Suicide intervention workshop set for August

PABLO — The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills workshop will be held at the Pete Beaverhead Building located on the Salish Kootenai College campus on August 4 and 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

There is no charge for tribal employees, tribal programs, law enforcement, emergency responders or SKC students. Participants must show up on time and be present for both days as seating is limited.

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is designed to teach skills to help caregivers competently and confidently intervene with an individual at risk of suicide. ASIST prepares caregivers and helpers from all walks of life to integrate principles of intervention into everyday practice.

ASIST is divided into four learning modules: attitudes, knowledge, intervention & resources. Skills and principles are illustrated with case studies, videos, live dramatizations, simulations and practice exercises utilizing a Suicide Intervention Model and workbook.

Upon completion, participants will be better able to reduce attitudinal barriers that hinder one’s ability to be direct and comfortable in suicidal situations; dispel myths about suicide; practice intervention techniques; and develop a collaborative resource network.

You can be a helper to a serious community health problem. The 14 approved education units are SWP, LAC, OPI, and MLEA.

For more information and registration contact Roxana Colman-Herak at (406) 270-8631.