Supporting Youth with Self-Harm and Suicide Tendencies (Level 1)

About Course

Trainer profile:
Dr. Natalie Games holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from James Cook University, Australia. She is a currently working as a Clinical Psychologist dealing with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, including mood and emotional difficulties. Natalie is a full member of the Singapore Psychological Society and a registered Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor with the Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP) and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Natalie specialises in working across the lifespan with children, families, adolescents and adults. Her areas of interest include working with individuals with affective disorders (depression), anxiety (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, etc), self-harm, trauma, identity issues, relationship issues and personality disorders.Natalie has experience with individuals and groups within private, community and public hospital settings in Singapore. She previously worked at National University Hospital (NUH) Paediatric Psychology clinic where she conducted psychological assessments and provided therapy to children and adolescents and their families. Natalie has also worked in NUH and Raffles Counselling Centre with adolescents and adults.

The workshop coverage focuses on equipping participants how to conduct a preliminary assessment of the distressed youth and to make informed follow-on actions such as immediate admission to hospital, recommendation for psychological diagnosis and treatment, etc.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in 15-29 year olds globally, and the rates of young people attempting and completing suicide & self-harm are steadily increasing over time. Mental health professionals & educators who work with youth often find themselves in challenging situations with few resources and little knowledge and training in the area of suicide and self-harm risk assessment, management, treatment, and prevention. They often feel isolated and uncertain when conducting assessments, and may be unaware of the organizational, legal, and ethical requirements associated with at-risk youth.
This workshop is particularly relevant for people who works with vulnerable youths whether in schools or in the community.
The workshop coverage focuses on equipping participants how to conduct a preliminary assessment of the distressed youth and to make informed follow-on actions such as immediate admission to hospital, recommendation for psychological diagnosis and treatment, etc. Three major areas are discussed
The practical workshop is offered in a multi-modal format including immersive and experiential training via role-play, case studies, peer activities, and observation in addition to traditional teaching strategies.