Alternatives to Suicide Group Facilitator Training (West Springfield, Mass)

1080 Riverdale Street,West Springfield MA 01089

17 August, 2022

Description

The Alternatives to Suicide approach was developed by the Wildflower Alliance in 2009 as one of the only peer-to-peer groups that allows for in-depth discussion of suicidal thoughts. Rather than risk assessment and behavior control, these groups are based in creating a non-judgmental space in which to break the silence and shame around suicide (and other "taboo" topics.) This training is specifically for people who have personal experience navigating thoughts of suicide. Please reach out for alternative training resources if you do not openly identify with having suicidal thoughts at any point of your life.There are a growing number of Alternatives to Suicide groups in the US and beyond... Join us and be a part of the movement. We strongly encourage you to read the following article before purchasing a ticket for this training: https://www.communitypsychology.com/new-approach-to-suicide/TRAINING DATES AND TIMES: Each day of this in-person training will run from 9AM to 5PM at the Clarion Hotel in West Springfield. Training dates are Wednesday, August 17th, Thursday, August 18th and Friday, August 19th. Attendance on all three days is required to complete this training.TRAINING PREREQUISITES: This training is primarily intended for people who have some basic facilitation skills and/or training, though not absolutely required so long as it is understood that the training is not designed to provide these basic skills. Please come prepared to explore suicide support through a social justice and harm reduction lens. "Alternatives to Suicide" groups operate outside of many of the common assumptions of the current Western medical paradigm.