Episode description

In this incredible episode, Alison Armstrong walks us through the importance of trauma-informed training and the essential skills of intervention when having conversations around challenging topic of suicide. 

Alison is a best-selling author and training specialist with a wealth of experience in the areas of alcohol, drug and suicide prevention. She has developed training across these topics to various stakeholders, organisations, and businesses across the UK and internationally. An excellent trainer and public speaker - and a qualified celebrant - Alison has personally trained over 3,000 people in suicide intervention skills and believes that everyone should be trained to help reduce the stigma of suicide. 

Alison talks Adam through the best practices for kind and compassionate trauma-informed training. Including:

1. How to intervene when someone is having thoughts of suicide 
2. When NOT to use personal stories 
3. Intentional language choices that reduce stigma

This is a must-listen for anyone interested in fostering a safe and welcoming learning environment no matter how challenging the subject. 

Connect with Alison on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-armstrong-602850191/

If you are having thoughts of suicide, help is available right now if you need it. For support for yourself or someone else:

1. Samaritans – Call 116 123, Email jo@samaritans.org
2. Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight every day)
3. National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK - Call 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day)
4. Papyrus - Call 0800 068 41 41, Text 07860 039967, Email pat@papyrus-uk.org
5. Shout - Text "SHOUT" to 85258
6. NHS - Call 111, select option 2
7. Call your GP and ask for an emergency appointment

If you have seriously harmed yourself or you feel that you may be about to harm yourself, call 999 for an ambulance.

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