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Congratulations to the Latest ASIST Participants!
The Suicide Prevention Training Institute hosted a Community Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Workshop for the Greater Tampa Bay Community. Ten new Community Partners are now equipped with the tools and confidence to have that difficult conversation with someone with thoughts of suicide. The attendees’ commitment to fostering empathy, understanding effective intervention strategies, promoting…
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Read MoreCongratulations to the latest ASIST participants!
Their commitment to fostering empathy, understanding effective intervention strategies, promoting help-seeking behaviors, and providing support to those in need is truly exemplary. The Greater Tampa Bay Community now has 8 more prevention and intervention-trained individuals dedicated to making a difference in someone’s life. Please consider joining us for our next ASIST Workshop, September 26 –…
Read MoreSgt. Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt Memorial Foundation Ruck Walk
The Suicide Prevention Training Institute was honored to participate in the Sgt. Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt Defender 2.2 Mile Ruck/Walk & 5.5k on June 7 th 2025. The Foundation hosted its annual event, a powerful community gathering to honor the life and legacy of Marine Sgt. Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt, who tragically lost his life to suicide…
Read MoreDr. Derrick “TC” Copper Honored as a Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero!
Dr. Derrick “TC” Copper Honored as a Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero! Link to NHL Press Release We are thrilled to share the news that our very own Dr. Derrick “TC” Copper, the Executive Director of SPTI, has been named a Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero! This recognition comes with a grant which will help…
Read MoreNext SPTI Training is June 28th & 29th!
Join us for our next LivingWorks ASIST workshop! At a LivingWorks ASIST workshop, you’ll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/905009055447?aff=oddtdtcreator Our next training session will take place on June 28th and 29th, 2024, at St. James United…
Read MoreSPTI Receives Grant to Train Veterans
The Suicide Prevention Training Institute is honored to receive a grant from the Love IV Lawrence Memorial Foundation to provide suicide prevention and intervention training the Veterans, their Families, and Gatekeepers. Visit the Love IV Lawrence Memorial Foundation website for more information about this wonderful organization. Sixty participants will be able to attend the 2-day…
Read MoreSPTI Is Now Writing for FireWatch Magazine
We are proud to announce that SPTI will be a regular contributor to FireWatch Magazine. We will be responsible for providing information on suicide prevention/intervention and how it can impact Veterans. FireWatch’s mission is to be a guide today’s military veteran, their families, and supporters. They recognized the need to provide their readers with resources…
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day: When talking about suicide, avoid using these words
From CNN: When talking about suicide, avoid using these words https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/10/health/suicide-why-you-shouldnt-say-committed-wellness/index.html This article from CNN talks about the social stigma that exists around discussion of suicide, and how changing our language around it can help make these discussions more accessible to people. From the article: When it comes to reducing stigma around suicide, not treating…
Read MoreSPTI Suicide Prevention Workshop September 2023
The Suicide Prevention Training Institute (SPTI) held this LivingWorks ASIST™ workshop at the end of September. The two-day face-to-face workshop featured powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations to teach skills to aid in the prevention of suicide. What can you expect from an ASIST workshop? From LivingWorks: At a LivingWorks ASIST workshop, you’ll learn how to…
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