ACE SI Training

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ACE SISuicide Prevention Training
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• Theres a common experience a lot of us had when
  we were younger.

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Ramon Noodles
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• Most of us cook Ramon Noodles in the microwave
  for three minutes. I made a rookie mistake when I
  was 13 years old and cooked Ramon Noodles in a
  container with a lid. Long story short, the
  trapped heat inside the closed container had no
  where to go and there was an explosion. The
  microwave was plastered with sticky noodles.

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• Our lives are no different than something cooking
  in the microwave. We all go through things in
  life (risk factors) that make us stressed. If we
  keep stress bottled up inside, our lives can
  become like a closed container being heated.

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• We cant prevent every possible problem in our
  lives. But we can get rid of the stress caused by
  our problems through protective forces.
  Protective forces give our lives purpose and
  support.

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• Examples of personal protective factors
• Religious worship
• Strong family support
• Physical fitness
• Volunteering in the community
• Playing a musical instrument
• Playing sports with friends
• Academic achievements

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• Its important to note that just because someone
  has risk factors doesnt mean they may be
  thinking about suicide. We all go through things
  in life. Some people have protective forces to
  mitigate their risk factors.

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• But if someone becomes like a closed container
  and allows the stress from their risk factors to
  build up, their risk factors can turn into
  warning signs.

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• Warning signs, on the other hand, are strong
  indicators someone is at a high risk for thinking
  about suicide.

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• Were all familiar with the word meddling. From
  a young age were taught not to meddle in other
  peoples business. But when youve got a battle
  buddy or soldier youre supervising thats
  showing warning signs, its one of the few times
  in life when its permissible to meddle and get
  them the help they need.

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• ACE-SI (Ask, Care, Escort) is an effective three
  step process for getting someone help when
  theyre exhibiting warning signs.

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• We need to avoid creating a stigma around people
  getting help. Everyone should feel comfortable
  getting help when needed.

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• Its important to be mature and confidential when
  getting someone help. The last thing someone
  needs is the details of their problem(s) being
  shared throughout the unit.

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• Avoid the temptation to judge when getting
  someone help. What may seem trivial or
  insignificant to one person may be perceived as a
  life altering situation to someone else.

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Summary

• Have protective factors in your life to prevent
  risk factors from turning into warning signs.
• Ask, Care, Escort when a soldier exhibits warning
  signs.
• Avoid creating a stigma that prevents soldiers
  from getting help.

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Chaplain Support

• 1-114th BN Chaplain
• Chaplain (CPT) Shane Crawford
• 501-762-3700
• AR ARNG Full-Time Support Chaplain
• Chaplain (LTC) Jeremy Miller
• 501-212-5621

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• This concludes ACE-SI training. There are sign-in
  rosters with each company. When signing the
  roster, please turn in a sheet of paper with your
  printed name, unit, and a list of five protective
  factors in your life that prevent your risk
  factors from turning into warning signs.