As part of the West Highlands and Skye project, we are pleased to be offering a number of training opportunities to employers and communities in the region.
Information Webinars
Samaritans are hosting a programme of webinars – raising awareness of emotional health, suicide, self-harm, how to seek and provide support, as well as an introduction to listening skills.
There are five webinars in the series:
- Emotional health and wellbeing
- Challenging myths about suicide
- Self-harm
- Staying resilient
- How to listen
Each session will include an introduction to Samaritans and then focus on a specific theme, sharing ways to contact or signpost to Samaritans. There will also be the chance to find out more about volunteering opportunities with Samaritans in the West Highlands and Skye area.
Digitally delivered information webinar/s for your staff team or community group. These one-hour sessions are an excellent way to build knowledge and awareness on a range of topics. Webinars can be delivered at a time that suits you, e.g. team meeting or lunch time learning.
Available Programmes
Emotional Health and Wellbeing (Sign Up Closed)
This webinar covers:
- An overview of Samaritans – who we are and what we do.
- What is emotional health?
- Recognising vulnerability.
- Tips to support your own, and others, emotional health.
- Samaritans: there for everyone.
Challenging myths about suicide (Sign Up Closed)
This webinar covers:
- An overview of Samaritans – who we are and what we do.
- The profile of suicide in Scotland
- Five common myths about suicide
- Contacting and signposting to Samaritans
Self-Harm
This webinar covers:
- An overview of Samaritans – who we are and what we do.
- The link between emotional health and self-harm.
- Supporting someone who self-harms. 
- Self-harm as a risk factor for suicide.
- How to contact and signpost to Samaritans 
Next available date: Wednesday 27th September 1-2pm
Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/684853233457
Staying resilient
This webinar covers:
- The connection between emotional health and resilience.
- The potential impact of stress on resilience and wellbeing – and how to recognise and respond to warning signs of stress.
- How negative ‘self-talk’ can impact self-esteem and resilience.
- Practical strategies to strengthen our personal resilience.
Next available date: Wednesday 4th October 1-2pm
Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/684856122097
How to listen
This webinar covers:
- Introduction to Samaritans
- Signs of vulnerability
- Initiating a supportive conversation
- Active listening
- Supporting the person – not fixing the problem
- Samaritans: how we can support you
Next available date: Wednesday 11th October 1-2pm
Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/684874466967
FAQ's for Information Webinars
Who are the webinars for?
The webinars are suitable for anyone who would like to increase their awareness and knowledge on any of the topics listed. The information webinars are ideal for lunch time learning or to feature as part of a staff meeting/development session. One or more webinars can be delivered to your organisation in the West Highlands or Skye.
How are the webinars delivered?
Webinars are one hour long and delivered by a trained Samaritans facilitator online.
Is there a cost?
The webinars are fully funded so no charge is applicable to participants in the West Highlands and Skye.
What is required of my organisation?
The webinar/s are delivered online to your staff team of a minimum of 8 - there is no maximum number, although ‘open’ courses will be available where individuals can join. Details of ‘open’ webinars will be made available throughout the year.
We would require you to recruit the participants from your organisation and provide IT access. A delivery date would be agreed and booking procedures undertaken.
Please let us know if you would like to discuss booking a course for your team.
Contact - Fiona Thompson, West Highland & Skye Project Manager: [email protected]