat to bring Attendees will need to bring a pen. Additional resources will be provided.

This workshop is suitable for all teaching and support staff. The session has been designed to fit into a regular staff meeting time slot so all staff can attend without the

expense that comes with sending staff to external PD. The workshop provides an overview of the key areas identified overleaf. It is interactive and provides opportunity for staff input. Completing the Gatekeeper Training Overview Workshop will contribute

1 hour of QTC registered PD addressing 4.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient

Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

This skills focused workshop is suitable for all teaching and support staff. The workshop provides detailed information on the key areas identified overleaf. In addition, the

workshop provides attendees with a clear understanding of the system and legislative requirements and their implications for educators. They will evaluate current proactive

strategies in place at their school as well as designing new methods to improve the wellbeing of students. Attendees will refine their listening, questioning and rapport

building skills to improve the effectiveness of safe interventions conducted with students. Attendees will improve their capacity to refer students at risk.

The workshop is interactive and provides opportunities for input through a diverse range of strategies.

Completing the Gatekeeper Training Half Day Workshop will contribute 3 hours of QTC registered PD addressing 4.4.2 from the Australian

Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

This comprehensive, skills based workshop is suitable for all teaching and support staff. The workshop provides extensive information on the key areas identified overleaf.

In addition, the workshop examines the current societal attitudes towards suicide and how these impact the way we approach suicide prevention in schools. Attendees will

examine the suicidal ‘mindset’ to gain a deeper understanding of the common factors associated with suicidal thinking, to improve their capacity to recognize warning signs.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the system and legislative requirements and their implications for educators. They will evaluate current proactive strategies in place at their school as well as designing new methods to improve the wellbeing of students.

Attendees will refine their listening, questioning and rapport building skills through a process of practical application, to improve the effectiveness of safe interventions

conducted with students. Attendees will improve their capacity to refer students at risk and follow up on students who have been referred to external support agencies. They will also engage in a range of self-care strategies to ensure that they are looking after

their own safety and wellbeing while caring for their students.

The workshop is interactive and provides opportunities for input through a diverse range of strategies.

Completing the Gatekeeper Training Full Day Workshop will contribute 5 hours of QTC registered PD addressing 4.4.2 from the Australian

Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

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Strategies for Prevention of Youth Suicide

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Suicide Prevention WorkshopS(Gateke ep er Train ing)