Self Harm Awareness
Train the Trainer
Course Title: Self Harm Awareness
Course length Full Day
Maximum number to attend, priced per delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional delegates
This course is aimed at all staff working within Health and Social Care who support individuals who may be at risk or have a history of self-harm.
The course begins with explanations of self-harm, before identifying warning signs and available support in managing the impact of self-harm.
Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria
Introduction to Self-Harm
Discuss and understand:
Self-Harm definitions
Current facts and figures
Psychological factor
Environmental factors
Biological factors
Consent / Mental Capacity
Examples of self-harm
Warning signs of self-harm
Responding to the signs
Self-harm risk factors
Warning signs – Suicide
Communication
Alternative coping strategies
Managing the impact of self-harm and structures to support best practice
Simple first aid treatment for self-harm wounds
At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.