Self Harm Training

Deliberate self harm is an act which is intended to cause injury to ones self but which is not intended to result in death. It is often described by those who self harm as a way of coping with emotional pain and of surviving distressing experiences. It is not a suicide attempt. This training dispels the myths of self harm and outlines support strategies.

This popular 1 day course will enable participants to:

• Recognise the symptoms of self harm
• Understand and indentify positive coping strategies
• Support people who self harms

What areas are covered?

• What is self harm?
• How do people self harm?
• Impact on workers
• Why do people self harm?
• How to respond to self harm

If you would like to find out more information about this course, or to book a future session, please contact ramhtraining@ramh.org