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Self Harm

Self-harm is a complex issue that affects many people. This course provides essential knowledge and understanding to help you support individuals who self-harm.

Learn to challenge stigma, identify warning signs, and provide appropriate care. This course also covers how you can look after your own wellbeing while supporting others.

Understanding Self-Harm: Explore the nature of self-harm, its causes, and the impact on individuals.
Challenging Stigma: Learn to dispel myths and misconceptions about self-harm.
Supporting Individuals: Discover effective strategies for supporting people who self-harm.
Safety Planning: Understand the importance of safety planning and how to create one.
Self-Care: Learn how to look after your own wellbeing while supporting others.

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

Understand what self-harm is and who it can affect
Know the different types of self-harm and what these look like
Be aware of some of the reasons individuals self-harm
Know some of the common triggers for self-harm
Recognise the part mental health plays
Have knowledge of the typical misunderstandings and stigmas around self-harm
Understand ways of supporting an individual that self-harms
Be aware of the warning signs of someone self-harming
Know the correct procedures to follow or take following a self-harm incident
Realise the connection between self-harm and suicide
Understand the different treatments and support available for individuals
Recognise the importance of looking after your own inner wellbeing and the difficulties you may face.