Hello, I'm Rose Rowkins.
I believe that a conversation can save a life (one saved mine) and that anyone can learn to to have these conversations.
And we must. We can't leave these conversations to the 'professionals' - many aren't adequately trained, and most people who die by suicide haven't talked to a professional.
I can empower your team with the tools and confidence to talk about suicide and to manage with greater empathy, to make your workplace happier, healthier, and ultimately safer from burnout and suicide.
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If you’re reading this, you probably already know something about the pain of suicide.
(Sadly, most of us do.)
Maybe you have lost someone.
Maybe someone you care about thinks or talks about suicide.
Perhaps, at times, suicide has felt like an option for you.
I know you never want to lose another friend, family member, colleague or customer to suicide.
You want your workplace and community to be safer from suicide.
But maybe you don’t know where to start.
It's time to start the conversation. We can all learn to prevent suicide.
My Mission Statement
Past clients include:
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I also have delivered training on behalf of these key providers:
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What our participants say:
"I have attended a lot of sessions around suicide prevention, and this one is the best. Great teaching approach and sincere trainers."
Head of Responsible Gambling and Research
"This training was brilliant. Particularly on Zoom, the difference between an average training and one that really makes a difference is in the delivery. Rose was clearly comfortable with this topic, able to engage the audience."
Mental Health Nurse
"We had never had training before on how to support students who are thinking of suicide. The team were able to clearly explain and give examples of appropriate language that may be able to help us improve the outcomes for the young people we work with. This has been invaluable."
High School Pastoral Lead
![“I see your pain and I’m not afraid to name it.”
One of many phrases that today’s group scribbled down as they learned, step-by-step, how to support someone who is thinking of suicide.
Tomorrow, the group will practice having life-saving conversations using the Pathway for Assisting Life, and leave feeling equipped and empowered to talk about suicide.
I’m back in London today (and tomorrow), honoured to be delivering another two-day ASIST workshop for @suicideandco on behalf of @corinandco_
I’m exhausted and having to dig deep, having also delivered an ASIST last week for @the_ollie_foundation with @rachelvanhoven to a group of healthcare professionals.
This is hard work.
But the rewards are huge.
Right now I am grateful for:
🙏🏼 My co-trainer this week Lesley Woolf for her skill and sensitivity.
🙏🏼 Hearing about the difference this training makes (“Rose, thanks to this training, I’m going to call my friend who I’m worried about. I’ve been putting it off. But now I’m not scared to start the conversation. I’m more scared of losing him.”)
[ Do YOU want to learn these skills? Anyone can. Loads of open ASISTs coming up around the UK: www.starttheconversation.uk/training ]
🙏🏼 My incredible husband who has taken on more than his usual 50% of childcare the past week, plus Misia, Natasha and my Mum for helping with Stan (lucky he’s so damn cute)
🙏🏼 My VA @michelle_timematters for holding the fort.
🙏🏼 My coach Murray Cowell and mastermind group who hold me up and hold me accountable.
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1/ Today’s ID badge. It is a privilege to train counsellors and volunteers from @suicideandco and gorgeous to see you again @ameliawrighton
2/ A poignant sign I spied this morning (Hope House) - because we are “in the business of hope.”
3/ Me on a rainy walk this morning past @westminsterabbeylondon, where next month @annfeloy and I will present at the Cathedrals Safeguarding Conference 2024 ♥️
Homework tonight: SELF CARE. Which tonight means good friends, hugs, releasing tears and maybe a glass of wine (rare these days) 🍷
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