Fw: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - New Date Added

 

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From: Renaissance at Drugline Blackpool and Lancashire

 

Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 11:15 AM

Subject: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - New Date Added 

ASIST New Date Added View this email in your browser Due to the demand for the applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST). We now have two more date available for 2016.   The dates for the two day courses are February 18th & 19th 2016 & April 7th & 8th 2016 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is for everyone 16 or older—regardless of prior experience—who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid. Shown by major studies to significantly reduce suicidality, the ASIST model teaches effective intervention skills while helping to build suicide prevention networks in the community.   Virtually anyone age 16 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, can become an ASIST-trained caregiver. Developed in 1983 and regularly updated to reflect improvements in knowledge and practice, ASIST is the world's leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over 1,000,000 people have taken the workshop, and studies have proven that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings for those at risk.   Workshop features:   Presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers A scientifically proven intervention model Powerful audiovisual learning aids Group discussions Skills practice and development A balance of challenge and safety Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a comprehensive two day course which enables the delegate to become more willing, ready and able to help persons at risk of suicide. Developed by LivingWorks in Canada and delivered world-wide to over one million people, it is an interactive and practical course proven to help caregivers learn how to identify risk and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and recommended in the National Suicide Strategy, ASIST is a standardised, certified programme teaching a robust model of suicide intervention with 6 easy-to-remember steps. ASIST supports the National Service Framework (NSF) Standard 7, which looks at suicide prevention.   ASIST allows the safe exploration of attitudes and experiences, considers various myths about suicide, builds relationships within teams, addresses needs of different client groups and access provides a shared model of suicide intervention.   Training outcomes include: the identification of people having thoughts of suicide, reach an understanding of the reasons for a person's suicidal thoughts and their reasons for wanting to live, review immediate risk and develop a plan to increase safety, follow up on all safety commitments and access further help as required.     ASIST is suitable for everyone including community members, mental health professionals, nurses, managers, teachers, counsellors, youth workers, emergency service personnel, prison officers, armed forces and faith leaders. No previous mental health or suicide prevention experience is necessary. Please be aware that active participation by all delegates will be required as part of the training. To make a booking please contact:   Emily.Davis@blackpool.gov.uk Copyright © 2016 Renaissance @ Drugline Lancs, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as you are a valued member of our databes Our mailing address is: Renaissance @ Drugline Lancs 102 Dickson Road Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 2BU United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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