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:
October 28 & 29, 2024   This class is full. Please see below for another opportunity.

November 18 & 19, 2024
Limited number of seats available. With the support of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, the normal fee of $300 is being reduced to $75 per person. Contact BRCIC to register: adminservices@brcic.org or 225-924-1431. Registration closes on November 11. CEUs available: 12.5. (8 hours clinical, 4.5 hours general)

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 Dates: December 2, 2024. 8:30 to 12:30.
With the support of LivingWorks Education and the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, the normal fee of $75 is being waived. Contact BRCIC to register: adminservices@brcic.org or 225-924-1431.
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:
October 28 through November 1, 2024   This class is full. We will offer other classes soon.
November 18 through November 22, 2024  
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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