ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. As the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop, LivingWorks’ ASIST program is supported by numerous evaluations including independent and peer-reviewed studies.
Results demonstrate that ASIST helps participants become more willing, ready, and able to intervene. Although ASIST is widely used by health care providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop — ASIST can be learned and used by anyone.
What You Will Learn:
Understand the ways personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions.
Provide guidance and suicide first-aid to a person with thoughts of suicide in ways that meet their individual safety needs.
Identify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it.
Appreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large.
Recognize other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care.
Event Details:
When: Thursday, June 19 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, June 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: In person, Blank Honors Center (Room 610)
Who: Everyone ages 16+
Cost: $45
Lunch and snacks will be provided each day.
The cost of registration covers all training materials.
Payment for this event is non-refundable unless you contact us to request cancelation and a refund at least 7 days prior to the event start date. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
BTLC Credits: IS, SEBMH (2 credits)
Registration Capacity: 30
By registering for this event, you agree to be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes. If you have any questions or concerns, please email scsmh-main@uiowa.edu and we will work with you to make any accommodations.
*Training costs are partially covered by a HRSA grant.