Training: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)

Places are still available on the following program

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)

ASIST is a two-day skills-based workshop that equips PDRS services staff, community support workers and caregivers for an effective suicide intervention role. The emphasis is on suicide first aid - helping a person at imminent risk stay safe and seek further help. Participants reflect on their attitudes and beliefs about suicide and how these may affect their intervention role. They learn how to notice invitations for help and ask directly about suicide. An intervention framework is provided and modeled, followed by extensive opportunities to practice skills needed to implement the model. Community resources likely to promote life links and continuity of care are also identified.

Facilitators: Kerry Dawson & Alexandra Babaras, Living Works Education and auspiced in Australia by Lifeline Australia Inc.

Date(s) & Times: 14 & 15 September 2009, 9:15am – 4:30pm

Register: To register please go to our website http://www.vicserv.org.au/training/sched/index.htm and complete the online application form or download and fax the registration form.