ASIST is a two day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST is the most widely used and researched suicide intervention skills training in the world. It teaches participants to recognise when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.
Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal training to attend the workshop - anyone can learn and use the ASIST model.
ASIST is a two day, interactive training workshop that prepares participants to provide suicide first aid interventions.
Many people considering suicide indicate their distress and their intent, sometimes very discreetly. The ASIST training model will help you recognise and respond to these invitations for help, give you the confidence to ask about suicide if you are concerned about someone's safety and provide you with the tools to help prevent the immediate risk.
Many professionals attend ASIST because having skills to intervene in suicide are essential for their work. Nurses, teachers, counsellors, police, first responders, youth workers - everyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model. No previous mental health or suicide prevention experience is necessary. Our trainers are experienced from a wide variety of backgrounds.
After attending the full ASIST workshop, you will be better able to:
Open courses take place in our training suite in St Mellons, Cardiff. Fully serviced and with modern facilities, it is a great venue and includes ample free parking. Please note that we regularly deliver in-organisation courses across South Wales.
For further details on how to book or to simply find out more, email training@ascymru.org.uk or call us on 029 2054 0444
In company delivery is available on request (minimum of 8 confirmed participants but names can change 48 hours prior to the start of delivery)
