Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Two day face to face training
Perhaps surprisingly, thoughts of suicide are not always related to mental ill-health. The reasons can seem challenging and complex. Furthermore, it is not always obvious when a person is at risk of suicide. Being suicide alert and talking about the reasons for wanting to live and die has been proven to help. We teach World Health Organisation (WHO) approved courses developed by LivingWorks that facilitate and promote this discussion while keeping both the care-giver and the person at risk safe.
This is an intensive 2 day course for care-givers and key community members. It teaches suicide alertness and an easy to remember framework of practical skills to safely initiate, complete and follow-up on a full suicide intervention.
What is ASIST?
An accredited two day, interactive training that prepares caregivers to provide suicide first aid interventions.
Who can attend ASIST?
Anyone 16 or older (despite previous training) can learn and use the ASIST model. No previous mental health or suicide prevention experience is necessary.
What will you learn as an ASIST trained first aid caregiver?
After taking ASIST, you will be better able to:
Be suicide alert – identify people who have thoughts of suicide
Understand the reasons behind thoughts of suicide and the reasons for living
Assess risk and safety – develop a plan to increase the safety of the person at risk of suicide
Recognise invitations for help
Recognise potential barriers of seeking help
Offer support – recognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including
life-promotion and self-care
Effectively apply a suicide intervention model
Link people with community resources
What are the workshop features?
- Presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers
- A scientifically proven intervention model
- Powerful audio-visual learning aids
- Group discussions
- Skills practice and development
- A balance of challenge and safety
- Participant materials include a 20-page workbook, wallet card, and stickers. Participants also receive a certificate upon completing the workshop.
More information about the structure of the course is available via https://www.livingworks.net/programs/asist/
When is the training and where? How much does it cost to attend training and how do I register to attend?
- There are a limited number of funded places for Public Sector staff based in North East London. This includes staff who work in Barking, City & Hackney, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest. You must register with your work email address. Failure to turn up following registration will incur a £300 charge
Standard price £300 PP. Those outside of North East London may purchase a standard ticket if they wish. Lunch and refreshment provided. To register click on the desired date below, bookings will be completed via Eventbrite
How do I book onto a course?
Below are the current course dates. please click on the course date you wish to attend to book your place. Registration will be completed via Eventbrite. Delegates must attend both dates.
IF FULLY BOOKED, PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME ON TO THE WAITING LIST SO WE MAY OFFER YOU PRIORITY PLACE IN THE FUTURE
In house training?
If you are interested in training to be delivered at your workplace, please do get in touch with us via thccg.cepn@nhs.net
Further information
Please note this course is emotionally tiring and can bring up personal feelings around loss, and previous thoughts of suicide. For further information please email thccg.cepn@nhs.net
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