Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) LivingWorks ASIST is a two-day, 14-hour workshop featuring powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations. At a LivingWorks ASIST workshop, participants learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan.
Who can attend?
All caregivers, formally designated or not; minimum age 16 years.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be better able to:
- Identify people who have thoughts of suicide
- Understand how beliefs and attitudes can affect suicide interventions
- Seek a shared understanding of the reasons for thoughts of suicide and the reasons for living
- Review current risk and develop a plan to increase safety from suicidal behavior for an agreed amount of time
- Follow up on safety commitments, accessing further help as needed.
To book training or find out when the next training will take place call:
519- 371-3642
Toll-Free: 1-888-451-CMHA (2642)
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