Share an experience of yours when you were or anyone you know was in crisis. Working in a group, you can either role - play or discuss together how you might respond and offer support to the student in this scenario. This is a chance to think through how to express your care and concern for your group mate and offer support and any further resources that seem appropriate. It is also an opportunity to practice asking the question: are you thinking about suicide? It Is difficult question to ask and having a chance to say it out loud and practice will help build confidence.

1.How might you respond and offer support to the fellow/ client?

2. What questions / strategies did you use during the interview session?

3. Who would you refer them to further?

4. How did you highlight their strengths and weaknesses?

5. How does it feel to imagine offering support to your fellow?