Description
Suitability: These workshops are available for professionals and para professionals from AISWA, CEWA and Department of Education, as well as other agency and non-Government organisations working with young people at risk of suicidal behaviour and non-suicidal self-injury. These workshops are suitable for workers who may be required to discuss suicide risk in their interactions with young people. Participants themselves are encouraged to consider the suitability of the course content and the potential personal impact on themselves before registering.
- Gain an understanding of the problem of suicide
- Identify suicide risk
- Provide a framework for risk assessment and intervention
- Develop appropriate intervention skills
- Understand the limits to confidentiality
- Understand the importance of consultation
- Gain an understanding of self-harming behavior
- Gain an understanding of the link between mental disorders and suicidal behaviors
- Understand the importance of postvention
Presenters
Tammy Barnes (AISWA Staff)
Senior Psychologist
Tammy is a Senior Psychologist at AISWA. Tammy has been working as a psychologist with schools at AISWA for over 11 years. Prior to working for AISWA, she worked with schools in the public sector. Tammy has worked in diverse settings in WA which has included working with schools in remote, rural, and metropolitan locations. Part of her work has included delivering training in Youth Mental Health First Aid, Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training and Aussie Optimism Program. Tammy is passionate about mental health prevention and intervention in schools, including the implementation of social and emotional learning programs.
Mandy Marett (AISWA Staff)
Senior Psychologist
Mandy Marett is a Senior Psychologist with the AISWA School Psychology Service (ASPS) with 25 years’ experience in the field of psychology and education, working across the state of WA and internationally including 5 years living in the Kimberley and the Pilbara regions working with non-government schools. Mandy provides psychology support to a number of the AICS Kimberley schools and several independent schools in the Perth metro area and is passionate about working with schools to support students to achieve academic success and social and emotional wellbeing.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Day 1
Date / Time
26 Mar 2024 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 16:00Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 7.00
Day 2
Date / Time
27 Mar 2024 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 16:00Delivery Format : In Person