Expert ASIST Training
With experience as both a counsellor and an educator, Sarah has witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by individuals within various organisations. While some may actively seek out counselling or be referred, it's often the colleagues or team members—who interact daily—who are best positioned to notice subtle signs of distress or concern. That's why it's essential for not only counsellors and safeguarding teams but also all staff members, especially those in supervisory roles, to be trained in recognising and addressing these signs.
What is LivingWorks ASIST?
Trusted by professionals, endorsed by the World Health Organisation and learnable by anyone, LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is the only workshop of its kind.
Updated continually to reflect new knowledge, LivingWorks ASIST has been training people to provide suicide first aid interventions for 40 years.
Why should I take LivingWorks ASIST?
LivingWorks ASIST is backed by 40 years of research and evidence. By training as many people as possible in communities and workplaces, we create safer environments for everyone to live, work, play, and learn. Regardless of background or experience, anyone can learn the skills to start a conversation, help keep someone safe, and connect them to further support. In LivingWorks ASIST, you will find:
Participants' skills and readiness to engage in conversations with individuals who may have thoughts of suicide are significantly improved.
The course is safe for participants, with no adverse effects from the training.
The training has been shown to enhance your general counselling and listening skills.
After taking ASIST you will be able to;
Recognise the need for care and respect.
Understand that a person with thoughts of suicide can choose between suicide, life, or safety for now.
Be capable of exploring invitations.
Be able to listen to the suicide story.
Be equipped to develop a SafePlan using PAL's Safety Framework.
Train Your Organisation
LivingWorks ASIST workshops can be arranged for your organisation or group, tailored to the needs of your staff, volunteers or members. Our training team can support you with workshop logistics, promotion and a tailored training experience that fits with your existing suicide prevention initiatives or priorities.
Please contact Sarah for detailed information about the two-day in-person Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop, including the workshop overview, objectives, and participant benefits.
What is it?
Suicide intervention skills training is one of the most effective prevention approaches. When people are thinking about suicide, they almost always express their pain in ways that invite others to reach out and help. Training empowers everyone to recognise the signs of suicide, help keep them safe, access further support and find hope.
Who is it for?
Suicide prevention skills training is for everyone. LivingWorks’ training courses are designed to empower a community-based approach to suicide prevention. It enables everyone to play a role, creating powerful safety networks to support entire communities.
