QPR Institute Gatekeeper Training
Workshop Details
WHEN: Monday, 1 October 2018 (3:10pm - 5:00pm) Tuesday, 2 October 2018 (3:10pm - 5:00pm)
WHERE: (1 October 2018) ISKL Ampang Hilir Campus (2 October 2018) ISKL Ampang Hilir Campus
FEES: Free for ISKL Faculty
FOCUS: Schoolwide
Workshop Overview
In this workshop, participants will be trained as 'gatekeepers' within the QPR model for suicide prevention. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer, and it offers an evidence-based model for supporting individuals at risk for suicide. Gatekeepers will learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide, know how to offer hope, and know how to get help and save a life. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and to explore their own role in reducing the risk of suicide deaths in their school and community.
The workshop is designed to be accessible to all individuals, including those without a background in counseling or suicide prevention. In the USA, over one million individuals have been trained in QPR; by training members in the community, the community becomes stronger, and at-risk individuals are more likely to gain access to the support they need.
Tim Farrow
Tim Farrow is currently the middle and high school psychologist at the International School of Kuala Lumpur. He previously trained and worked as a school psychologist in the United States. Tim has attended numerous workshops, sessions, and trainings related to suicide prevention, including training in ASIST and QPR. His professional interests include mindfulness, suicide prevention and intervention, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support in schools.