Non-refundable deposit of $500 due now
Dates: Dates: March 4 - 8, 2024
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Prior to the T4T, it's a requirement that you have attended an ASIST workshop.
Application Deadline: Due at least 1 calendar month prior to T4T start date
Interested in becoming a Trainer? Are you…
- direct and open about suicide in addition to being interested in the subject;
- an established presenter with well-developed facilitation skills;
- committed to preparation, practice, and delivering the workshop;
- experienced with suicide intervention;
- knowledgeable in adult learning principles; and
- adept at using current technology?
Applications must be received at least 1 calendar month prior to the start date of the T4T. (Applications may still be considered within 1 calendar month of the start date, depending on availability.) Applications require the following information:
- Completed application form
- Copy of your current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certificate
- Letter of interest addressing the following: a) your interest in being a Trainer; b) your suitability (see bullet points above); and c) your experience as a group facilitator.
- Current resume (not required for applicants outside of Alberta)
- Two reference letters -- work and/or volunteer-related, from people who are familiar with your role as a caregiver and facilitator (not required for applicants outside of Alberta).
Applicants will receive confirmation of acceptance by email.
Cancellation Policy

If for some reason you are not accepted into the T4T, or if you cancel on or before the application deadline, your deposit of $500 will not be returned. No refunds will be offered after the deadline. CSP reserves the right to cancel the T4T, in which case all fees will be fully reimbursed.

Some useful definitions
- Provisional Trainer Status: designation given upon completion of T4T prior to attaining Full Trainer Status
- Full Status Trainer: designation upon successful completion of T4T, mentorship, and required workshops
- Mentors: are Full Status Trainers who take on the role of mentoring Provisional Trainers (Please note: Any references to Mentors/mentorships do not apply to non-Alberta applicants).
- System Trainers vs Community Trainers: System Trainers facilitate workshops internally for their own organization. Community Trainers facilitate workshops independently, outside of their organization.
More about Mentorship
You will be assigned to work with a Mentor.Read MoreRead Less
A Mentor’s role is to:
- help you prepare for your first workshop;
- help you better apply the content;
- support you in person, via phone, and/or video conferencing;
- provide you with an opportunity to practice the delivery of certain sections of the workshop;
- provide you with feedback and recommendations; and
- submit an evaluation of you, the Provisional Trainer, to CSP.
The mentorship program is designed to help you apply the knowledge you gain in the T4T classroom. Typically, a Provisional Trainer completes 2 mentorships before facilitating a workshop independently. In unusual circumstances, a Mentor may recommend that a Provisional Trainer take more time preparing before delivering the workshop, or recommend further mentorship. In very rare and extenuating circumstances, it may be recommended that a Provisional Trainer discontinue with the program. Should this happen, CSP will review the matter thoroughly and make a decision based on their review. Any further costs associated with the recommendations will be the responsibility of the Provisional Trainer.

Costs

Components	Cost
T4T Training for Alberta applicants	$4100
2 Mentorships for Alberta Provisional Trainers @$1200 each	$2400
		Payment Schedule
Deposit	$500	Due with completed application
Balance due for Alberta applicants	$6000	Due at least 1 calendar month prior to start date

Schedule

Day 1	8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Day 2	8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Day 3	8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Day 4	8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Day 5	8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lunch will be provided all days.

What happens after the T4T? (for Alberta Trainers)

After the T4T you will be a Provisional Trainer. Once successfully completing 2 mentored workshops (3 if deemed necessary by your Mentor) and 1 workshop independently in the year after your training, you will become a Full Status Trainer with CSP! In order to maintain your certification, you will need to facilitate a minimum of 2 workshops per year.

In your first 2 workshops, your Mentor will support you throughout the workshop and provide feedback. You will facilitate the workshop alongside a Full Status co-Trainer (i.e. not a Provisional Trainer).

Your third workshop will be facilitated with a Full Status Trainer or another Provisional Trainer who has also completed their first 2 mentored workshops.

I am applying to be a (my primary training role):
- System Trainer (System Trainers facilitate workshops internally for their own organization.)
- Community Trainer (Community Trainers facilitate workshops independently, outside of their organization.)
- Both (System and Community Trainer)
Systems Organizer Workshop Costs (applicable to Alberta only)

These fees apply for each workshop you facilitate within your organization both during your certification period and ongoing after you have become certified as a Full Status Trainer.

Workshop Fee: Flat fee: $1000 per workshop (This covers quality assurance processes, licensing, and administration fees.)

Trainer Fees: Basic fee: $1000 (includes Trainer honorarium, meals, parking expenses and administration). A co-Trainer fee will apply unless your agency already has a Full Status Trainer on staff to co-train with you.

Additional fees could include: transportation expenses when a co-Trainer must travel more than 50 km in one direction; and overnight accommodation (when above travel is necessary).

Participant Kits (Workshop Materials) Fees: $40 per kit; minimum 15 per workshop to maximum 30 per workshop.

Note: No returns for credit.
I have read and understand the workshops costs.*
- Agree

Employer
Employer Mailing Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code
Employer Phone
Employer Mobile Phone
Email

I have read the T4T Information Package and I understand the commitments that will be asked of me as a Trainer. I believe that I have the necessary qualifications to become a Trainer. I have had time to consider my decision, to discuss it with my employer (if applicable) and I have freely chosen to participate. My agreement below indicates acceptance of the principles and conditions in this document.*
- Agree
Supervisor Name*
Supervisor Email*

Your employer will be sent an email asking for their commitment to your training. Your application will be reviewed when their commitment is received.
Supervisor Phone

Upload a copy of your current ASIST certificate and Letter of Interest. Alberta applicants must also upload a current resume and 2 reference letters.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 100 MB.
If you are unable to attach these documents, please send to [email protected] within 7 days of completing this application. Your application will be reviewed when all documents have been received.

Table of Contents

ASIST Training for Trainers (T4T)

Step 1 of 7

Non-refundable deposit of $500 due now

Interested in becoming a Trainer? Are you…

Cancellation Policy

Some useful definitions

More about Mentorship

Costs

Schedule

What happens after the T4T? (for Alberta Trainers)

Systems Organizer Workshop Costs (applicable to Alberta only)