Virtual – Zoom

In this webinar, we will discuss what resiliency is, steps toward building resiliency, and how it relates to suicidality. Many experts working in suicide prevention believe that shifting efforts away from focusing on risk factors and towards focusing on resiliency can be a better way to help people that are struggling. While resiliency is not something that can be developed overnight, it can be improved upon with time and effort. We will discuss exercises and activities that can be done to help build resiliency and is for anyone who wants to learn more about supporting their well-being or others.

We know that men are more likely to die by suicide, but why? During this session, Samaritans will discuss the theories behind this phenomenon. We will focus on what contributes to higher rates of male suicides as well as if there are any gender-specific interventions.

This practice session is designed for those who have attended our general gatekeeper session. It will allow those who are anxious or inexperienced to practice asking someone if they are feeling suicidal. A Samaritans facilitator will explore the many ways a person can ask this question, break down the reasons why someone should ask the question, and cover the follow-up questions that can be asked for a risk assessment.

Samaritans’ version of “Suicide Prevention 101" is tailored to the general adult population. It serves as a great starting point for any person to get a feel for Samaritans as an organization, the services the organization provides, and for the prevention work we generally offer the public.

More than ever, individuals are taking to social media to share posts, words, and resources that matter to them. When it comes to topics like suicide, individuals have some responsibility to post in a stigma-reducing, respectful way in order to support loss survivors and those struggling.