ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
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ASIST is intended as “suicide first aid” training. It is an evidence-based and cost effective intervention...
About this event
ASIST is a two-day interactive course that enables participants to become more confident and able to identify risk and intervene to prevent immediate risk of suicide.
PLEASE NOTE: This course does include role-play activities so may be distressing for delegates.
Objectives
ASIST is intended as “suicide first aid” training. It is an evidence-based and cost effective intervention that can be delivered in a wide range of settings.
Aims
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Identify people who have thoughts of suicide,
- Understand how beliefs and attitudes can affect suicide interventions,
- Understand a person at risk’s story about suicide as well as recognise turning points that connect a person to life.
- Conduct a safety assessment and develop a plan that will keep the person at risk safe-for-now.
- Practice as a registered ASIST caregiver
Ticket information
If you would like to purchase a ticket for more than one person please email our team at livewell.training@nhs.net and we will invoice you directly.
Refunds Policy
If the workshop is cancelled by Livewell Southwest, you will be offered a place on a course on an alternative date. If a suitable alternative date cannot be arranged, your payment will be refunded in full.
In the event of participant’s non-attendance or a cancellation within 14 working days before the beginning of the course, the payment is non-refundable subject to our discretion.
If you have any further queries or problems please contact us on 01752 437177 or email Livewell.training@nhs.net