| ASIST
is a free two-day course aimed at providing people with the skills to spot the
risk of suicide and provide immediate help to persons at risk. In
the same way that skills are needed for physical first aid, ASIST develops the
skills necessary for suicide first aid. ASIST training is suitable for anyone
and participants range from those in caring roles to people concerned about family
members or friends. Sessions are run regularly all over the Western Isles - click
here for dates. By
the end of the workshop, participants will be better able to:
| * | | Reduce
attitudinal barriers which hinder the ability to be direct and comfortable with
suicidal situations. | | * | | Dispel
myths about suicide. | | * | | Identify
the indicators and assess suicidal risk. | | * | | Intervene
with a person at risk of suicide. | | * | | Engage
in efforts to build collaborative resource networks for those at risk or berevaed
by suicide. | For
further information contact Elaine Campbell, Choose Life Coordinator, tel. 01851
708035 or email Elaine direct at: elaine.campbell5@nhs.net |