Course Duration
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Location
Off Site
Course Cost
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Do I have to pay this fee?
These courses receive government funding and are therefore FREE to all learners who are aged 19+, living in England and an EU resident for at least 3 years (subject to an eligibility check).
Course Code
DL4076
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Course Summary
Unit 01: Introduction to suicide and self-harm awarenessIn this section learners will learn what is meant by self-harm and suicide and some common reasons why individuals may self-harm or attempt suicide. They will gain an understanding of the triggers which might cause children, young people or adults to self-harm or attempt suicide. They will consider why groups with protected characteristics may be more likely to attempt suicide.
You will learn about co-occurring disorders and how they can interact with self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
You will learn how individuals with suicidal thoughts can be affected by national and international events, along with personal events that can influence an individual to self-harm or attempt suicide.
You will learn how socio-economic factors can have a negative impact on individuals at risk of self-harm and suicide.
You will consider how self-harm and suicide are portrayed in the media and the impact this can have on individuals who self-harm or are considering suicide, their family members, and those who are grieving a death by suicide.
You will look at commonly adopted attitudes or stereotypes towards self-harm and suicide and the effects that these can have on children, young people and adults who are self-harming or considering suicide.
Unit 02: Recognising signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals
In this section you will learn about the signs that someone may display if they are self-harming or considering suicide and be able to identify behavioural, cognitive, psychosocial and physical signs of self-harm in children, young people and adults.
You will learn to identify initial signs that a child, young person or adult may be considering suicide and signs that might be displayed by a child, young person or adult who is planning to self-harm or attempt suicide imminently.
You will learn the importance of distinguishing between accidental and self-inflicted wounds and injuries and how to initially approach someone who may be self-harming or considering suicide.
You will consider the range of professional and non-professional individuals who might be in a position to approach a child, young person or adult who is suspected of self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
You will learn how to distinguish between accidental and self-inflicted wounds and injuries and how to approach children, young people and adults when it is suspected that they have self-harmed.
You will gain an understanding of why self-harm or suicidal thoughts might be difficult to recognise and the range of tactics that might be used by an individual who self-harms or is having suicidal thoughts to direct attention away from their situation. You will consider the types of thoughts someone who is feeling suicidal may be having about themselves and their loved ones.
Unit 03: Principles of suicide and self-harm prevention
In this unit you will gain an understanding of the thoughts and feelings individuals may express when considering self-harm and suicide. You will learn about the importance of considering the individual’s feelings when holding a conversation with them about self-harm and suicide and why it is important to stay calm when talking to an individual. You will also learn about when a conversation with an individual showing signs of self-harm or suicide is appropriate and crucial.
You will learn about why it is important to ask direct questions to prevent self-harm and suicide, the barriers that individuals may come across when talking about this, and methods of overcoming these barriers.
You will consider the impact of self-harm and suicide on family, friends and society and ways friends and family can help children, young people and adults through episodes of self-harm and suicidal tendencies.
You will understand the importance of friends and family acknowledging the feelings that are being displayed by an individual who is expressing thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
You will learn about the importance of reducing access to tools which may be used by individuals to self-harm or attempt suicide in a time of crisis and look at local and national sources of support for issues related to self-harm and suicide for individuals, families and loved ones. You will also look at the support available to aid the prevention of self-harm and suicide and the importance of guiding individuals towards support, resources and suicide prevention campaigns.
You will learn about healthy coping strategies and a healthy lifestyle for promoting mental health, their benefits, and how they can contribute to the prevention of self-harm and suicide. You will also consider the importance of self-care when supporting others.
Unit 04: Support for individuals when dealing with grief after suicide
In this section you will learn about grief, the five stages of grief and common emotions that may be experienced by individuals going through grief. You will consider why emotions experienced after the suicide of a loved one may differ from those felt after death in other circumstances, and the effectiveness of talking about emotions when grieving. You will gain an understanding of the individuals who can be affected by grief following the suicide of an individual and how people with different connections to the deceased may be affected.
You will learn how grief can lead to suicidal thoughts. You will also learn about the positive effects of grief. You will gain an understanding of why support is important for an individual who is grieving and the sources of external support available to them.
Course Requirements
Entry Requirements
* You must be aged 19+* You must live in England (not available to people living in Ireland, Scotland or Wales)
* You must have been an EU resident for at least 3 years
* No qualifications are necessary for you to start the course.
All learners are subject to an eligibility check before you can start the course. You may be required to forward information to us about your current employment or income/benefit status to allow you to get started.
How Is It Assessed
Assessment is based on answering questions either online or by completing a paper-based question/answer paper.How Is It Taught
As you work through the learning materials, you will have the support of a knowledgeable assessor/tutor who will give you support, advice and guidance on the course content as well as providing robust feedback on the work you complete. This course consists of 2 assessments to be completed 4 weeks apart. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Self-Harm & Suicide Awareness & Prevention.What Could I do Next
After completing a distance learning qualification and receiving confirmation from your assessor that the course has been achieved, you are able to enrol on another distance learning qualification.What Else Do I Need To Know
The assessments are divided into units and submission of answers is per unit. Support is available from your assessor throughout the course and after the completion of each unit when the assessor will assess the answers provided and provide written feedback.Entry Requirements
* You must be aged 19+* You must live in England (not available to people living in Ireland, Scotland or Wales)
* You must have been an EU resident for at least 3 years
* No qualifications are necessary for you to start the course.
All learners are subject to an eligibility check before you can start the course. You may be required to forward information to us about your current employment or income/benefit status to allow you to get started.