Upcoming Training

Suicide and Self Harm: Understanding Risk and Prevention

THURSDAY 16TH JUNE 2022 - 9:30 - 12:00

ONLINE - A link will be sent out prior to the event

Suitable for all staff (Secondary and Primary)

EVENT DESCRIPTION
Research indicates that over a third of young people in England have self-harmed at some point in their lives, and suicide remains the most common cause of death for children aged between 5 and 19. How adults understand and respond to those demonstrating self-harm or suicidal behaviours is crucial, both to safeguard children and to provide them with the care and support that they need to find more positive ways forward. This half-day course is an introduction to self-harm and suicidal behaviours in children and young people. We will examine the phenomena, including definitions, risk factors, and ways of responding that promote safety and coping. We will also consider our feelings, attitudes, and values regarding self-harm and suicide and how these may impact our responses. By taking a scenario-based workshop approach, we will explore these difficult topics within the social and cultural contexts of our schools and think about ways of managing our own emotions so that we can effectively support the children and young people in our care while also looking after our own wellbeing. Finally, we will consider a graduated response to self-harm and suicidal behaviours, including when to seek further help.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES
• To develop an awareness and understanding of self-harm and suicidal behaviours in children and young people.
• To understand the risk factors associated with self-harm and suicidal behaviours, including why children and young people may wish to harm themselves.
• To understand the similarities and differences between self-harm and suicidal behaviours.
• To develop skills and understanding relating to:
o Suicide and self-harm prevention.
o Assessing risk.
o Talking to children and young people about self-harm and suicide, including confidentiality/information sharing.
o Providing ongoing support, including alternative coping strategies.
• To know when and where to seek further support.
• To explore our feelings, attitudes, and values relating to self-harm and suicidal behaviours and how these may impact our responses.
• To promote the emotional wellbeing of adults working with children and young people who are demonstrating self-harm or suicidal behaviours.

OUTCOMES
Staff will have a deeper understanding of self-harm and suicidal behaviours in children and young people and feel equipped to support those affected.

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