Understanding Self Harm

Course Duration:

9.30am - 12.30pm

Target Audience:

All staff, volunteers, family carers, direct employers and their PA’s

Aim:

Self-harm statistics appear to be on the increase, year on year; affecting people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. This session provides a comprehensive overview and aims to educate professionals and volunteers using both lived experience and professional background, as well as signposting to other resources and agencies.

Learning Outcomes:

• Increased knowledge as to how self-harm manifests itself and the reasons it is often instigated
• Be able to spot the warning signs, both physical and emotional.
• Identify some of the reasons for self-harm and be aware of the risks related
• Consider the effect of myths and stigmas on how you approach the topic of self-harm
• Develop confidence in supporting someone who self-harms or may be considering it
• Raise awareness of further services, apps or websites that may be of assistance to you or your client