Working with Suicide: A CPD Course on Prevention and Therapeutic Support

Next cohort starts:
**th ** 2025

This one-day CPD course provides mental health professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and sensitivity needed to work with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or intent.

Through a blend of practical tools, clinical insight, and reflective learning, it supports practitioners in holding safer, more informed therapeutic conversations around suicide.

Participants will explore risk factors, preventative approaches, and the emotional impact of suicide - both for clients and practitioners

Key Details

  • Duration: 1 Day (6 Hours)

  • Format: In-Person Course

  • Qualification: Basecamp CPD Certificate of Completion

  • Fee £95

Who is it for?

This course is designed for:

  • Counsellors

  • Therapists

  • Mental health workers

  • Anyone working with individuals at risk of suicide or affected by suicide

Whether you’re new to the subject or looking to deepen your knowledge, this session is built to support safe, ethical, and effective practice.

Minimum requirement: Recommended for those with experience or a working understanding of mental health support or therapeutic practice.

What Will You Learn?

  • The relationship between suicide and mental health

  • Recognising and understanding suicidal ideation and intent

  • Risk factors and warning signs

  • Suicide prevention frameworks and responses

  • The use and limitations of medication

  • The emotional and practical impact of suicide

  • Supporting clients through ongoing care and recovery

  • Self-care and boundaries for practitioners

What’s Included?

  • 6 hours of in-depth, sensitive training

  • Practical guidance for working with clients at risk

  • Basecamp CPD Certificate

  • Resources, reflection exercises, and support materials

What’s Next?

This is a stand-alone CPD session. Participants may wish to explore further Basecamp courses on trauma, self-harm, safeguarding, or specialist therapeutic approaches.

 FAQs

  • Out courses are held at our new, bigger centre in Chepstow. Top Floor, St Maur, Beaufort Square, Chepstow, NP16 5EP.

  • Booking can now be made online - simply click the link above to secure your spot.

  • Short courses are payable at point of booking - you can now book online directly through our website.

  • Sure - we’re here to help, email your questions to basecampcoop@protonmail.com and we’ll be back in touch as soon as we can.

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