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1. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training 2008 was the first year the suicide rate for the Army was higher than the civilian rate. Unfortunately, the rate continues to increase. More troops killed themselves in the last two years than died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan during the same time period. The ASIST workshop is for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over 750,000 caregivers have participated in the two-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop. What: Learn Suicide First Aid When: October 4-5, 2012, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Where: PRFTA Post Chapel Why: To make Parks and surrounding area a suicide-safer community Who: Anyone, check with your chain of command for approval How: Contact CH (CPT) Kerstin Hedlund: 925-875-4294/ kerstin.l.hedlund@us.army.mil For more information please visit: http://www.livingworks.net/AS.php

2. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training REGISTRATION You are about to join more than 750,000 caregivers. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is the most widely used suicide intervention training program in the world. The workshop is only presented by LivingWorks certified trainers who have completed the ASIST Training for Trainers course. ASIST prepares caregivers of all backgrounds to provide emergency first-aid, life-assisting interventions to persons at risk of suicide. Intervention attitudes, knowledge, skills and resources are presented in two days of practical training, conducted in both small and large groups. ASIST is a two-day workshop designed to be provided in a positive learning environment. You are required to be present for the entire workshop to receive full credit for the training. Sign-in will begin at 0800 hrs at the Post Chapel. The first class starts at 0830 and ends at 1630 hrs. You will have a one-hour lunch break. CIVILIAN CASUAL CLOTHES ARE REQUIRED. PLEASE INITIAL AFTER READING: Attendee Initial:_______ Supervisor’s Initial:______ ASIST WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM 4-5 October, 2012 Please complete and return to CH (CPT) Hedlund, kerstin.l.hedlund@us.army.mil Name (Last, First MI):____________________________________________________ Grade/Rank:_______________ Unit:___________________UIC:_________________ Duty Phone:_____________________ Email:_________________________________ Signature & date:_______________________________________________________ For more information please visit: http://www.livingworks.net/AS.php