About this Event
An accredited two-day, interactive training that prepares caregivers to provide suicide first aid interventions. ASIST skills are very useful for a wide range of health and social care providers from the statutory and voluntary sectors.
What will you learn as an ASIST trained first aid caregiver?
• Be suicide alert – identify people who have thoughts of suicide
• Understand the reasons behind thoughts of suicide and the reasons for living
• Assess risk and safety – develop a plan to increase the safety of the person at risk of suicide
• Recognise invitations for help
• Recognise potential barriers of seeking help
• Offer support – recognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care
• Effectively apply a suicide intervention model
• Link people with community resources
Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th February 2024
Strathesk Primary School, Penicuik
9am till 5pm
Eligibility criteria - you must live in Midlothian and be a parent
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Strathesk Primary School, 4 Eastfield Farm Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00