Understanding Self-Harm Training (5.10.17)

Aim: Understanding Self-Harm Training is a 1-day programme which aims to develop Participants' knowledge and understanding of self-harm and the reasons underlying such behaviour. The program also helps participants consider the needs of people who self-harm.

Content:  By completing Understanding Self-Harm training Participants will:

• Be informed of definitions of self-harm and consider its relationship with suicide

• Understand the prevalence of self-harm across different age groups and genders

• Be familiar with the functions, motivations and meanings underlying self-harm

• Demonstrate improved sensitivity and awareness of the needs of people who self-harm

• Be aware of possible interventions and helpful responses in responding to people who self-harm

• Gain knowledge of the appropriate and relevant supports and services, locally and nationally.