Self-Harm Awareness Training Course

Our self-harm awareness course will provide you with an understanding of self-harm, the different forms it may take, and why an individual may harm themselves.
£12.50 inc. VAT
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Self-Harm Awareness Overview

This will provide you with an understanding of self-harm, the different forms it may take, and why an individual may harm themselves, it will also equip you with the tools and skills needed to effectively support an individual who self-harms.
Duration
55m
Number of Units
3
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Mental Health

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of what is meant by self-harm
  • To gain an understanding of the different varieties and severities of self-harm
  • To gain an understanding of the reasons why people self-harm and common misconceptions about self-harm
  • To gain an understanding of how to best support an individual who self-harms
  • To gain an understanding of relapse and remission in self-harm

Training Units

Each unit in this course has been carefully developed to provide care professionals with the confidence and knowledge needed to support individuals who may be at risk of self-harm.

Introduction to Self-Harm

15m

This unit offers a foundational understanding of what self-harm is, why it occurs, and how to recognise the signs.

  • Definition
  • Risk factors
  • Signs of self-harm

Supporting individuals

15m

Learn practical ways to respond to self-harm disclosures, provide immediate care, and implement supportive interventions that prioritise safety and dignity.

  • Reacting to a disclosure
  • First aid
  • Delaying strategies

Relapse and remission

15m

This unit helps learners understand the nature of relapse and remission in the context of self-harm, including appropriate language and response.

  • Terminology
  • Recovery
  • Relapse and Remission

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