Working Confidently with Self-harm
A one-day training designed to help professionals assess risk and respond safely to individuals who self-harm. Morning: Understanding and Assessment The first half of the
Self-harm Awareness Training
Develop your understanding of self-harm and confidence to respond (2.5hr)
Join us online to explore why people may self-harm, and how to respond with confidence, understanding and informed support.
Who is it for?
Designed for anyone who works with people who self-harm and wants to further their understanding and awareness.
The session combines presentations, discussion and experiential exercises, giving participants practical strategies and resources to support conversations with someone who self-harms.
Co-developed by people with lived experience, the course reflects current best practice and the NICE guidance on self-harm.
Learning Outcomes
- Explore attitudes about self-harm.
- Define self-harm and self-injury
- Consider the importance of language
- Discuss the contributing factors and triggers to self-harm
- Explore the possible functions of self-harm
- Identify possible signs that someone is self-harming
- Communicate effectively and apply an evidence-based model of support.
- Consider a range of alternative coping strategies including safety planning
- Identify a range of services and use digital technology in supporting people who self-harm
- Understand the impact on ourselves and identify self-care strategies
Date: Wednesday 28th October
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Training Courses
Understanding Self-harm
A safe space to develop your understanding of self-harm (1.5hr) Join us for an online webinar that’s a safe, supportive space to learn about self-harm
Self-harm Awareness Training
Develop your understanding of self-harm and confidence to respond (2.5hr) Join us online to explore why people may self-harm, and how to respond with confidence,