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ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Register for ASIST here. 
2-day, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – October 15 & 16, 2018 – Salmon Arm, BC 
What is ASIST?

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – teaches you to identify people having thoughts of suicide and who may be at risk.

Learning goals and objectives:

Over the course of their two-day workshop, ASIST participants learn to:

* Understand the ways that personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions

* Provide guidance and suicide first aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs

* Identify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it

* Appreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large

* Recognize other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care

Workshop features:

* Presentations and guidance from two Living Works registered trainers

* A scientifically proven intervention model

* Powerful audiovisual learning aids

* Group discussions

* Skills practice and development

* A balance of challenge and safety

Cost:  $160/person
* 2 day course training includes materials & a light snack
* please bring your own lunch

“This training is partially subsidized by CMHA & community partners.”

 Location: 781 Marine Park Drive, Unit#4

October 15 & 16, 2018 ~  8:30 – 4:30pm each day

Questions about the training?
Shannon Hecker
250-253-5054
shannon.hecker@cmha.bc.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association – Shuswap/Revelstoke Branch

 

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