Tuesday, 21 October

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Cardiff, October 2025

By The Wellbeing Guy & Uplifted Wellbeing

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us for the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), a life-changing two-day workshop.

Date and time

Location

Taff Housing Conference Centre

Alexandra House 307-315 Cowbridge Road Cardiff CF5 1JD United Kingdom

Agenda

Day 1: Module 1, Preparing

We'll start by considering the need for skills like ASIST, getting to grips with topics such as prevelance of suicide in Wales and critiquing how this is reported and recorded. We'll also get a feel ...

Day 1: Module 2, Connecting

An opportunity for the group the connect and understand the helping experiences or hopes for training that everyone is bringing with them. We'll also deepen our self awareness of our beliefs and att...

Day 1: Module 3, Understanding

We'll start to introduce the 6 steps of ASIST's PAL (Pathway for Assisting Life) model, focusing on how we meet the needs of the person with thoughts of suicide.

Day 2: Module 4, Assisting

We spend most of Day 2 testing out ASIST's PAL intervention model in lots of different situations, ensuring you feel ready, willing and able to apply your new skills to a range of situaitons. In this...

Day 2: Module 5, Working Together

Our 'last look in the mirror' before heading out into our communities as ASIST trainer Care Givers. We'll cover considerations for providing ASIST support in professional and person contexts as well ...

Good to know

Highlights

1 day, 8 hours
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 14 days before event

About this event

Are you ready to make a difference?

Join us for the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), a life-changing two-day workshop.

Why ASIST?

Proven Effectiveness: Evidence-based, highly evaluated and trusted by professionals for over 40 years.

Empowerment: Gain the skills and confidence to provide immediate, life-saving help.

ICF Accredited & CPD Certified: Ideal for coaches seeking professional development.

Comprehensive Training: Connect deeper with your own beliefs and attitudes towards suicide, learn to identify risk factors, develop safety plans, and connect individuals to essential resources.

Suitable for All: Open to individuals aged 16+ across various professions.

What You'll Learn:

ASIST's PAL Intervention Model: Learn how to respond to someone in crisis.

Safety Planning: Develop effective strategies to keep individuals safe.

Resource Utilisation: Connect individuals to appropriate support services.

Mental Wellbeing: Promote self-care and resilience.

Don't miss this opportunity to become a lifeline for those in need.

About Your Trainers:

This training is led by experienced ASIST Master Trainers, Chris Wright (The Wellbeing Guy) and Sarah Jones (Uplifted Wellbeing).

Chris brings over 15 years of expertise in wellbeing and mental health, having worked in various settings including education and the third sector. He combines practical experience with a strong foundation in NLP and coaching.

Sarah offers over 30 years of experience in supporting individuals, having worked with organizations like Mind and GDAS. Her deep understanding of mental health challenges makes her a valuable asset to the training team.

Your Safety and Wellbeing:

Please note that ASIST training can be emotionally demanding. While it's a positive and supportive learning environment, it involves:

Open Discussions: Sharing personal experiences and attitudes about suicide (voluntary).
Simulated Scenarios: Participating in group activities to practice real-life situations.
Pair Work: Working with a partner to role-play different scenarios.

It's important to consider your current mental wellbeing. If you're experiencing thoughts of suicide, recent bereavement due to suicide, or significant mental health challenges, please consider if now is the right time for you to attend. ASIST training focuses on developing skills to help others, and is not a therapy space. Please reach out to the organisers if you'd like to discuss prior to bookings.

Other Ways to Pay:

Payments are also available via direct bank transfer and Purchase Order/invoice. Please contact the organisers directly to discuss this on hello@thewellbeingguy.co.uk NB: payment is due prior to the workshop start date in order to confirm your place.

Frequently asked questions

What's included in the price?

The price includes all course materials, including: 24-page workbook; Certificate of Completion/CPD hours; Helpers in the Community Resource; Lanyard Badges; Quick Reference Tools as well as teas and coffees during breaks.

Is lunch provided?

We will provide drinks refreshments throoughout the training however lunch is not provided. Our cental training location offers a variety of shops and cafes in walking distance from the venue, or you are welcome to bring your own lunch to eat on site.

Where should I park if travelling by car?

There is limited on site parking, however there is a public pay and display car park nearby and on street parking. Parking guidance will be provided in the Joining Instructions 2 weeks prior to training.

What if I want to cancel?

You can cancel via Eventbrite up to 14 days before the training starts. Please note that cancellations receieved less than 14 days before the course start date will not be entitled to a refund.

What if I am unwell on the day of training?

As a gesture of goodwill, in the event of illness or other unforeseen circumstances, you may transfer your place to a future course or send a substitute. NB: this option is available only once. If you fail to attend the subsequent course, personally or via a substitute, no refund will be offered.

What if the course is cancelled due to unforseen circustances?

In the unlikely event that the we should need to cancel the training either due to trainer illness; unforseen issue with venue or due to minimum course numbers not being met, you will be entitled to a full refund.

Organised by

The Wellbeing Guy & Uplifted Wellbeing

‘The Wellbeing Guy’ was set up by Chris Wright, a practitioner and ex-manager of wellbeing and disability support services. Chris has a wealth of experience in the mental health field having worked between Higher Education support, third sector organisations and private training consultancy for over 10 years both in strategic & practitioner roles.

Through www.thewellbeingguy.co.uk Chris now provides a range of mental wellbeing and suicide related talks and trainings, as well as providing 1:1 coaching as a Certified NLP Practitioner.

Based now in South Wales, Chris’ work has previously taken him across the UK and Europe, presenting and speaking to various audiences about improving and safeguarding wellbeing among teens and young adults & the imporantce of peer-support for resillience.

'Uplifted Wellbeing' was set up by mental health practitioner Sarah Jones. Sarah has over 20 years experience working frontline with mental health services users, and more recently in Gwent Drug and Alcohol Service, alongside running her training and consultancy via Uplifted Wellbeing.

£169.50

Oct 21 · 09:00 GMT+1