Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC): Latest Training, Learning & Development Opportunities
Latest training update to share with you as follows:
1. ASIST Suicide Intervention Training & safeTALK Suicide Awareness Training
Why attend?
• Learn Practical Skills: Understand how to identify warning signs and provide support
• Build Confidence: Gain tools to start difficult but life-saving conversations
• Make a Difference: Help create a safer and more supportive community
safeTALK
· Next safeTALK workshop Wednesday 19th March 2025 10:00-13:30. Workshop content £45 per person (£42.50 charity) – Places available
Feedback from recent course participants
“Really well delivered and well-paced session. Good materials and resources to equip us to be aware and what to do in this situation.”
“Great Trainer, good delivery and knew their stuff.”
ASIST
· Next ASIST workshop Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th April 2025 09:00-17:00. Workshop content £185 per person (£175 charity) – Places filling up. Almost at capacity.
· ASIST workshop Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th June 2025 09:00-17:00. Workshop content & pricing as above – Taking bookings now. At 1/3rd capacity.
Feedback from recent course participants
“I really enjoyed the ASIST training and found it very helpful in my personal and professional life.”
“Both Trainers were really pleasant and professional. Helped greatly if I didn’t understand anything. Would recommend the course.”
“A tough course but glad I completed it.”
2. Talking Mats Training – The award-winning communication tool
Uses specially designed picture symbols for use as a communication resource to overcome communication difficulties for people with a learning disability or dementia, to name a few of its applications.
Why attend?
· Learn Innovative Techniques: Discover how the specially designed picture symbols can aid understanding and expression.
· Improved Engagement: Enhance communication with people who find verbal expression challenging.
· Build Practical Skills: Gain practical hands-on experience using the symbol-based resources.
Next Talking Mats Training
· Tuesday 13th May & Tuesday 3rd June 2025 10:00-13:00 – 2 combined half-day sessions. Course content £190 per person. Training limited to 8 places – Places available
Bookings/enquiries for one or more of the above by reply training@ascymru.org.uk