Applied Suicide
Intervention
Skills Training.
A two-day workshop in suicide first aid. Participants leave able to recognise when someone may be thinking about suicide and work with them toward safety.
The training that changes
how people talk about suicide.
ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop developed by LivingWorks and delivered worldwide. It trains people to become life-assisting caregivers: people in any community, any role, who are ready and able to step in when someone may be thinking about suicide.
The workshop is built around the PAL model, the pathway for assisting life. Participants practice real conversations in small workgroups, building the confidence and skills to help keep someone safe from suicide for now, and to connect them to further support.
ASIST is part of building suicide-safer communities: places where more people are ready, willing and able to have the conversation that might save a life. Asking someone directly about suicide does not increase risk. It opens the door to helping.
The numbers don't
need dressing up.
Participants rate their confidence on a 1 to 5 scale before and after the workshop. These are the average gains.
Two ways to access the training.
Open courses running across Scotland. No prior knowledge required. ASIST is suitable for anyone who wants to be better prepared to help someone who may be thinking about suicide.
- Edinburgh and Glasgow dates in 2026
- Group discount available for 5 places
- Local authority and third sector pricing available
ASIST delivered for your team at a time and place that works for you. Particularly relevant for organisations working with people at risk: health, social care, education, third sector. Every ASIST workshop is delivered by two trainers, selected for their experience and the chemistry they bring to the room together.
- Delivered anywhere in Scotland and beyond
- Groups of 8 to 30, always two trainers
- Full evaluation report included with every course
A full evaluation report.
Not an add-on.
Within 10 days of the final session, you receive a professionally designed report covering learner ratings, feedback themes and course outcomes. Built into the cost because I care about whether the training actually lands, and because your organisation deserves evidence that it did.
Reports can be branded with your organisation's logo on request. Designed to be shared with a board, a senior team, or an L&D function.
The training
in their own words.
"I recently used my ASIST training to do a suicide intervention. I felt much more prepared than I have done in the past, and I am pleased to say that the individual concerned is now getting the support they need."
"The workshop was a safe and thoughtful space that provided me confidence to do the work I do. It allowed me the chance to reflect on and debrief some difficult situations for the first time. I am incredibly grateful."
"Chris and Keir had a great working chemistry between them. They were regularly checking in and making sure everyone was ok due to the intensity of the course. I feel more confident in intervening and talking about suicide. If this helps me to help just one person then it will have made a difference."
"This has been the best and most valuable training I have ever been on. I found the group setting and discussions so valuable. I have definitely learned skills I will use all the time in my work and personal life."
Ready to train in suicide
first aid?
Public course dates in Edinburgh and Glasgow. In-house delivery anywhere in Scotland and beyond.