This is a two day certificate program - you must attend both days. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Each ASIST workshop shares many core features that make up the LivingWorks international standard. Here is what you can expect at your ASIST training: ASIST is held over two consecutive days for a total of 15 hours. ASIST is based on principles of adult learning. It values participants’ experiences and contributions and encourages them to share actively in the learning process. ASIST workshops always have a minimum of two active ASIST trainers present for the entire two days. If there are more than 30 participants, there will be at least three trainers. Workshops over 45 participants are not recommended and should be split into two separate sessions instead. Trainers show two award-winning videos in the course of the workshop. Cause of Death? provides a common starting point for the discussion of attitudes about suicide, while two versions of It Begins with You illustrate the process of a suicide intervention. Some parts of ASIST take place with all participants together, and others take place in a smaller work group. This helps create a balance between safety and challenge. Participants need not disclose personal experiences to the whole group. Local resources are provided and their availability in the community is discussed. Participant materials include a 20-page workbook, wallet card, and stickers. Participants also receive a certificate upon completing the workshop.