Course Content

Examples of what can be covered in courses.

1 or 2 hour presentation for Doctors at all levels.

"Personal insight and professional understanding of self-harm with reference to current NICE guidelines and examples of care management"

2 hour workshop for staff in schools/ colleges.

"Introduction to self-harm" - what is self-harm; the meaning and purpose of self-harm; understanding of young people's needs - a short DVD; guidelines for school staff in how to manage and deal with self-harm.

A full day workshop

• What is self-harm?
• The meaning and purpose of self-harm
• What are the reasons and issues that are often behind self-harm?
• A personal insight into self-harm.
• Yardsticks for Good Practice in Supporting People who self-harm.
• Developing a Harm-Minimisation Approach.
• The needs of those supporting people who self-harm.

The above are just a "sample" of courses available and training can be tailored to the specific needs of your organisation/ staff both in content and length of course.

"In House" training.

Training courses run "in-house" are available at a venue provided by your service for a group of your staff, usually up to a maximum of 18 participants.

Training workshops can be half-day, full day, or shorter presentations by arrangement. Discuss and agree a training format that meets your service needs

The informative and participative workshops aim to help people develop a general understanding of self-harm.

The training is delivered and facilitated by Jill Eastham, and will include a workshop pack of handouts and information

Costs: Contact Jill to discuss training needs and receive a quotation