Storm Skills Training CIC
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Storm Skills Training CIC
@storm-cic.bsky.social
We are a not-for-profit community interest company that delivers high-quality, evidence-based, self-harm and suicide prevention training.
As we mark Children’s Mental Health Week, many teams are taking time to reflect on how they can better support children & young people. This year’s theme, “This is My Place”, focuses on belonging and creating environments where young people feel safe, valued, and included. 🧵1/4
February 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
It's #TimeToTalkDay - the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for all of us to come together to listen, talk, & change lives. If you’re finding things tough, or you know someone who might be, here are some helpful places to talk, listen, & get support. 🧵 1/5
February 5, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Huge thanks to Katie, a Systemic Family Therapist, for this feedback on our Advanced Level Skills Training in Self‑harm and Suicide Prevention. Katie shared that the course was comprehensive, built knowledge, confidence, and understanding, and highlighted 🧵(1 of 4)
January 30, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Our resource, “Tips for Talking About Suicide and Self-harm with Care, Clarity and Compassion,” was developed to help support safer, more thoughtful conversations, using words that are respectful, sensitive, and help reduce stigma 🩵

Download the resource from our website:
👉 zurl.co/DiduZ
January 16, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Thank you for your support and engagement in 2025. 🫶

We wish you a safe end to the year and a hopeful beginning to the year.
December 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
💙 #FeedbackFriday: Social Work Team Leader, Rachel, shares that she found our course engaging and evidence-based, and that it helped her feel more confident in supporting people experiencing thoughts of suicide and self-harm.

Learn more: www.stormskillstraining.com/...
October 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
📢 In July 2025, the Department for Education released updated statutory guidance for Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) in England.

Our recent blog explores how we can support school teams to build confidence and develop the skills needed to... 🧵 (1 of 2)
September 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
It’s been a busy week so far at Storm Skills Training with training delivery, preparations for World Suicide Prevention Day, and getting ready for the very first meeting of our Training Evaluation and Quality Advisory Group (TEQAG), which takes place tomorrow.

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September 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🌟 New resource: Tips for talking about suicide and self-harm with care, clarity and compassion 🌟

This year’s #WSPD theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” calls on us to start the conversation and know how to move toward safety with the person.

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September 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). A day where our community comes together with one voice, united in our mission to reduce lives lost to suicide and self-harm. 💙

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September 10, 2025 at 7:19 AM
📢 World Suicide Prevention Day Resources now available!

It's World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on Wednesday, 10th September. It's a day where our community comes together with one voice, united in our mission to reduce lives lost to suicide and self-harm. 💙

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September 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
📬 Our newsletter went out on Friday!
In case you missed it, this special edition marks World Suicide Prevention Day (10 Sept) and includes resources, reflections, and updates from the suicide prevention community.

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September 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
📢 Our latest newsletter is now available to read online! 📨

This special edition marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), taking place on 10th September, and includes the latest news and resources from the self-harm and suicide prevention community: zurl.co/8hncx
September 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
With the recent publication of NHS England's "Staying Safe from Suicide" Guidance, our resource on moving towards individualised, person-centred therapeutic assessment has become even more relevant.

➡️ View the resource: zurl.co/ZH0J

#SuicidePrevention
August 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Only a few spaces left on the following open courses for individuals & small teams looking to enhance their skills in suicide prevention.

📅 Intermediate (Children & Young Adults): 17-18 Sept 2025
📅 Advanced (Adult): 18-20 Nov 2025

🔗 Don’t miss out, book soon to secure your place: zurl.co/DTSjp
August 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Are your team looking for suicide prevention training that is aligned with NHS England’s new Staying Safe from Suicide guidance?

We have over three decades of expertise in developing & delivering high-quality, evidence-based training in suicide & self-harm assessment. 🧵(1/2)
August 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Our self-harm & suicide prevention training goes beyond theory. With more than half the course dedicated to skills development, your team will leave not only informed, but confident in their ability to respond with compassion & a person-centred approach 💙
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August 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Join our community and get the latest news, research, best practice, and lived experience insights in self-harm and suicide prevention straight to your inbox.

📨Subscribe to our mailing list: zurl.co/vBr1W
July 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Are you looking to enhance your skills in suicide prevention?

Are you a mental health professional?
Or do you work in a role with significant responsibility for assessing, formulating, and safety planning with adults vulnerable to self-harm or suicide?

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July 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
You'll find a range of valuable resources from last year's Multicentre Study of Self-harm in England conference on our website, including presentations, workshop summaries & Q&As.
Have a browse: zurl.co/xiVjN

#MCMConf
July 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Our Advanced level course is designed for mental health professionals and other roles that hold significant responsibility for assessing, formulating, and safety planning with people vulnerable to self-harm and suicide.

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July 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🌟 This feedback comes from a participant who attended our Advanced Level Skills Training in Self-harm & Suicide Prevention in June. 🌟

The participant mentioned gaining confidence in completing safety plans & learning new ways to share information collaboratively.

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July 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🌟 Participant feedback 🌟

Thank you, Kacy! We’re so glad our Intermediate Skills Training in Self-harm & Suicide Prevention course helped you feel more confident supporting young people in your pastoral role. 💙
July 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🌟 Limited places remaining!

Join our next Online Open Course - ideal for individuals and small teams looking to enhance their skills in self-harm & suicide prevention:

👤 Advanced Level (Children & Young Adults)
🗓️ 22nd – 24th July 2025
🕘 9:15AM – 4:30PM (BST)
💻 Online

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July 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
🎥 Webinar coming soon!
“Staying Safe from Suicide: A cross-sector approach”

We’re excited to announce that we’ll soon be releasing a recorded webinar exploring the Staying Safe from Suicide Guidance, published by NHS England in April 2025 🧵(1 of 4)
June 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM