Module 11 – Autism and Suicide
A two-day online training.
Module 11 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health
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£192
(inclusive of all course materials)
Are you a practitioner seeking to increase your knowledge when supporting autistic people with co-occurring mental health concerns?
This two-day online training course introduces you to a “Model of understanding the high rates of self-harming and suicides amongst autistic people.” This course will ensure that you have access to the knowledge, skills and tools to both spot the signs and provide early tailored support.
You can take this course as a stand-alone course or as Module 11 in the BPS Approved Certificate and Diploma in Autism and Mental Health. All course materials are available online via a learning management platform so you can complete at your own pace and time.
What will you learn on this course?
- A neuro-informed (inside out) understanding of what increases suicide risk amongst autistic people by drawing on the lived experiences of autistic people with a specific focus on higher rates of bullying, lower employment rates, higher rates of exposure to interpersonal victimisation, higher rates of inpatient admissions).
- Awareness of the current research and evidence base relating to Autism and STB, Suicide Prevention, treatment guidance and related treatment approaches and strategies.
- The knowledge, skills and tools that support the early detection of self-harming behaviours amongst autistic people (neuro-informed spotting the signs tool).
- Awareness of the differences in communication, perception, thinking style and cognitions which form part of an autistic persons lived experience and how this may increase risks of self-harming and suicide (with lack of access to support or adjustments).
- A wider set of adjusted tools and resources for supporting autistic people who self-harm or experience suicidal ideation including resources that draw on the existing evidence base, DBT, ACT and Positive Psychology (includes a comprehensive and visual Neuro-Affirmative Safety Plan Resource with linked worksheets and over 15 separate resources to support increased self-awareness, self-soothing, sensory regulation and access to helpful supports).
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Investment
£192.00 (inclusive of all course materials)
For multiple bookings or for employer invoicing please call 07545 190915.
Discounts are available for multiple bookings.
Resources and Strategies you will take away
• My Neuro-Affirmative Safety Plan Resource Pack (safety planning for when things get difficult)
• Am I Safe? – what does safety look like.
• Creating a safe environment at home
• Creating intense physical sensations (alternatives to self harm)
• Creating upward spirals, “just one thing.”
• How people can help me when I feel distressed.
• Increasing pleasurable feelings
• Who is a safe person? (people I can ask for help)
• Resources for identifying and describing distress
• Spotting the signs of distress and pain
• The things that help me to feel safe
• What are negative thoughts and negative self-talk?
• What is a downward spiral?
• What is positivity and affirmative language?
How many lessons are there in this course?
There are seven lessons in this module/short course including:
Lesson 1: Autism and Self-Harm
Lesson 2: Autism and Suicide
Lesson 3: Impact of bullying, trauma and victimisation
Lesson 4: Services and Settings (impact of lack of adjustments)
Lesson 5: Autism and suicide – evidence-based approaches
Lesson 6: Resources and Skills (creating safety)
Lesson 7: Resources and Skill (increasing awareness and regulation)
What are the benefits of completing this training?
• Understanding of Autism and Self-harming, Suicide and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours (using an inside out & neuro-affirmative approach)
• BPS Approved Certificate of completion (16 hours CPD)
• Work towards the BPS Approved Certification in Autism and Mental Health.
• Ability to adjust practice.
• Specific skills and resources for supporting Autistic people who experience Self-harming behaviours and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours (STB).
• Access to supportive resources, skills, and approaches.
• Increased awareness around your own practice.
• Application of learning into practice.
What else will you take away from this course?
• PDF COURSE HANDOUTS
• FURTHER READING/REFERENCE LIST
• COURSE GUIDE AND WORKBOOK (INCLUDING LESSON PLAN FOR EACH LESSON)
• 12 WEEK ACCESS TO 6 TUTOR LED VIDEOS
• 6 REFLECTIVE PRACTICE WORKSHEETS
• 4 NCAMH PODCAST INTERVIEWS
• NCAMH SAFETY PLAN RESOURCE PACK
• 15 RESOURCES WHICH SUPPORT SELF AWARENESS/SELF SOOTHING AND ACCESS TO HELPFUL SUPPORTS
• 1 MEASURING DISTRESS RESOURCE (NCAMH)
• 2 ARTICLES
• LINKS TO NICE GUIDANCE
• ADDITIONAL LINKS AND RESOURCES
• LINKS TO SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
How long with this course take to complete?
The learning on this online training course equates to approximately 2 days of training (16 hours).
Can I go on to complete the BPS Approved Certificate?
If you would like to go on to complete the BPS Approved Certificate and Diploma please click here to go to the course page. There are a further eleven online modules in the Certificate and Diploma Programme including:
• Module 1: Understanding Autism and Mental health
• Module 2: Core practitioner skills and adjustments to practice
• Module 3: Sensory Awareness and Regulation
• Module 4: Autism, Alexithymia, Masking/Camouflaging and Synesthesia.
• Module 5: Autism and Anxiety
• Module 6: Autism and Depression
• Module 7: Autism and Demand Avoidance
• Module 8: Autism and Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating
• Module 9: Autism and OCD
• Module 10: Autism and BPD
• Module 12: Autism and ADHD