The Toughest Topic LLC: Empowering Communities to Prevent Suicide

Understanding the Conversation

Discussing suicide is more challenging than the Birds and the Bees talk. However, it’s essential to address because suicide is 100% preventable with the right skills and knowledge. Our training provides these skills in an interactive, engaging manner.

Our Training Approach

Our training sessions are designed to be engaging, thought-provoking, and interactive. Each presentation lasts 45-60 minutes and includes:

• Interactive Presentation: A dynamic session encouraging questions and discussions.
• Cinematic Video: A 4-minute video depicting the internal struggles of losing someone to suicide.

We also offer Campfire Sessions—informal discussions around a campfire or in a relaxed setting to talk about this growing epidemic.

Our Process

1. Initial Consultation

• Stakeholder Meeting: Understand the audience and set the objectives.

2. Customized Training

• Venue Selection: Decide the best location for effective delivery.
• Presentation Delivery: Conduct the engaging and interactive session.

3. Follow-Up Training

• Scenario-Based Training: Three weeks of follow-on training to reinforce learned skills.
• Permanent Partnership: Ongoing support for all suicide prevention efforts.

Formats for Different Groups

For Schools

• Staff Training: Comprehensive training for all staff members.
• Student Training: Engage the entire student body.
• JROTC Extension: Additional training for JROTC (if applicable).
• Parent Sessions: Invite parents for evening training sessions.
• Reporting Portal: Establish an anonymous reporting portal for students to highlight potential suicidal behaviors to school officials.
• Extended Training: Additional scenario-based training for staff and parents.

For Organizations, Companies, or Agencies

• Comprehensive Training: All staff receive the core training.
• Scenario-Based Training: Three additional weeks to reinforce learned skills.