This online self-learning platform, launched by The Samaritans, is designed to provide essential training on identifying student emotional distress and building a protective campus network. Through a free, one-hour online course, you will master the three core skills of "Identify, Respond, and Refer," learning how to:
• Recognize signs of emotional change and suicide warning signs in students.
• Use active listening techniques to build trust with students in distress.
• Safely guide students toward professional psychological support.
This course is specifically tailored for educators (teachers, school staff), parents, and students, providing practical training to equip you as a key gatekeeper within the school community. Upon completion, you will receive an official e-certificate. Join us now in the vital mission of safeguarding student mental health.
In this free, one-hour online self-paced course, you will systematically master the core knowledge and skills to identify and support students experiencing emotional distress within the school environment. Focusing on enhancing sensitivity to youth mental health, this course empowers you with practical abilities to serve as a crucial defense line in preventing student suicide.
The "Online Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Course" offers a one-hour critical training focused on youth mental health. You will learn to apply the core "Identify, Respond, Refer" skills to effectively detect changes in students' emotional state and provide appropriate support, gaining practical abilities to protect students' lives in the school setting.
課程核心內容 Curriculum Overview
1. 守門員的角色 The Role of a Gatekeeper
了解社區守門人的重要職責與行動框架
Understand the vital responsibilities and action framework
2. 拆解自殺迷思 Debunking Myths About Suicide
糾正常見錯誤觀念，提供有效支援
Correct common misconceptions to enable effective support
3. 辨識自殺念頭 Identifying Warning Signs of Suicide
學習從言語、情緒及行為中察覺潛在風險
Identify risk indicators through verbal, emotional and behavioral cues
4. 積極聆聽及陪伴 Active Listening and Accompanying
掌握同理心溝通技巧，提供安全的傾聽空間
Master empathetic communication to provide safe listening space
5. 尋找社區資源 Exploring Community Resources
了解如何適時將需要者轉介至專業協助
Learn to appropriately refer individuals to professional help
課程的重要性 Why This Course Matters
• 校園守護：學習在學校環境中及早識別有自殺風險的學生，把握關鍵介入時機 • Campus Protection: Learn to early identify at-risk students in the school environment and seize critical intervention opportunities
• 專業賦能：獲得與受困學生建立信任關係的具體方法，打破求助障礙 • Professional Empowerment: Acquire specific methods to build trusting relationships with distressed students and break down barriers to seeking help
• 安全支援：掌握安全引導學生接受專業協助的流程，建立完善的校園轉介機制 • Safe Support: Master the process of safely guiding students to professional help and establish a comprehensive campus referral system
適合參與的對象 Ideal For
• 中學教師與學校輔導人員
Secondary school teachers and counseling staff
• 學校行政職員與教育工作者
School administrative staff and educators
• 學生家長及在校大學生
Parents and university students
• 社福機構青少年工作者
Social service youth workers
• 任何關心校園心理健康的人士
Anyone who concerned about campus mental health
課程完成收穫 Key Outcomes
• 校園守護技能：熟練運用「識別、回應、轉介」技巧，有效支援受情緒困擾的學生
• Campus Protection Skills: Proficiently apply "Identify, Respond, Refer" techniques to effectively support students in emotional distress
• 官方培訓認證：完成課程可獲撒瑪利亞會頒發守門員培訓證書
• Official Training Certification: Receive a Gatekeeper Training Certificate issued by The Samaritans upon completion
• 校園支援網絡：成為學校心理健康支援系統的關鍵成員，共同建構安全的學習環境
• Campus Support Network: Become a key member of the school mental health support system and jointly build a safe learning environment
立即加入，成為守護學生的關鍵力量！
Join Now to Become a Key Force in Student Protection!
This course is specifically designed for educators, school staff, counselors, parents and students who care about student mental wellbeing. No psychology background is required. Whether you interact with students in classrooms, on campus, or at home, this training equips you to become a crucial protective force by learning to recognize changes in students' emotional state.
2. 課程是免費的嗎？需要多長時間完成？Is the course free, and how long does it take to complete?
Yes, this is a completely free online course. The course is designed to be completed in one hour through a self-paced learning model. You can pause and resume at any time according to your own schedule.
3. 如何將所學應用於校園環境？How can I apply these skills in school settings?
您將學到：
• 如何從學生日常行為中辨識情緒困擾的早期信號
• 運用「積極聆聽」技巧與學生建立信任關係
• 掌握校園危機處理流程，安全轉介需要專業支援的學生
這些技能可直接應用於課堂管理、輔導對談和校園危機預防。
You will learn to:
• Identify early warning signs of emotional distress from students' daily behaviors
• Apply "active listening" techniques to build trust with students
• Master the school crisis intervention process to safely refer students needing professional support
These skills are directly applicable to classroom management, counseling sessions, and campus crisis prevention.
4. 完成課程後會獲得證書嗎？Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
會的。只要成功完成所有課程單元，您將獲得由撒瑪利亞會頒發的官方電子培訓證書，作為您學習成果的認可。
Yes. Upon successful completion of all course modules, you will receive an official e-certificate issued by The Samaritans to recognize your learning achievement.
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