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ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Workshop
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Abstract:
SPTP often brings Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal trainers together to present this 2 day ASIST workshop. While the information presented is basically the same as workshops presented in other communities, the trainers working with Aboriginal groups are experienced in adapting the material so that it is relevant to your group. This workshop talks about attitudes and how they affect your work as a caregiver. It also gives you an understanding of who commits suicide and how to do a risk assessment. You will also have the chance to practice talking to a person-at-risk, using role plays and following the Intervention Model. ASIST was developed by Living Works Education and is the most widely used suicide intervention workshop in the world. Just as “CPR“ skills make physical first aid possible, training in suicide intervention develops the skills used in suicide first aid. ASIST is a 2 day interactive course that meets professional training requirements by helping participants recognize risk and learn how to intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
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Project Director:
Deana Franssen
Coordinator,
Suite 320 1202 Centre Street S.E.
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 5A5
Phone
403-245-3900
Fax
403-245-0299
Email
sptp@suicideinfo.ca
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Objectives
This two day, interactive workshop is designed to prepare all caregivers including professionals, paraprofessionals and lay people to intervene in a suicide crisis.
Participants will : recognize risk and learn how to intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST is designed to help all caregivers become more ready, willing and able to help persons at risk. Prepared caregivers can help prevent suicide.
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Key Components
ASIST has five learning sections:
1. Preparing - sets the tone, norms, and expectations of the learning experience.
2. Connecting - sensitizes participants to their own attitudes towards suicide. Creates an understanding of the impact which attitudes have on the intervention process.
3. Understanding - overviews the intervention needs of a person at risk. It focuses on providing participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize risk and develop safe plans to reduce the risk of suicide.
4. Assisting - presents a model for effective suicide intervention. Participants develop their skills through observation and supervised simulation experiences in large and small groups.
5. Networking - generates information about resources in the local community. Promotes a commitment by participants to transform local resources into helping networks.
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Role of Elders
Opening and closing ceremonies can be conducted by local Elders as required.
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Role of youth
The workshop is for people over 18 years of age
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Evaluation Design
The ASIST workshop has been evaluated many times. Evaluations are available form Livingworks, the authors of the program.
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Evaluation Results
Universally, results indicate an increase in caregiver competence and confidence following the workshop.
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Resources
Participants receive the ASIST Handbook, a Help Card and a workbook
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Funding Information
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Grantee Contact
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Information Last Updated: 2007-06-11
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