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ASIST

ASIST trains participants to reduce the immediate risk of suicide and increase the support for a person at risk.  The workshop helps participants recognise what a person at risk may need from others in order to keep safe and get help.

ASIST

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

ASIST is for everyone (over the age of 18) and can help both professionals and members of the community such as ;  emergency service workers, counsellors, teachers, ministers, mental health staff, workers in health, welfare and justice, parents/relatives and community volunteers.

Course Details

A two-day skill building workshop that prepares participants to provide suicide first-aid interventions.

As an ASIST trained first aid intervention caregiver, you will be better able to:

Identify

Identify people who have thoughts of suicide

Understanding

Seek a shared understanding of the reasons for thoughts of suicide and the reasons for living

Resources

Link people with community resources

Intervention

Apply a suicide intervention model

Review & Plan

Review current risk and develop a plan to increase safety from suicidal behaviour

Safety Commitments

Follow up on all safety commitments, accessing further help as needed

Recognise

Recognise invitations for help

Support

Reach out and offer support
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Dates to be concluded

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SQA Approved Centre - 3026949

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