
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Ended Dec 1, 2021
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Full course description
Date: November 29 AND November 30, 2021 **You will need to attend the full 2-day training in order to receive your certificate.
Time: 09:00 - 4:30 (both days)
Location: November 29th ART 386 / November 30th EME 1153
PLEASE NOTE: this is an in-person, live training session
Who is this for?
UBC Okanagan faculty, staff and students
What will you learn?
At a LivingWorks ASIST workshop, you'll learn how to help prevent suicide by recognizing signs of risk, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. Two knowledgeable, supportive trainers will guide you through the course, ensuring your comfort and safety.
Your facilitators
ASIST is co- facilitated by two certified trainers.
Amanda Swoboda BSW, Wellbeing Specialist with UBC Human Resources
Sam Larsen, MEd Residence Life Manager, Student Housing and Hospitality Services
Important Information:
- This training requires a minimum number of registrants. If the minimum is not met, the training will be cancelled and scheduled at a later date. Registrants will be notified prior to the course.
- There is no cost to this training
- Seats are limited. Please unenroll if you can no longer attend.
- You will need to attend the full 2-day training in order to receive your certificate.
If you have questions about this training, please contact Amanda at amanda.swoboda@ubc.ca