Event Date07 May 2026 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10:00]
CPD Hours1.5 hrs
CPD CategoryCategory 2: Skills and Knowledge
OrganiserAASW National ([email protected])
Event FormatLive Online
Practice & careerMental Health, Clinical SW
Event Date07 May 2026 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10:00]
CPD Hours1.5 hrs
CPD CategoryCategory 2: Skills and Knowledge
OrganiserAASW National ([email protected])
Event FormatLive Online
Practice & careerMental Health, Clinical SW
Capability level: Emerging, Evolving
Event description:
The fear of a client attempting suicide can often influence our clinical judgment, leading many practitioners to rely heavily on referral to emergency services. While this is sometimes necessary, it can also mean that opportunities for supportive, social, and therapeutic interventions are missed. Misperceptions about suicidal risk remain common, with too little emphasis placed on the broader social determinants of mental health and wellbeing.
This program offers participants the chance to explore suicide prevention through an evidence-informed lens, moving beyond a purely clinical risk-management approach. It will highlight the importance of social context, relationships, and community in supporting people experiencing suicidality. The training will also provide a safe space for practitioners to reflect on their own responses to acute distress and to strengthen confidence in working with clients compassionately and effectively.
Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for social workers seeking to strengthen their knowledge, challenge assumptions, and build confidence in discussing suicide and supporting clients experiencing suicidal distress.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
Event structure:
Introduction (10 minutes)
Learning Session 1: Predicting and preventing suicide – what is possible (25 mins)
Learning Session 2: How to talk about suicide (15 minutes)
Learning Session 3: Myths and realities (25 minutes)
Conclusion + Q&A (15 minutes)
Can't attend live? Your registration includes a copy of the presentation slides and 2 weeks' free access to the event recording.
AASW Credentials: Mental Health (General), Clinical SW
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