Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Schedule
Thu Oct 24 2024 at 08:30 am
Location
Johnson County Community College | Overland Park, KS
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day, interactive, skills-based workshop for anyone 16 years of age or older who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST is a resource for the whole community. It helps people apply suicide first-aid in many settings: with family, friends, co-workers, teammates and formal caregiving roles.Experience powerful videos on suicide intervention. Feel challenged and safe. Learn suicide first aid.
What you will learn
- How to help someone thinking about suicide develop a personalized SafePlan to keep safe for now and connect with further help
- How to apply a Safety Framework to guide the development of this SafePlan through a collaborative helping relationship
- An understanding of how personal and community attitudes about suicide affect someone’s openness to seek help and how that affects your ability to provide care
Class Format
- This two-day training is held in person and attendance for the full two days is mandatory to participate. Enjoy small group discussions and skills practice that are based upon adult learning principles.
Cost: $100
The cost of the training is $100 for the two days, with lunch on your own and light snacks provided.
Class Dates
- Thursday, October 24th – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday, October 25 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For more information about ASIST, visit Livingworks.net
To learn more or for questions, please contact Prevention and Community Relations at 913-715-7880 or [email protected].
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Where is it happening?
Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
