ASIST – Sydney 20th - 21st August
Event description
Sydney - ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - MATES in Construction
Event description
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST is a 2-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid.
Become better prepared to:
• Recognise when someone may be thinking of suicide.
• Respond in ways that clarify and address suicide risk.
• Understand why suicide thoughts are present.
• Work together to review risk and increase safety; and
• Facilitate links with further help.
Any one of us could face a situation where suicide first aid is needed. ASIST applies in everyday situations with family, friends, co-workers or teammates and in professional roles or volunteering.
In ASIST you will:
• Discuss suicide risk and safety openly and directly.
• Consider how attitudes and experiences affect helping.
• Learn and apply a model for suicide first aid intervention; and
• Share ways to care for and support yourself as a helper.
Cost: $350 inc GST.
For more information please contact.
Heather Drew - 0411 955 005 hdrew@mates.org.au
Andrew Bate - 0499 228 751 abate@mates.org.au
Marc Finnigan - 0488 163 475 mfinnigan@mates.org.au
Parking:
Catering: Morning tea and lunch provided. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please provide during registration.
Other Requirements: All materials for the course are provided.
You must attend BOTH days.
Dress code: Smart Casual
It would be appreciated if you could arrive at 8.15am on the first morning and 8.30am on the second morning for a prompt start. The course finishes each day at 4.30pm.