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The Psychology of Self Harm and Behaviour Course

Friday 27 April 2012

YOUNG PEOPLEThe emphasis of this Course is on the emotional and psychological issues that potentially precedes the actual self harm activity.

It takes YOU on a journey of discovering and uncovering the awareness of issues and circumstances that may trigger self harm activities in young people.

Additionally, the Course provides delegates with effective tools and strategies to support young people in dealing with self harm



“Has clarified and structured my thinking about self harm and how I can address it more effectively. Excellently presented – very approachable! Thank you!”

Amy Clinch, Trainee Educational Psychologist, Wolverhampton City Council



“The Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course has given me fresh insight and strategies to use and to know what to look out for. Thank you so much. I was very inspired by what you do and useful to hear about your own personal experiences.”

Jan Loxley, Primrose Hill Community SchoolDATE: Friday 27 April 2012

Investment: £197 Voluntary orgs/Schools

£297 public/private organisations

Venue: Leicester Central, TBC, UK

Time: 09.30 – 4.30pm GMT



“The Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course has given me an insight into the psychological effects of self harm as well as giving an idea of triggers to self harm. Also how to always look at the underlying issues at all times and looking beyond the behaviour together with effective strategies to work around.”

Kathryn Arrowsmith, HMYOI Werrington Prison Service



By the end of the Course, you will:

Ö Have an awareness of the underlying emotional and psychological challenges, patterns and beliefs that might precede the self harm

Ö Be able to interpret better the Positive intentions relating to self harm

Ö Be more aware of how YOUR behaviour could have a positive or negative impact on people experiencing self harm

Ö Be more confident in your ability to support someone who self harms

Ö Be able to use effective language and communication to those self harming

Ö Have a better appreciation of the remedies and treatment options for people who self harm

Ö Be equipped with a range of tools and strategies that you can use to support individuals who self harm



“We really enjoyed our day with you and staff gave good feedback at our staff meeting. I had not intended to disclose what I did, a bit of a light bulb moment. When I understood the self harm behaviour better, the guilt I had been carrying around seemed to melt away. So many thanks for making it such a comfortable environment.”

Jayne Hudson, Manager, Solihull Care Housing Association Ltd“Greater understanding of why adolescents self harm, help with discussions with young people, - advice for therapists. Possible use of prevention plan.”

Sharon Rippington, Deputy Head, Handsworth Wood Girls School



Contact: Step Up! International for further information or Invoices:

Email: info AT stepup-international.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 121 551 1668