Survivor of Suicide Speaker Training

Suicide survivors (those who have lost a loved to suicide) play an important role in increasing awareness about suicide. By speaking about their personal loss and sharing the story of their loved one’s life and death, survivors can promote healing and understanding, which in turn supports and encourages suicide prevention efforts. Suicide is a very complex issue and a great deal of research has been done about how to talk about suicide in a safe manner and in a way that will not increase the risk for those who are vulnerable.

NAMI NH's two-day training teaches speakers how to share their story in a safe and effective manner. The first day of the training focuses on the basics of public speaking, issues to be aware of around speaking about suicide, safe messaging, honing your message for particular audiences/media, and composing your personal story. The second day provides an opportunity for participants to share their presentation, evaluate themself, get feedback from the group, discuss how to be responsive to audiences, and review possible responses to difficult questions. Participants are asked to commit to both training days.

Next Training
October 22 and 23, 2011
9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm

NAMI NH
15 Green Street
Concord, NH 03301

To register, please fill out this information sheet.

Lunch will be provided.

This training is limited to 8 participants. If you have any questions please contact Becky McEnany at 603.545.7267 or via Email.

The training is free of charge to participants and is made possible through funding from SAMHSA and the NH Bureau of Behavioral Health. If you are a NH survivor who lives too far away to travel both days and needs financial help for hotel accommodations, please contact Becky. We may be able to help on a limited basis.