How young generations can bring new competencies to the listening service? The German magazine Bundeszenter für gesundheitliche Aufklärung published an IFOTES article click here to know more ifotes.org/en/news/digita…

You may have seen Philippe Pozzo di Borgo's story in the popular 2011 film 'Almost Friends'. During the congress in Gothenburg, we interviewed the French entrepreneur to talk about fragility and strength. Listen to the podcast here (in French): open.spotify.com/episode/51UfZe…

Stories and narratives have immense power, but can they also be an effective therapy tool? Listen to Ildikó Boldizsár's talk on our podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/746JrT…

The pandemic situation has changed the world of helplines. Our members in recent years have been able to respond to the change through digital technologies. Find out how on our podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/0wwr9U…

Suicide can affect everyone of us. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay is an opportunity to promote action through proven means that will reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts globally. By raising awareness - reducing the stigma and encouraging well… ifotes.org/en/news/10th-s…

How do we create hope through action? All of us can play a role, You do not need to tell what to do or have solutions but simply making the time and space to listen. Small talk can save lives, create a sense of connection and hope in somebody who may be struggling.. #WSPD2021

Stigma is a major barrier to help-seeking. Changing the narrative around suicide through the promotion of hope can create a more compassionate society where those in need feel more comfortable in coming forward to seek help. We can all do something to… fb.watch/7Mi7MdhiR2/

You don't need to have all the answers. Preventing suicide is often possible and you are a key player in its prevention. Through action, you can make a difference to someone in their darkest moments - as a member of society, as a child, as a parent, as a friend, as a colleague…

You can give someone hope by showing that you care. All of us can play a role, no matter how small. We may never know what we do that makes a difference. We all can reach in and ask somebody. You do not need to tell them what to do or have solutions, but simply making the time…

Crisis Compass app was created by TelefonSeelsorge for suicide prevention as a bridge to connect offers ways out of isolation.until they can contact a helpline and also for people who have suffered the loss of a loved one who committed suicide #WSPD2021 ifotes.org/en/news/new-to…

What is a help line? A help line is a service which provides listening and emotional support to anyone in distress, or psycho-social crisis, who is asking for support, and could be feeling lonely, isolated, unhappy, frightened, worried, in shock.#WSPD2021

Helplines work worldwide to provide emotional support and to reduce suicide. They listen to people who are in distress, without judging them or telling them what to do. Listening to people who are lonely, despairing or considering suicide can make the… ifotes.org/en/ifotes-memb…

Since the 1950s helplines have been listening in emotional emergencies, especially to people who are afflicted with suicidal thoughts. In 2020 the chat service,with suicidal content doubles in Europe. This urges us to continue to develop tools for help. youtu.be/2_WE_7tKwzM

Every step closer can connect someone to life Working together to prevent suicide #WSPD2021 youtu.be/ndjcJAaOVdg

The pandemic has had a major impact on people’s mental health. During COVID-19, Helplines have become the most accessible means to find a listener who is prepared and provides the support that is needed at the moment it occurs. #WorldMentalHealthDay ifotes.org/en/ifotes-memb…

Do you know the project MonaLiSA? The general purpose is to make the educational tools accessible to everyone to acquire and improve their listening skills, and to be able to manage positive and meaningful relationships. #listeningskills #ifotes… ifotes.org/en/projects-an…

How to measure and aquire listening skills? The questionnaire for self assessment of listening skills explained by Ulrike Dinger researcher at the University of Heidelberg #listeningskills #ifotes #EUErasmusplus youtube.com/watch?v=kvNDiE…

How to improve listening skills? In this video Stefan Schumacher trainer and MonaLisa project manager presents the learning nuggets developed by the project and how they work #listeningskills #ifotes #EUErasmusplus youtu.be/5i3N_yUzxGM

The partners of the EU project MONALISA have developed an innovative digital tool for improving listening skills. The web-app is available open source in 7 languages. from IFOTES website #listeningskills #ifotes #EUErasmusplus ifotes.org/en/news/monali…