!!! IMPORTANT NOTE !!!
If you are not YVR-based, workshops will be announced for other bases.
As part of our work to further workplace psychological health and safety, the Air Canada Component of CUPE OH&S Committee will be running 2-day suicide intervention workshops in Vancouver on the following dates:
25-26 SEP 08:30-16:30 PST
The training will be conducted in English. French materials will be available (advance request required).
Location:
CUPE BC Regional Office
6222 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 0G3
Public Transit: Directly accessible via MetroTown SkyTrain station
Car: If you plan to arrive by car, please reach out to us once your registration is confirmed to receive instructions regarding parking.
COST :
The workshop is FREE for all Mainline and Rouge cabin crew.
Workers from other AC unionized groups are welcome for a nominal fee of $55 which covers the base cost of the workshop participant kit.
Value:
The LivingWorks ASIST workshop generally costs approx. $300.00
Facilitators:
– Nicola Schnell
Vice-Chairperson ACC of CUPE OHS Committee
– Troy Winters
National Coordinator OHS CUPE National
What is LivingWorks ASIST?
Recognized as the global leader in suicide intervention training, LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a 2-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. In 2002 around the world:
- First aiders performed 92,424 interventions
- 74, 536 participants attended LivingWorks ASIST Workshops
- 12,939 deaths by suicide were prevented
*Estimates based on studies
What will you learn?
LivingWorks ASIST helps learners become willing, ready, and able to intervene with someone who has thoughts of suicide. You will learn to:
- Help someone with thoughts of suicide develop a safety plan to keep safe-for-now and connect with further help
- Apply a Safety Framework to guide the development of this SafePlan through a collaborative, helping relationship
- Understand how personal and community attitudes about suicide affect someone’s openness to seek help and your ability to provide it
- Build confidence and capacity in providing suicide first aid
Who should attend?
No previous experience or training is required.
LivingWorks ASIST is a training that strengthens your whole community, building a Network of helpers who can apply suicide first aid in many settings like schools, homes, workplaces, and as a part of formal caregiving roles.
The workshop works best when individuals from diverse backgrounds and work roles attend. Feel free to invite workers from other Air Canada groups.
Psychological health and safety is an issue that requires collaboration and awareness amongst all stakeholders. We cannot be as effective if we learn and operate in isolation. Accordingly, certain AC management may be invited to ASIST workshops (this will be clearly noted next to the dates).
How will you learn?
We aim to provide a safe learning environment. The learning process includes:
- Trainer presentations and powerful videos to stimulate discussion and support learning
- Extensive opportunities for skills practice
- Shared participant experiences that enrich learning
- Trainer-facilitated workgroups to optimize participation
Direct and honest discussion about suicide is encouraged. While sometimes challenging, this prepares helpers to openly approach people with thoughts of suicide, and to help them keep safe.
In Solidarity,
Your Component Occupational Health and Safety Committee