Proceedings
Certifying All Caregivers in the Foundations of Suicide Prevention: A Proposal Whose Time has Come
Tanney B~~et al
A program of caregiver education has been tested in the province of Alberta by a pilot study involving more than 2000 participants. Two-day foundation workshops are designed to assist the caregiver in the recognition of persons at risk, the evaluation of suicidal behaviour, & in the use of appropriate resources & referrals in managing the immediate situation. Selection of potential trainers, a 4-day training-for-trainers workshop & a 2-day apprenticeship process are described.