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PACPSL Mind is offering 100 fully-funded places on its Stop Suicide workshop
A mental health charity has been offering suicide prevention training to volunteers working with people experiencing relationship breakdown.
Relationship breakdown, divorce and separation are recognized as factors that can increase the risk of suicide, according to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind.
The charity has offered 100 fully-funded places on its Stop Suicide workshop, throughout May and June.
Lily Anderson, from CPSL Mind, said the charity’s campaign focused on an often complex life situation, which evidence suggested could increase the risk of suicide.
The Stop Suicide campaign aims to build awareness of how everyone can play a part in preventing suicide in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
The charity aims to engage with more than 50 local organizations including community groups and family court staff.
The three-hour workshop will equip participants with the skills they need to recognize suicide warning signs, ask directly about suicide and support individuals at risk. A one-hour suicide prevention talk will be also available.
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While suicidality is complex, research by Samaritans, a charity supporting isolated people, highlights the potential impact of individuals becoming disconnected from domestic relationships and social norms.
“Samaritans’ research highlights the importance of raising awareness of suicide warning signs among anyone who is supporting individuals who are facing a potential breakup, separation or divorce.
“[This] for some, can result in the loss of support networks as well as changes in housing situations, personal finances and contact with children,” said Ms Anderson.
“Our aim with this campaign is to empower those who regularly work alongside people experiencing relationship breakdown, or at risk of doing so, to have open conversations about suicide if they are worried about someone – and know how to respond helpfully to a person at risk,” she added.
The free training is available, both face-to-face and online.
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
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