220421 ASIST Suicide Prevention Training (Henderson)

1711 Whitney Mesa,Henderson NV 89014

21 April, 2022

Description

LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model. Since its development in 1983, ASIST has received regular updates to reflect improvements in knowledge and practice, and over 1,000,000 people have taken the workshop. Studies show that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings in those at risk and is a cost-effective way to help address the problem of suicide. Learning goals and objectives Over the course of their two-day workshop, ASIST participants learn to: Understand the ways that personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventionsProvide guidance and suicide first aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needsIdentify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement itAppreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at largeRecognize other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-careWorkshop features: Presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainersA scientifically proven intervention modelPowerful audiovisual learning aidsGroup discussionsSkills practice and developmentA balance of challenge and safetyASIST helps to build regional networks of trained caregivers who can support each and use common terminology to approach suicide and safety. -------------------------------- NoteAll guests are required to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth during the duration of the visit, and all who enter must voluntarily pass a verbal health questionnaire. Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 must self exclude and not enter the venue. Social distancing is no longer mandated and given the space and setup, participants may not be able to social distance during the class. The class will begin at 8:00 am. Access to the classroom will begin at 7:30am. This free ASIST class is fully funded by the Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention.