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Organizations Served:
Clifton Park EMS
Colonie EMS
The Lions Club
Belmont Fire Department
Highland School District
Saratoga Springs
Fire Department
Training
Many organizations struggle with people who are experiencing emotional distress. Our training focuses on identifying interpersonal distress signals/warning signs and help people to identify community resources for help.
What about the men, women, and children struggling with suicidal thoughts?
- Do you know how to identify the signs?
- What can you do to approach a person who is struggling?
- How can you ensure success to prohibit them from taking action?
We can help
John Connors has been training people for over 25 years. His expertise has traditionally been sought out to work with service professionals across multiple disciplines. John collaborates closely with his clients and becomes an essential piece of the team’s success.
Recently, he has been asked about training people on social issues, more specifically suicide prevention. Did you know that more Americans die from suicide than homicide? At a point in their careers, many employers, managers, and supervisors from all industries are faced with a suicide situation.
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to identify a person struggling with suicide and have the courage, and training, to approach that person and help?
Courage Through Action
Why:
Hopelessness is a terrible state of mind. It is imperative we deliver
messages that give people hope and belonging. This requires courage
and commitment to take necessary action.
How:
Educating people about suicide and not being afraid to reach out
and ask, “Is there anything I can do to help you?”
What:
A change in people’s attitude by recognizing communication,
knowledge and awareness saves lives.
Q: How can we make a difference in someone’s life?
A: The sooner a warning sign of suicidal behavior is detected the better the
outcome of a suicidal crisis.