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ASIST
Who is this for?
UBC Okanagan faculty and staff, particularly those in front-facing or first-responder roles.
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, UBCO Human Resources
- Sam Larsen MEd, Team Lead, Academic and Career Advising
Important Information
- The focus of this training is to learn how to provide suicide first-aid to people with thoughts of suicide.
- 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 or require an accessibility-related measure, please contact Amanda at amanda.swoboda@ubc.ca
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