Self Harm Awareness

Course Title: Self Harm Awareness

Course length 2 Hours

Maximum number to attend, 20 – 60, up to 20 delegates per course

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.