ASIST is a 2-day workshop designed to teach the skills to competently and confidently intervene with a youth at risk of suicide. Developed by *LivingWorks Education, Inc., the workshop prepares youth gatekeepers to integrate principles of intervention into everyday practice.
The curriculum is divided into 5 learning sections: Preparing, Connecting, Understanding, Assisting, and Networking. Skills and principles are illustrated with case studies presented in videos and live dramatizations, role-play simulations, discussions and in the Suicide Intervention Handbook.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be better able to:
- Reduce attitudinal barriers which hinder the ability to be direct and comfortable with suicidal situations
- Dispel myths about youth suicide
- Identify the indicators and assess suicidal risk
- Intervene with a youth at risk of suicide
- Engage in efforts to build collaborative resource networks for suicidal youth.
Trainers are certified by LivingWorks Education, Inc. as accomplished practitioners in suicide prevention, intervention and postvention.
Please check our training calendar, or contact us for additional information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* Please note that YSPP utilizes several certified ASIST trainers to facilitate workshops across Washington State. If you are looking for an ASIST scheduled outside of Washington State or if you are interested in becoming an ASIST Trainer, please contact Living Works Education, Inc. directly to find out how. Thank you!
4303D 11 Street SE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T2G 4X1
Phone: +1 (403) 209-0242
Fax: +1 (403) 209-0259
E-mail: info@livingworks.net
Website: www.livingworks.net
