How long do you need?
A minimum of 2 hours for CPD accreditation, but ideally a full day (e.g. 9.30am to 4.30pm). Please enquire with your needs as sessions will be catered towards your delegate group.
Who is it for?
Any organisation who may come across vulnerable individuals (adults or young people) such as those in residential care, foster care services, domestic abuse support service, medical staff (physical and psychiatric), social care staff.
Previous / current clients include the Samaritans, supported housing organisations (e.g. Unity Residential, Hexagon Care) and hospitals.
How many staff can attend?
Shorter sessions (under three hours), any number of staff can attend, however a cap of 25 for full day sessions is given to allow for meaningful group work.
What do sessions cover?
Broadly speaking the sessions are split into two sections, better understanding self-harm and then supporting someone who self-harms. The content will include:
- Statistics and definition of self-harm
- Why people turn to self-harm – triggers and functions
- Myths & language use
- How to support someone who self-harms
- Broaching suspected self-harm
- Alternative strategies, focusing on stopping and more