Being There – Experiential Workshop on Suicide Prevention
About the Event
Being There – An Experiential Workshop on Suicide Prevention

Sometimes we notice that someone may be struggling, but we do not know what to say, how to begin a conversation or what kind of support could make a difference.

Being There is an experiential workshop on suicide prevention designed to help participants become more prepared to notice when someone may need support, start a conversation and respond with care.

The workshop goes beyond simply explaining what to say or do. Participants will have opportunities to practise supportive responses through guided activities, examples, reflection and conversation.

The aim is to help attendees develop greater confidence in being there for someone who may be going through a difficult time.

No prior experience in mental health or suicide prevention is required.

What Is Being There?

Being There is an educational and experiential workshop focused on practical suicide-prevention awareness.

The session explores situations in which someone may be experiencing difficulty and how people around them can respond thoughtfully.

Rather than treating suicide prevention as a purely theoretical subject, the workshop gives participants opportunities to explore realistic situations and practise how they might respond.

The experience focuses on three important areas:

Noticing when someone may be struggling
Starting a supportive conversation
Responding with care
Learn What to Notice

One of the first steps in supporting someone is recognising when they may be going through a difficult period.

The workshop explores how to become more attentive to signs that a person may need support and how to approach such situations with care.

Participants will have an opportunity to work through examples and guided activities designed to make these ideas easier to understand and apply.

Learn How to Start a Conversation

Knowing that someone may be struggling is one thing. Starting a conversation can feel much harder.

Being There provides an opportunity to explore how conversations about someone's wellbeing can be approached with sensitivity and care.

Through guided practice and examples, participants can work on becoming more comfortable with initiating a supportive conversation rather than avoiding it because they are unsure what to say.

Practise Responding with Care

The workshop is experiential because participants do more than listen.

Through guided activities, examples, reflection and conversation, attendees can practise possible ways of responding when someone may be going through a difficult time.

This practical component is intended to build confidence and help participants think through how they might respond in real-life situations.

A Workshop Based on Practice and Reflection

Being There combines learning with active participation.

The workshop provides space for participants to:

Explore

Understand approaches to recognising when someone may need support.

Practise

Work through examples and guided activities.

Reflect

Consider how they might respond to challenging situations.

Discuss

Engage in conversations around support and suicide prevention.

Build Confidence

Leave with greater confidence in being there for someone who may be struggling.

No Prior Mental Health Experience Required

Participants do not need any prior experience in mental health or suicide prevention to attend.

The workshop is intended to make the subject accessible to people who simply want to feel more prepared to support someone around them.

The emphasis is on learning practical approaches and developing confidence through participation.

Who Is This Workshop For?

The workshop is for anyone who wants to feel more prepared to notice when someone may be struggling, start a conversation and offer support.

This can include people who simply want to be more aware and better prepared in their personal, social or community environments.

You do not need to be a mental health professional or have any specialised background to participate.

Certification – Gatekeeper Certificate

Participants who complete the workshop will receive a Gatekeeper Certificate.

The certificate is valid for one year.

This provides participants with a formal recognition of completing the workshop's educational programme.

Facilitated by Dolly Sharma

The workshop is facilitated by Dolly Sharma, who is a:

Certified QPR Instructor

Suicide Prevention Educator

Co-founder, Samacitta Foundation

Her role brings together educational knowledge and suicide-prevention training to guide participants through the workshop's experiential activities and discussions.

Three-Hour Experiential Session

The workshop has a duration of 3 hours, providing time for participants to engage with the subject through learning, practice, reflection and conversation.

The longer format allows the session to move beyond a short introductory talk and create room for active participation.

Event Details

Event: Being There – An Experiential Workshop on Suicide Prevention

Date: 26 September

Time: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Duration: 3 hours

Facilitator: Dolly Sharma

Credentials: Certified QPR Instructor, Suicide Prevention Educator, Co-founder, Samacitta Foundation

What to Expect
Practical Learning

Explore practical ways to recognise when someone may need support.

Guided Activities

Participate in activities designed to help translate concepts into practice.

Realistic Examples

Work through examples related to starting conversations and offering support.

Reflection

Take time to consider your own responses and ways of approaching difficult situations.

Conversation

Engage in guided discussion around suicide prevention and supportive communication.

Confidence Building

Develop greater confidence in being there for someone who may be experiencing a difficult time.

Gatekeeper Certification

Receive a Gatekeeper Certificate valid for one year upon completing the workshop.

An Educational and Experiential Workshop

Being There is designed as a learning experience that combines information with participation.

Instead of simply being told how to respond, participants get the opportunity to explore possible situations and practise responses.

This approach allows attendees to engage with the subject through multiple forms of learning, including discussion, examples, guided exercises and personal reflection.

This Is Not a Therapy or Crisis-Support Session

Please note that Being There is an educational and experiential workshop, not a therapy or crisis-support session.

The session is intended to provide education, awareness and practical learning around suicide prevention and supporting people who may be struggling.

It is not presented as a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis support.

Building Confidence to Be There

A key aim of the workshop is to help participants feel more prepared when they encounter someone who may be going through a difficult time.

The focus is not on becoming an expert or having the perfect answer.

Instead, the workshop explores how to notice, how to begin a conversation and how to respond with care.

The practical exercises are designed to help participants feel more confident in taking that first supportive step.

Learning Through Guided Practice

The workshop's experiential format means participants can actively engage rather than remaining passive listeners.

Guided activities provide opportunities to think through different situations and consider possible responses.

Examples and discussion help connect the learning to real-world interactions, while reflection gives participants space to consider what they have learned.

A Workshop for Everyday Preparedness

Suicide prevention awareness is not only relevant to professionals.

Being There is designed for anyone who wants to be better prepared to support someone around them.

The workshop focuses on practical awareness and communication skills that participants can carry into their everyday interactions.

Event Entry and Ticket Terms

By accepting, holding or using a ticket, attendees acknowledge that they have read, understood, accepted and agreed to the full terms and conditions.

The organiser reserves the right of admission and may alter the event schedule without prior notice.

Entry is permitted only after a thorough security check and through designated entrances.

Re-entry is not permitted.

Security personnel may search ticket holders and their belongings at entry. If a ticket holder refuses a search or is found carrying prohibited items, the organiser may deny entry without refund or compensation.

Prohibited Items

The venue does not allow the following inside the venue or seating area:

Food
Beverages and liquids
Bottles
Cans
Tins
Bags
Lighters
Matchboxes
Flammable items
Illegal substances
Hazardous substances

These are classified as Prohibited Items under the event terms.

Guests are advised not to carry restricted items and to cooperate with security personnel.

Drug-Free Event

This is a drug-free event.

Any ticket holder who uses, possesses, procures, supplies or consumes drugs, narcotics or psychotropic substances as defined under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, may be immediately evicted from the venue without refund or compensation.

The organiser also reserves the right to initiate legal action as permitted under applicable law.

Conduct and Admission Rules

The organiser reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any ticket holder who:

Appears intoxicated
Is under the influence of drugs
Behaves dangerously or inappropriately
Engages in conduct likely to cause harassment
Causes or risks damage or injury
Creates a nuisance

The organiser's decision in such matters shall be final.

Recording Policy

The use of audio or video recording equipment, including still cameras, is strictly prohibited.

Guests are expected to comply with this restriction throughout the workshop.

Ticket Purchase and Refund Policy

Except as specifically stated, tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged, cancelled or returned once purchased.

Tickets are issued according to the rules and regulations of the event organiser and venue management.

Event Cancellation

If the organiser cancels the performance, the organiser will refund the ticket fee.

Other charges, including parking fees, internet handling fees and order processing fees, remain non-refundable.

Unauthorised Ticket Copies

The organiser and venue are not liable for issues arising from unauthorised copies or reproductions of tickets.

A ticket is also invalid if its security features have been tampered with.

Safety and Personal Property

The organiser does not accept responsibility for injury to persons or for loss of or damage to personal property brought to the event.

Attendees are advised to take reasonable care of themselves and their belongings throughout the workshop.

Communicable Disease Disclaimer

Attendees voluntarily assume all risks related to contracting COVID-19, H1N1 or any other communicable disease or illness, whether occurring before, during or after the event.

As stated in the event terms, attendees waive applicable claims against the organiser arising from such risks.

Force Majeure and Event Changes

The event is subject to force majeure conditions.

The organiser may modify the terms and conditions from time to time at its discretion.

Any secondary performances, if applicable, and the event lineup are subject to the artist's discretion.

Guests are requested to cooperate with the organiser and venue management at all times.

Alcohol and Legal Requirements

In accordance with applicable law, persons below the legally permissible age may not purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

All attendees must follow applicable laws and venue regulations concerning alcohol.

Personal Information and Privacy

To provide a high-quality user experience, the organiser may collect certain information during booking, registration or payment.

This may include personally identifiable information such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number

Such information may be collected in accordance with the applicable Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Jurisdiction

All disputes or claims relating to the event shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai.

Take the Step to Be There

Being There – An Experiential Workshop on Suicide Prevention is a three-hour educational session designed to help participants feel more prepared to recognise when someone may be struggling, start a conversation and respond with care.

Taking place on 26 September from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, the workshop is facilitated by Dolly Sharma, Certified QPR Instructor, Suicide Prevention Educator and Co-founder of Samacitta Foundation.

Through guided activities, examples, reflection and conversation, participants get the opportunity to practise rather than simply listen. No prior experience in mental health or suicide prevention is required.

Participants who complete the workshop will receive a Gatekeeper Certificate valid for one year.

Please note that this is an educational and experiential workshop, not a therapy or crisis-support session.

Learn how to notice. Learn how to start the conversation. Learn how to be there.