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Applied Suicide Interventions Skills Training (ASIST)
Created: 23/05/2023, Updated: 25/05/2023This is a 2 day training course being held in the large training room at FVA's offices at Caledonia House on both days.
Dates:
Monday 31 July 2023 - 9:00 - 4:30
Tuesday 01 August 2023 - 9:00 - 4:30
Participants must be able to attend on both days. You only need to book once - registering your details for the first day guarantees your place at the second day.
This training enables participants to recognise invitations for help and to intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide and thereby reduce suicide rates in the longer term.
It helps participants to:
Who is the training for?
Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants do not need any formal training to attend – ASIST can be learned and used by anyone aged 16 years and older.
Training Sessions
ASIST is a LivingWorks Education Inc. devised training delivered by approved trainers on license to NHS Health Scotland. The training occurs over 2 full days.
Learning outcomes:
Understanding PAL
Pathway for Assisting Life or PAL is an intervention model which is in three parts, this is the heart of ASIST training.
PAL incorporates three phases, each with two objectives:
Connecting with Suicide:
Facilitators
Facilitators are trained by LivingWorks and registered by NHS Scotland to deliver ASIST. For further information please visit their website.
Refreshments and Lunch:
Teas and coffees will be provided and a working lunch.