Suicide Prevention Training Series

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Email education@klinic.mb.ca for more information.

Suicide Prevention Workshop

This half-day session introduces participants to the issue of suicide, explaining the context of suicide in our society, and the meaning of suicide in people’s lives. Suicide recognition, assessment, intervention and prevention methods are the focus.

A non-judgmental approach based in care, compassion, and concern with the suicidal individual is presented in order to provide for a solid foundation of accurate suicide assessment and the safety of people at risk.

This workshop is geared for service providers, students, front line staff, and community members who are interested in learning about suicide awareness and prevention.

For Individuals:

Pre-registration is required. After registering, please watch your email for a confirmation message. If workshop is being hosted online, please watch your email for the link to the online (virtual) workshop. We want everyone to have access to our learning opportunities. If workshop fees are a barrier, please contact us at education@klinic.mb.ca.

Online Registration – CLICK HERE

Upcoming Sessions at Klinic (167 Sherbrook St.):

Dates: May 14, 2024
Session Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Cost: $50.00
Schedule is subject to change.

For Groups and Organizations:

Presented to individual service organizations and their employees as well. Contact education@klinic.mb.ca or call 204-784-4066 for more information

Within Winnipeg:
Cost: $300.00

Outside of Winnipeg: to be discussed directly with workshop facilitator

Registration questions? Email education@klinic.mb.ca or call 204-784-4066

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a standardized 2-day introductory suicide intervention training course developed by Livingworks in Calgary. It is offered throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia.

ASIST is for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.

Full attendance of this 2-day training is required to receive the ASIST certificate.

Pre-registration is required. After registering, please watch your email for the link to this virtual workshop. Online Registration – CLICK HERE

Upcoming Sessions: Please email education@klinic.mb.ca to be put on the waitlist!

Dates: Apr 24 & 25, 2024 **REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY, MAR 28 AT 12PM**
Session times: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Cost: $250.00
Schedule is subject to change.

Please note: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) offers ASIST sessions as well.

Crisis Counselling Skills Workshops

Half Day

This half-day workshop aims to educate participants on the basics of crisis theory and to teach communication skills necessary for crisis intervention. Activities in the workshop include defining crisis, reactions to being in crisis, crisis development, and a crisis intervention counselling model will be covered. This workshop is offered off site and on a request basis at this time.

Full Day

This one-day workshop aims to educate participants on the basics of crisis theory and to teach communication skills that are essential for crisis intervention.  Topics covered in this workshop include fundamental counselling skills, counselling tools, crisis development, defining crisis, and a crisis intervention counselling model.  Basic information on suicide assessment and intervention will be covered.  Role plays and other experiential activities will also be incorporated into the workshop.

The workshop is geared to  those working or volunteering with individuals in crisis (however working in a service provider capacity is not required), and wanting a basic understanding of crisis counselling skills.

For Individuals:

Pre-registration is required. After registering, please watch your email for a confirmation message. If workshop is being hosted online, please watch your email for the link to the online (virtual) workshop. We want everyone to have access to our learning opportunities. If workshop fees are a barrier, please contact us at education@klinic.mb.ca.

Online Registration – CLICK HERE

Upcoming Sessions at Klinic (167 Sherbrook St.):

Dates: Mar 6, 2024 (Full Day)
Session Times: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: $100/person
Schedule is subject to change.

For Groups and Organizations:

Presented to individual service organizations and their employees as well. Contact education@klinic.mb.ca or call 204-784-4066 for more information

Within Winnipeg:
Half Day Cost: $300.00
Full Day Cost: $500.00

Outside of Winnipeg: to be discussed directly with workshop facilitator

Registration questions? Email education@klinic.mb.ca or call 204-784-4066