ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over 1,000,000 people have taken the workshop, and studies have proven that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings for those at risk.

The ASIST workshop is divided into five sections that follow in a logical progression to gradually build comfort and understanding around suicide and suicide intervention.

Preparing: Sets the tone, norms, and expectations of the learning experience.
Connecting: Sensitizes participants to their own attitudes towards suicide. Creates an understanding of the impact that attitudes can have on the intervention process.
Understanding: Overviews the intervention needs of a person at risk. It focuses on providing participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize risk and develop safeplans to reduce the risk of suicide.
Assisting: Presents a model for effective suicide intervention. Participants develop their skills through observation and supervised simulation experiences in large and small groups.
Networking: Generates information about resources in the local community. Promotes a commitment by participants to transform local resources into helping networks.

Workshop features:

• Presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers
• A scientifically proven intervention model
• Powerful audiovisual learning aids
• Group discussions
• Skills practice and development
• A balance of challenge and safety

Registration:

• Dates/Times: September 17-18, 8:00-5:00 both days
• Location: Betty Hardwick Center Board Room, 2616 S. Clack, Suite 150.
• The course is taught by Michael Jones, BS, Jay Williams, BS, and Jerry Freshour, MPA.
• Each course requires 2 full 8 hour days to complete. Participants must attend the full course to complete certification. SW and LPC CEUs are available.
• The class will dismiss for lunch both days.
• Spots are limited. Registration is Required.
• To register, Complete this Form and submit with payment to Betty Hardwick Center, attn. Brittney Hardy: bhardy@bettyhardwick.org / 2616 S Clack St, Abilene