Suicide Awareness
A half day for Clergy, Readers, Counsellors and anyone involved in Pastoral Work. Led by the Revd. Andrew De SmetThursday 26th April 2018 9.30am to 12.30pm At York Diocesan Offices, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4XT
Responding to someone who is saying they are suicidal, or who you think may be suicidal can leave you feeling anxious and unsure what to do, a life is at stake.
The aims of this session are to:
- To increase awareness of suicidal thoughts and feelings.
- To look at suicide risk.
- To explore how best to help those who are feeling suicidal.
Andrew De Smet is the York Diocesan Coordinator and Adviser in Pastoral Care, a parish priest, counsellor/psychotherapist, mediator and spiritual director with experience in training, and a former Samaritan volunteer.
Please see the attached flyer for more details or contact training@yorkdiocese.org to book.