This course has been designed with professionals in mind. While it may be appropriate for family members or friends of people who self-harm, it will include discussions and descriptions of methods of self-harm and suicide. Please consider if this is suitable for you.

The course is focused on education and awareness with emphasis on experiential learning and participation. This includes pair, group and team work as well as whole group discussion.

The course aims to create a safe and effective learning environment. 

Key features:

• Explore and discuss attitudes and preconceptions toward self-harm
• Analyse the dynamic, purpose and function of self-harm
• Learn about causes and triggers
• Identify helpful and unhelpful responses to self-harm, what cycles of self-harm can look like and how to suggest alternative coping methods
• Examine possible organisational and clinical responses

• Each participant receives a resource pack with further learning materials and information about support resources