PTO Wellness Series: Be Sensitive Be Brave - March 20th
March 20, 2023 7-9pm
Note: This event is longer than our regular PTO meetings but the topic requires the two hours for our families to get the most from it.
Be Sensitive Be Brave for Suicide Prevention
A Culturally Responsive Workshop on Suicide Prevention
Workshop Description (2 hrs):
“Be Sensitive, Be Brave: Suicide Prevention” (2 hrs) infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational workshop in suicide prevention. The workshop teaches community members to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and to help connect individuals with appropriate services. Participants will learn to recognize suicide risk, how to ask individuals if they are thinking about suicide, and connect them with help. This workshop discusses navigating conversations about suicide across diverse populations, with the aim of equipping community members to be culturally responsive within their communities
Workshop Goals
With a cultural and diversity lens:
• Learn how to identify signs of suicide
• Practice sensitively and confidently asking individuals if they are considering suicide
• Learn how to connect individuals at risk of suicide with the appropriate resources & community supports
• Learn to approach suicide prevention in a culturally sensitive manner
If you know someone who is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please reach out for 24/7 crisis support: call 988 or text “HOME” to 741741.