Let's Talk About... LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention (10 September 2020) | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12021-11-15T10:36:20+08:00PeatixOogachagaLet's Talk About... LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention (10 September 2020)tag:peatix.com,2020:event-15466702020-09-10T19:00:00SGT2020-09-10T19:00:00SGTWhat's Happening?To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, Oogachaga will be conducting a FREE community workshop on LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention.When?10 September, Thursday, 7pm-9pmWhy?International research shows that the LGBTQ+ community is at higher risk of self-harm and suicide, including attempts & deaths. We are also left behind when someone we know or love has died by suicide. At Oogachaga, our professional experience of supporting Singapore's LGBTQ+ community since 1999 shows this is sadly also the case locally.What topics will be covered
Suicide statistics, myths & facts
Suicide language & terminology
Suicide warning signs
Basic suicide prevention tips
Participants' Feedback (from similar session conducted on 24 July 2020)"I think this is really helpful to shed away the taboo, shame of talking about suicide""thank you for organising this! it's a much-needed discussion given that queer people generally experience higher risk of suicide, and covid compounds that risk.""Yangfa was a little bit draggy but the information he shared is all important.""Hope to have more of such sessions! This has been really, really helpful!"Who should attendPriority will be given for members of Singapore's LGBTQ+ community & Allies to attend.This community workshop may NOT be appropriate for the following:
Anyone under the age of 16
Anyone living outside Singapore
Anyone who is already professionally trained in suicide prevention (eg: counsellors, social workers, mental health workers).
Who are the trainersShamini Nedumaran (she, her) is a registered counsellor (Singapore Association for Counselling) & Counsellor at Oogachaga since 2017, where she works with individuals & couples, including lesbian, bisexual & queer women; trans & gender-diverse youth; & gay men. Leow Yangfa (he, him) is a registered social worker (Social Work Accreditation & Advisory Board) & Executive Director of Oogachaga. He has 20 years' professional experience working in the local social service sector, including Samaritans of Singapore (SOS, 2005-2013) & Oogachaga (since 2013). He has worked with clients in emotional distress, facing suicide crisis & experiencing suicide grief, including gay & bisexual men, transgender youth & adults, & lesbian & queer women.How to registerPre-event registration is required, through Peatix. This is a FREE event. The Zoom link will be sent to you by email a few days before the event.If your financial means allow, we ask for a token contribution to help us offset the cost of hosting the event, and also to help us continue supporting Singapore's LGBTQ+ community beyond the COVID-19 pandemic & economic recession.If you make a $20 donation, we will send you a complimentary Pride rainbow face mask, which looks like this when worn:This event is supported by the Canadian High Commission, Singapore.Updatestag:peatix.com,2020-08-18 13:14:362020-08-18 13:14:36The event description was updated. Diff#702233Updatestag:peatix.com,2020-07-27 06:53:282020-07-27 06:53:28The event description was updated. Diff#674152