The Psychology of Self Harm and Behaviour

Course 

 Fridaty 26 November 2010

ADULTS

 The 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 adults self harming.

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

 “Really useful and interesting course. I learnt a lot. This Course is like a breath of fresh air and really inspiring.”

Sheila Dance, North Wales National Probation Service

Do you often wonder….?

 ð      Why men and women who self harm can't just get over their past and move on?

ð      What’s stopping them from moving on?

ð      What does it mean that adults are self harming or still self harming?

ð      What about the elderly who self harm?

ð      Is self harm the cause of their circumstances and experiences or a symptom?

  “It has given me a better knowledge of behind the scenes information”

     Amanda Cleave, Yarlswood Immigration Removal Centre

       By the end of the Course, you will:

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

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

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

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

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

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

  “Very useful in both roles. I will be able to offer honest and factual support now and intervention and use of tools in the often taboo subject of self harm. This course is like a breath of fresh air in a role where limited training and intervention is offered.      DCI Karen Payne, West Midlands Police

 DATE:  Friday 26 November 2010  

 Time: 09.30 – 4.00pm GMT

 Venue:  Jury’s Inn Hotel, 245 Broad St, Birmingham B1 2HQ   Telephone: 0121 606 9000

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Contact: Jennifer McLeod, Step Up! International

Tel: +44 (0) 121 551 1668          Mob: +44 (0) 7957 687 036