Self Harm Alertness (Cumbria) [4/12]

This training is fully funded and available only to people who live or work in Cumbria.

This three hour online training session is suitable for school staff, health and social care practitioners, and anyone in the community who wants to know more about self-harm, and how they can support someone who is self-harming. The training covers;

• Understanding what self-harm is and its prevalence
• Reasons people may self-harm and the cycle of self-harm behaviour
• Exploring coping and distraction strategies
• Look at the concept of a Safe plan
• The relationship between suicide and self-harm behaviour
• Considering the roles of parents, carers and professional support

There is a focus on young people but the learning is transferable across all ages. Learning is through a mixture of presentation, discussion and small group work, and is delivered via zoom by our dedicated and experienced trainers. Participants will receive further support resources and a certificate of completion.

What our participants had to say:

“Learnt so much from this course - practical, down to earth and empowering”

“I feel like I have a much better idea about what I can do to help and better understanding of the broad range of support available for the young people I work with”

"Thank you so much, really insightful and interesting, great resources and practical advice"

If you have any questions about the course and its content please contact us at training@every-life-matters.org.uk

Every Life Matters is a Cumbrian Suicide Prevention and Suicide Bereavement Support Charity. We deliver a wide range of suicide prevention, self-harm and mental health training across the county, support Suicide Safer Community projects and provide support to people and organisations bereaved and affected by suicide. Find out more at www.every-life-matters.org.uk

PLEASE NOTE TO GUARANTEE YOUR PLACE ON THE COURSE IT IS ESSENTIAL TO FULLY COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM.