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Small things that help, today.

Free, practical guidance drawn from the principles we teach. Useful on their own, and no substitute for training or professional support.

  • Starting the conversation

    Choose a private, unhurried moment. Say what you’ve noticed, without labels: “You’ve seemed quieter lately. How are you really doing?” Then wait.

  • Listening without fixing

    Resist the urge to solve. Reflect back what you hear, ask open questions, and let them set the pace.

  • Asking directly about suicide

    If you are worried, ask clearly: “Are you thinking about suicide?” Asking does not put the idea in someone’s head. It opens the door to help.

  • Encouraging professional help

    Offer to help find a doctor, counsellor or local service. Practical help, like making a call together, often matters most.

  • Looking after yourself

    Supporting someone can be heavy. Set boundaries, talk to someone you trust, and don’t carry it alone.

  • What not to say

    Avoid “cheer up”, comparisons, or minimising. Curiosity and patience are more helpful than reassurance that sounds rushed.

Urgent help

If someone is in immediate danger, call emergency services now.

Stay with the person if it is safe to do so, remove obvious means of harm if you can, and contact a local crisis line. We are a training organisation and cannot provide crisis support.

Country emergency numbers are not listed until validated. Helpline directory links are external and should be verified locally.