Two Day ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

What is ASIST? An accredited two day, interactive training that prepares caregivers to provide suicide first aid interventions.

What will you learn as an ASIST trained first aid caregiver?
After taking ASIST, you will be better able to:
Be suicide alert – identify people who have thoughts of suicide
Understand the reasons behind thoughts of suicide and the reasons for living
Assess risk and safety – develop a plan to increase the safety of the person at risk of suicide
Recognise invitations for help
Recognise potential barriers of seeking help
Offer support – recognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care
Effectively apply a suicide intervention model
Link people with community resources

What are the workshop features?

Presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers
A scientifically proven intervention model
Powerful audio-visual learning aids
Group discussions
Skills practice and development
A balance of challenge and safety

Participant materials include a 20-page workbook, wallet card, and stickers. Participants also receive a certificate upon completing the workshop.

Facilitators: Andrew and Izzy Russell (a UK based, husband and wife training team) who have facilitated over 200 ASIST workshops between them. They are one of the few training teams who are licensed to deliver ‘hosted’ workshops in the UK on behalf of LivingWorks HQ in Canada.

The training is free. This training is open to all Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations based and operating in the city of York or with beneficiaries in York.

**Due to high demand this training is limited to two places per VCSE organisation**

If you are unable to attend, please do let us know as soon as possible so that we can try to offer the place to another delegate. We can accept a substitute from your organisation.

We reserve the right to charge an administration fee of £20 to those who do not give notice of cancellation by 9:30 am on Friday 1st November . You can cancel through Eventbrite or by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. For very late notice email notification is preferred.

For more information about this training, please contact Jane Granville, Funding and Development Officer, York CVS on: [email protected] or [email protected]

The training will take place at the Priory Street Centre in York. Registration will be open from 8.30am when drinks will be available. The training will start at 9.00am. A buffet lunch will be provided. The session will finish at 5.00pm. Please visit our dedicated website to find out more about the Priory Street Centre, including our Accessibility Guide.

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Host or Publisher York CVS