ASIST Training

Description

Colonial Behavioral Health is hosting a Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) on June 20th through June 21st. This two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.

*Training sessions are limited to 15 participants per training.

Learning Goals & Objectives:

• 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.

Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ASIST-June2023