Trainings offered at BRCIC
To register or for more information please email adminservices@brcic.org or call 225-924-1431 and leave a message.
LivingWorks ASIST Training
The Gold Standard for suicide intervention training.
Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference.
  • Two-day workshop in suicide intervention skills.
  • Learn and practice a life-saving intervention model
  • Widely used by professionals and the general public
Upcoming Trainings:
January 22 & 23, 2025
With the support of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, the normal fee of $300 is being reduced to $100 per person. Contact BRCIC to register: adminservices@brcic.org or 225-924-1431. Registration closes on January 17, 20025. CEUs available: 12.5. (8 hours clinical, 4.5 hours general)

LivingWorks safeTALK Training
The Gold Standard for suicide intervention training.
Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference.
  • Half-day training in suicide alertness skills
  • safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections.
  • Will learn to apply four basic steps that equip them for the safety-connector role.
  • The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support.
  • Widely used by professionals and the general public.
Upcoming Trainings:
Check back later for 2025 dates.
LivingWorks ASIST Training for Trainers
In the course of their five-day T4T, ASIST trainer candidates will:
  • Experience or re-experience ASIST as any participant would
  • Better understand the key process and content features of ASIST
  • Learn how to use the ASIST Trainer Manual and audiovisuals in preparing and facilitating the workshop
  • Benefit from coaching and self-study to prepare and present assigned sections of ASIST at the T4T
  • Develop the confidence to begin facilitating ASIST
  • Establish or strengthen links with other candidates who may become training partners or provide support in the future
Upcoming Trainings:
February 17 through February 21, 2025  
Register by emailing ast4tregistrations@livingworks.net
LivingWorks safeTALK Training for Trainers
In the course of the two day T4T, participants will learn in-depth skills to recognize signs of suicide, engage someone, and ensure a connection to safety. The in-person format includes powerful audiovisuals and live practice.
  • Day 1 morning candidates will observe and participate in an actual safeTALK training.
  • Day 1 afternoon candidates will receive training materials and begin study and preparation to present an assigned part of safeTALK.
  • Day 1 evening candidates may expect to spend time in self-study and preparation for day 2.
  • Day 2 morning activities are designed to support the integration of safeTALK’s fundamental beliefs and core messages.
  • Day 2 afternoon: trainer candidates present the part of safeTALK they prepared day 1. The T4T ends with a look forward to their provisional trainer status including tips on implementation and signing trainer agreements.
Upcoming Trainings:
New trainings are being added. Contact BRCIC for more information.
 
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