Course Aims
- To train individuals to become certified QPR Gatekeepers capable of saving lives through mental health support.
- To provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to assess and engage with individuals in distress.
Suicide Prevention: Gatekeeper Training Program
Introduction / Course Overview:
The QPR Gatekeeper Training Program is a 6-day course spread over a month, designed to equip participants with essential skills to identify warning signs, risk factors, and engage in empathetic conversations related to mental health while also equipping on how to assess the risk of suicide effectively.
Certificate: Upon successful completion, participants will receive the following certifications:
J.O.I.N. Health Certification of Participation
Internationally Recognised Certification from the QPR Institute
Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will:
- Identify warning signs and risk factors related to mental health.
- Be equipped to assess risk and engage in empathetic conversations.
- Understand how to change emotional states and utilize relaxation techniques.
- Connect individuals with the appropriate help they need.
Instructor / Lecturer:
Rushma Mohammed is a British Psychology Society and American Psychology Association member who has worked in the field of mental health for more than ten years. She will serve as the program's instructor, motivating participants to pursue their careers while contributing to the world as a QPR gatekeeper trainer.
Course Modules / Structure (Career Prospects): The course will cover the following modules:
- Introduction to QPR Gatekeeper Training.
- Identifying Warning Signs and Risk Factors.
- Engaging in Empathetic Conversations.
- Assessing Risk and Providing Support.
- Understanding Emotional States and Relaxation Techniques.
- Connecting Individuals with Appropriate Help.
Course Fees :
Regular Fee: LKR 35,000
Scholarships Available
Join us in our mission to have at least 1 QPR Responder in every household! Take this opportunity to shine a light of hope in the whole world, in every corner while giving breath to a better world and saving lives from anywhere and everywhere!
Enrollment: Restarting in May 2024
How to Apply?
Interested individuals can join the QPR Gatekeeper Training Program, by contacting us at +94706888665 for registration or connecting with us at [email protected]