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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

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ASIST is a two day face to face workshop for everyone, both professionals and non-professionals.

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Summary:

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2 day workshop learning to recognize signs, provide a safe space for an intervention and develop a safety plan through the use of audiovisuals, discussion and simulations to instill confidence in participants.  The workshop is delivered by two registered, skilled facilitators who will deliver and guide participants through ensuring comfort and safety.

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The interactive workshop focuses on developing the following skills:

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• Understanding the impact of our attitudes toward and experiences with suicide

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• Provision of suicide first-aid to the person with thoughts of suicide

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• Confidence to have difficult and confronting conversations

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• Explore and meet the needs of a person with thoughts of suicide

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• Identifying and understanding the key elements of a safety plan​

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• Understanding our own boundaries and responsibility

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• Integrating community supports

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Prerequisite knowledge and experience:

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• NONE

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Cost:

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• Individual cost may vary

• Group packages available

• Corporate packages available

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For further information, inquiries, bookings and questions - please contact us. 

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