[homeles_ot-l] Two-day ASIST suicide prevention training on Aug. 17-18

[Linda O'Neil]

"I use ASIST in virtually every crisis situation, in both of my roles as a volunteer and employee... Thank you for this life-changing program." - ASIST participant

ASIST is a two-day, interactive workshop that prepares caregivers to provide suicide life-assisting, first-aid intervention. Small group discussions and skills practice are based on adult learning principles. ASIST teaches Pathways for Assisting Life (PAL), a practical guide to doing suicide interventions. Powerful videos support learning.

Who Can Attend?
All caregivers, formally designated or not; adults and youth 16 plus.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be better able to:
·      Identify people who have thoughts of suicide.
·      Understand how beliefs and attitudes can affect suicide interventions.
·      Understand a person at risk's story about suicide as well as recognize turning points that connect the person to life.
·      Conduct a safety assessment and develop a plan that will keep the person at risk safe-for-now.
·      Confirm the person at risk's faith in the safe plan and their intent to follow it through.

To register:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-2day-registration-35760244855


Linda O'Neil
Public Education Consultant
Conseillère en éducation communautaire

Capacity Building and Education Division
Division de l'éducation et la mobilisation communautaire

Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch
Association canadienne pour la santé mentale, Section d'Ottawa
301-1355 rue Bank Street, Ottawa, ON    K1H 8K7
Tel: 613-737-7791 Ext. 135     Fax: 613-737-7644   Cell: 613-552-4505
Email: loneil at cmhaottawa.ca<mailto:loneil at cmhaottawa.ca> Website: ottawa.cmha.ca<http://ottawa.cmha.ca/>
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