W&M faculty facilitate ASIST Training for SOE Students and Faculty

Summary

On March 27 and 28, Clinical Assistant Professors in Counselor Education Brent Henderson and Olivia Uwamahoro facilitated the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) Training with 29 W&M faculty and students.

Full Description

Clinical Assistant Professors in Counselor Education Brent Henderson and Olivia Uwamahoro facilitated the the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) Training workshop, developed by LivingWorks, for William and Mary School of Education (SOE) faculty and students. This training took place at the SOE over the course of two days, March 27 and 28. During the workshop, participants learned how to recognize individuals who are at risk of suicide, and how to help keep them safe in the short term in order to seek out long term assistance. The workshop consisted of discussions, modeling and role playing various scenarios to help all participants to feel more prepared to provide support to others.