What Will You Learn?
LivingWorks ASIST helps learners become willing, ready, and able to intervene with someone who has thoughts
of suicide. You will learn to:
• Help someone with thoughts of suicide develop a safety plan to keep safe-for-now and connect with further help
• Apply a Safety Framework to guide the development of this SafePlan through a collaborative, helping
relationship
• Understand how personal and community attitudes about suicide affect someone’s openness to seek help and
your ability to provide it
• Build confidence and capacity in providing suicide first aid
Who Should Attend?
Anyone aged 16+ years is encouraged to take LivingWorks ASIST. No previous experience or training is required.
LivingWorks ASIST is a training that strengthens your whole community, building a Network of Safety that helps you apply
suicide first aid in many settings like schools, homes, workplaces, and as a part of formal caregiving roles.
How Will You Learn?
We aim to provide a safe learning environment. The learning process includes:
• Trainer presentations and powerful videos to stimulate discussion and support learning
• Extensive opportunities for skills practice
• Shared participant experiences that enrich learning
• Trainer-facilitated workgroups to optimize participation
Direct and honest discussion about suicide is encouraged. While sometimes challenging, this prepares helpers to
openly approach people with thoughts of suicide, and to help them keep safe.
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