Wellbeing
STRENGTH. COURAGE. RECOVERY
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ith National Self-Harm Awareness Day being the first of this month, selfharmUK along with four other organisations, commissioned a poll of 2,000 children and young people between the ages of 11-21, revealing a worrying insight into the number of children and young people self-harming in Britain today. Over half of 11- 14 year olds and eight out of every ten 18-21 year olds have self-harmed or know of someone who has self-harmed; although as self-harm is understood as such a secretive issue the actual figure is expected to be much higher. The scale of the problem has dramatically increased, and as the news reiterates, disclosure rates in schools and youth projects are only becoming more and more prominent.
Self-harm continues to be stigmatised and misunderstood by society causing shame among many of those who struggle with this issue. Many are afraid to tell anyone they self-harm, because of the fear of someone’s reaction, the worry of being told to stop and the anxiety of feeling like they’re letting other’s down.
Many professionals and parents feel overwhelmed by the issue of self-harm and are often unsure about how to effectively react to a disclosure or help a young person struggling; many feel they know little about the subject and often fear they will make the issue worse by responding in the wrong way. Our training events are specifically designed for those working with young people aged 11-19 years old in a variety of
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contexts including; education, health, local authorities, the voluntary sector, or parents with young people who are self-harming. Nonetheless, all course material is relevant and adaptable for those working alongside adults that self-harm too and we are able to offer bespoke training for organisations. Our vision is to see our training rolled out comprehensively; to serve every part of the UK in supporting and nurturing those who may be experiencing difficulties with self- harm; equipping those who come into contact with young people to gain the skills and support those; encouraging them through the recovery process. Ultimately, we want to work towards lifting the taboo of self-harm, to reduce the stigma that skill exists, expand understanding and make the road back to full health a little easier for those who are affected. The course opens up the discussion around such a sensitive issue and provides an opportunity to gain a wider knowledge of what self-harm is and how to support young people as they begin their path to recovery. It will allow you to develop an understanding of the key steps to help young people reduce their harming; learning questioning skills that work with young people who self-harm and explore alternative coping strategies for young people who self-harm. Additionally, the course gives you an understanding of the physical, emotional and psychological indicators of self-harm. This provides professionals and parents the sufficient knowledge to potentially identify
self-harm in young people in the early stages and know the best ways they can support them, taking into account the effects that self-harm can cause to the individual. Through the course of the session you will have an opportunity to develop a self-harm policy for your organisation and discover the legal obligations of those working with young people who self-harm. This can provide your organisation or team to feel more confident in knowing how to deal with a disclosure from a young person. selfharmUK offers a range of training sessions for those working with young people to develop an understanding, skills and confidence in this sensitive and difficult subject. Alongside our regional training we can deliver sessions at a venue of your choice at a time to suit you. We offer 3-hour and 6- hour workshops both designed for groups up to twenty-five, however, we do consider smaller or larger groups.
uIf you’re interested in either our 3-hour or 6-hour workshops, or require some more information, please get in touch via
training@selfharm.co.uk.
Any bookings made in March will be given with 15% off so don’t miss out… Book your place now!
www.education-today.co.uk
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