ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

6502 Nursery Drive,Victoria TX 77904

21 July, 2021

Description

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is for everyone 16 or older who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is for everyone 16 or older—regardless of prior experience—who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid. Shown by major studies to significantly reduce suicidality, the ASIST model teaches effective intervention skills while helping to build suicide prevention networks in the community. Virtually anyone age 16 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, can become an ASIST-trained caregiver. Developed in 1983 and regularly updated to reflect improvements in knowledge and practice, ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over 1,000,000 people have taken the workshop, and studies have proven that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings for those at risk.Many professionals attend ASIST because suicide intervention skills are essential for their work. In many organizations, ASIST is a mandatory component of training. Nurses, physicians, mental health professionals, pharmacists, teachers, counselors, youth workers, police, first responders, correctional staff, school support staff, clergy, and volunteers have all found that ASIST compliments their existing training and knowledge.Workshop features: Presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainersA scientifically proven intervention modelPowerful audiovisual learning aidsGroup discussionsSkills practice and developmentA balance of challenge and safetyCEU information:https://livingworks.net/resources-and-support/continuing-education/national-ceu-links/