TEFMA Webinar-Talking about suicide
Webinar: Talking about suicide
Date: 19 September 2023
> Cost: Free for TEFMA Members
12:30pm - 1:30pm AEST (NSW/VIC/ACT/TAS/QLD)
12:00am - 1:00pm ACST (SA/NT)
10:30am - 11:30am AWST (WA/HK)
2:30pm - 3:30pm NZST (NZ)
Presenter: Dr Jakqui Barnfield and Emma Kirsopp-Reed
Who should attend?:
Any staff who are interested in learning more about suicide, ways to talk about it, why people think about it, and how to help.
In this webinar, attendees will:
• Understand why someone may be thinking about suicide
• Learn about some of the suicide warning flags
• Find out what they can do if they’re worried about someone or themselves
• Learn where to get help (e.g. Suicide Call Back Service)
A question and answer opportunity will be held at the end of the session.
OUR SPEAKERS:
Dr Jakqui Barnfield is the Director of Clinical Services at On the Line Australia. She has over ten years’ experience as a Director of Nursing and Operations. Jakqui specialises in innovation, strategy implementation and supervision with a strong focus on quality and safety. In her current role, Jakqui manages the counselling for national helplines including Suicide Call Back Service and MensLine Australia. Jakqui is also a qualified mental health nurse and is a passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing. Jakqui’s PhD explored attitudes around suicide.
Jakqui is a Fellow of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses, a Member of the Australian College of Nursing, a member of the Committee of Management of the Gelantipy Bush Nursing Centre, and a member of the Federation University Human Research and Ethics Committee.
Emma Kirsopp-Reed is a well-regarded registered nurse, educator, auditor, clinician, and advocate known for her leadership and change management work in the field of mental health, disability and complex trauma. With a deep-rooted passion for destigmatising and promoting mental wellbeing, she has dedicated her career to advancing our understanding of psychological health and advocating for improved access to care.
As a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience, Emma has provided evidence-informed therapeutic interventions to diverse populations, empowering her clients to overcome challenges and cultivate meaningful lives. Her client-centred and strengths-based approach has earned her a reputation as a compassionate and effective clinician. Emma is a specialist educator in her field and can translate complex concepts into relatable insights, leaving audiences equipped to address mental health challenges.
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Additional Information
Webinar: Talking about suicide
This webinar will be held via Zoom Link. The link will be emailed to you close to the event date.
