EVENTS: Reaching out to the Suicidal (ZOOM online event)
Speaker: Klein Tan
Date: 29 MAR Mon
Time: 7:30 to 10:00pm

VENUE: ALBY Events via ZOOM online
Fee: $10

”MOE, MSF ‘very concerned’ about spike in youth suicides; experts say more support and awareness necessary" ChannelNews Asia 5 Aug 2019.

Sadly, there are also increasing cases of suicide among Christian youths. Join this workshop if you wish to understand more about the psyche of one struggling with suicidal thoughts or have a burden to reach out to those who are at risk.

It aims to:
- equip participants with fundamental skills and the basic knowledge of helping someone with suicidal ideation.
- assist participants to acquire some basic knowledge of the reasons for suicidal ideation.
- provide participants with opportunities to practice in helping the suicidal ones through role-play

Topics include:
• Epidemiology of Suicide
• Statistics
• Misconception
• Causes
• Suicide predictors
• Support and lifeline
 
About Klein Tan

Klein is married to Margaret and has three children: Gracelyn, Amadeus and Keane. He is the founding pastor of Shekinah Joy Church in the year 2012.

He does Counselling Therapy at Renovaré Pte Ltd, which is a Professional Clinic for Counselling, Psychological Assessment and Professional Training & Supervision. He is also a Senior Counsellor at the Singapore Counselling Centre. At ACC Institute of Human Services, Klein is a member of the School Academic and Examination Board. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer teaching the Specialist Diploma in Counselling Psychology, Youth Management, Crisis Management, Change Management, Workplace Counselling, etc.