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safeTALK
suicideTALK
suicideTALK
safeTALK, about three to four hours in duration. Is training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources.
suicideTALK
suicideTALK
suicideTALK
suicideTALK is a 90-minute to half-day session that invites interested community members to become more aware of suicide prevention opportunities in their community. Deals with stigma around suicide.
But What About Me?
Carl A Macdonald - (MACTU) - Who am I?
I am a happily married family man with a unique back story, (but hasn't everybody got one of them?). Mine is built around a personal recovery journey, which includes over thirty years experience promoting positive Mental Fitness and helping others to survive and then thrive.
As a wellbeing lead, trainer, coach and mentor, I work with businesses groups and individuals to help them to identify solutions which will improve their mental health, then empower them to maintain their mental wellbeing and keep them mentally fit. This will reduce costs, reduce churn and improve performance.
I am available to work with your organisation to identify and design Wellbeing initiatives that will work for you and save your business money. I offer complimentary one hour consultations to explain how this would benefit you. Why not contact me and arrange a call now?
FUN FACT: My favorite Mr. Man is Mr. Happy.
Wellbeing Consultancy - What do I do?
I have been passionate about Wellbeing for many years. My initial focus was my own mental fitness, then supporting others with theirs. I now have a wealth of experience, which includes creating self-care strategies to help people stay well.
This has progressed to the point where I now design bespoke Wellbeing Support sessions, presentations or initiatives tailored to suit the needs of an individual or organisation. A full consulting service covers everything from Wellbeing initiatives, to training for Mental Health First Aiders (as part of a proactive support package), to safeTALK suicide alert trained people, who help identify when someone might be at risk of suicide and then get them to a safe place and the help they need.
I facilitate a range of Wellbeing workshops, plus train a variety of First Aid for Mental Health courses (2 day Leading FAMH, 1 day FAMH, 1 day FAMH Youth and Awareness FAMH, all SQA SCQF) and suicideTALK or safeTALK alert training. Contact me to learn more.
FUN THOUGHT: Aspire to Inspire before I Expire.
First Aid Training - What else do I do?
I teach all the essential First Aid courses in line with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. I will advise you on this or, if necessary, and would be happy to visit with you and carry out a risk assessment. I will then work with you to identify exactly what you need and then I will recommend what is best for your workplace.
Whether you need First Aid at Work 3 day, Emergency First Aid at Work 1 day or Paediatric First Aid I supply the training for you. These courses are Ofqual and SQA Accredited, regulated qualifications. A SCQF award is gained on successful completion. I will add on CPR and AED, Anaphylaxis Management, Oxygen Management and Catastrophic Bleed or Forestry+ if needed.
You might only need a Basic Life Saving session, with CPR and AED, or something more bespoke, with a certificate of attendance, a workshop and something that can count as CPD. A quick call and I will be able to advise.
I design then deliver a range of Wellbeing workshops, plus I offer a variety of First Aid for Mental Health training courses. (There is something to suit anyone interested in MH). These both play an important part in maintaining a healthy workforce. I would love to visit with you and explain how this could work for you. Please contact me to arrange this.
FUNNIEST BONE: Humerus
Certified and Experienced - Am I qualified?
I am hugely qualified by experience. However, it is also important to have certificates to support this. I am a NUCO trained instructor. This means I had to complete a Level 3 Education and Training qualification before I could qualify to teach First Aid and First Aid for Mental Health.
NUCO trainers offer Ofqual Regulated qualifications. The courses have SQA accreditation and SCQF Awards at levels 4/5/6. That's why I am able to offer better quality educational training. I can adapt or add on to courses to suit your needs and provide relevant certification for these.
I recently completed my safeTALK trainer training, which means I am a livingworks provisional trainer. I am ready and equipped to deliver the safeTALK course. This is important to me. Getting as many people trained to be suicide alert or aware can only be a good thing and lives will be saved. If you agree, please contact me to discuss how we can make more people suicide alert.
FUN QUESTION: When will I get my Certificate?
