Self Harm & Suicide Awareness

Self Harm & Suicide Prevention Awareness Course (1/2 day) Develop your knowledge and skills in supporting people at risk of suicide or self harm and provide the necessary support and care to prevent the individual harming him or herself. Course Structure: Introduction and welcome Explanation of course
Tutor introduction to delegates (background) Aims & Workshop Agenda • Identification • Intervention • Regime Management • Dispel some of the myth • When to be concerned • Role plays • Possible personal reactions • Estimating the risk • How to ensure communication between disciplines and multidisciplinary approach to the management of at risk service users • How to support staff working within the environment or following involvement in incidents of self harm or suicide • Monitoring and record keeping the level and nature of incidents of self harm, and monitor the effectiveness of follow-up action • How to approach the topics with a distressed person • Establish an Action Plan

Teaching Methods The course involves several activities to support the learning and development aspects of this course and will be delivered by a variety of teaching methods including: presentation; small group discussion; whole group discussion; individual work; case studies and handouts.