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Suicide is a significant concern in the entertainment industry.
This series is designed to provide you with tools to enhance supportive skills so we can ensure that suicide is preventable.
Entertainment workers across the industry face long work hours and high-pressure deadlines, often causing them to sacrifice personal time and health to meet these demands. Additionally, job insecurity, fluctuating income, and the industry's unpredictability can amplify stress levels. Moreover, the transient nature of freelance work can lead to feelings of isolation and a lack of stable support networks. Many workers receive insufficient support and turn to unhealthy habits, such as drugs and alcohol to cope. Providing workers with tools to support one another can be an impactful way to reduce this rate and help promote necessary industry-wide change.
This training series is presented by Wellbeing in Entertainment and Creative Arts: Visit Website
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Part One - Exploring Warning Signs, Attitudes, and Approach
September 13, 2024
12:30 pm PST/3:30 pm EST
Part one of this series explores attitudes, warning signs, and approaches aimed at better understanding suicidal thoughts and intent. This foundational presentation highlights critical components of suicide prevention.
Part Two - How to Appropriately Support Someone At Risk
September 27, 2024
12:30 pm PST/3:30 pm EST
Part two of this series focuses on equipping individuals with tools to respond effectively to someone experiencing suicidal thoughts or intent. It emphasizes active listening skills, validating emotions, and guiding individuals toward resources.
Part Three - Process Group: Putting it All Together
October 11, 2024
12:30 pm PST/3:30 pm EST
Part three, the final part of this series, involves creating a supportive environment where individuals can come together to process their experiences, emotions, and newfound knowledge about suicide prevention.