Self Harm and Suicide Ideation

Emerge's training introduces the concept of self-harm as an umbrella which young people cling on to, to protect themselves from the storms of life.

• What constitutes self-harm – what is the umbrella made of?
• Why self-harm is not an effective coping strategy – the leaky umbrella.
• Why young people resort to self-harm – can we change the weather?
• The relationship between self-harm and suicide – the self-harm continuum.
• What we can do instead – can we fashion a more effective umbrella?
• Local and national support – where can we find more shelter?

This training is delivered through interactive, thought provoking and hope-filled sessions.