ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Description

Would you know what to do if someone talked to you about having thoughts of suicide?  Lifeline Canberra offers a two-day program designed for people in the community who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping people at risk of suicide. ASIST is a highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop.

Course outline

This course covers the following topics:

• Suicide first aid approach
• Feelings and experiences relating to suicide
• Connecting: building connections, identifying invitations and asking the question
• Understanding: hearing the story and understanding choices
• Assisting: supporting safety, developing a safe plan and confirming actions
• Networking: support for persons at risk and community resources

Key outcomes

Participants will leave with a toolbox of skills and be competent in the following:

• Increased awareness of suicidality
• Recognising risk indicators and responding to meet individual safety needs
• Provision of the ASIST Pathway to Assisting Life
• Identifying the key elements and implementation of an effective suicide safety plan
• Recognising other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care