Intervention Skills
Training
"Sandy and Chris were exceptional as trainers - taking us through every stage of PAL with understanding and appreciation, ensuring we were fully equipped and confident. My learning experience with you is life-changing and affirmative."
Twenty-two participants completed ASIST in Hong Kong on 22 and 23 November 2025, led by Chris Grant with co-trainer Sandy Sinn, in partnership with 21st Century Learning International. Chris made the trip from Scotland bringing with him a diverse professional background spanning education, sport and youth work that shapes a practical, people-first approach to training.
Sandy Sinn brought invaluable local knowledge and an established professional network to this delivery. Her connections were central to building a full cohort and her credibility as an Asian trainer presenting on a topic still considered taboo in parts of the region resonated deeply with participants.
This was a two-day applied skills workshop, not an awareness session. Participants left with a working knowledge of the PAL framework and the practical ability to intervene with someone at risk of suicide. Every measure rated above 9.4 out of 10 and self-rated confidence rose sharply across all four measures.
Chris Grant and Sandy Sinn, Hong Kong, November 2025
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Suicide prevention sits at the very heart of what it means to support young people holistically. Schools across the Asia-Pacific region are navigating increasing levels of student distress, and educators are often the first to notice the signs. For 21st-Century Learning, being involved in this work is an extension of our core mission.
Real suicide intervention skills, not just awareness. Here is what 22 participants said about the November 2025 workshop.
All four measures scored above 9.4 out of 10. The recommendation score of 9.73 reflects strong participant confidence in the value of the training for others in their networks.
| Competency | Before | After | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| I would ask directly about suicide | 3.95 | 4.86 | +0.91 |
| I would do a suicide intervention | 4.05 | 4.91 | +0.86 |
| I feel prepared to help | 3.05 | 4.68 | +1.63 |
| I feel confident to help | 3.19 | 4.68 | +1.49 |