Workshop: Basic Risk Assessment Skills for Self-harm and Suicide in Adolescence and Young Adulthood

API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants learn basic risk assessment skills for self-harm and suicide in adolescence and young adulthood

Mental health challenges are a reality for many individuals, and learning how to support others can make all the difference. The workshop focuses on understanding self-harm, suicide risks in young people, and effective risk assessment techniques. You will also develop principles for communicating effectively with adolescents and young adults. The session includes participative learning from case studies.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understanding why young people harm themselves and the risks of suicide
• Establishing a framework for assessing risk when speaking to young people
• Developing principles of communicating to adolescents and young adults
• Participative learning from case studies

Who Should Attend

• Parents or caregivers wanting to learn to identifying risks in young people
• Teachers, coaches or counsellors interested in supporting youth mental health and well-being
• Health professionals or caregivers seeking to learn first response techniques for psychological distress in youths
• Community workers or volunteers wanting to gain practical knowledge for assisting adolescents and young adults in distress

About the Speakers

Dr. Loke Keng Choong
PhD (Applied Psychology), MA (Applied Psychology), MDiv, MA (Biblical Studies), BA

Keng Choong works as a counselling psychologist in a government ministry, having 20 years of counselling experience in various settings, including the social service and healthcare sectors. He is registered with the Singapore Association for Counselling as a registered counsellor, and the Singapore Psychological Society as a registered psychologist. In addition, he is a registered clinical supervisor with these two professional bodies.

Ms. Angeline Yap
MA (Counselling and Community Work), MA (Pastoral Studies), BCS (Hons)

Angeline is currently working as a counsellor at a private hospital. During and after her counselling practicums in various community agencies and a nursing home, she has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. She has counselled on multiple issues, including  depression, anxiety, stress, sleep disturbances, grief, addiction, relationships, and self development. She is a registered counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling.

Registration

CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 27 Jul 2023

NOTE:

1. Your place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.
2. Payment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.
3. Please note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.
4. Please contact the organiser for more enquiries.