Description
Self-harm and suicide are often subjects not discussed or there are misunderstandings of how to help This will give you a deeper understanding of what self-harm is, why people do it and dealing with the topic of suicide. Discussing what happens when a person is suicidal, how to deal with each of these situations, as well as how you can use this knowledge to benefit our client work in a solution focused way.
After this CPD you will be able to confidently discuss the role of stress in impacting our mental health and how self-harm can develop whilst experiencing stress and anxiety. Break the taboo of these conditions which can become hidden, along with dealing confidently with clients who are experiencing suicidal tendencies and how we can use SFH to support our clients.
You will be able to use this information to explain how our techniques work with both clients and other healthcare professionals, signposting other practitioners when required from a place of confidence.
What you will learn
- What is Self Harm
- History of self harm
- Types of self harm
- Self harm myths
- The self harm cycle
- Why do people self harm
- The role of social media and self harm
- Grey areas of self harm – When is - self harm something else?
- Self harm as an addiction
- Self harm and suicidal thoughts
- How to help a client who is having - suicidal thoughts or is suicidal
- How to help a client who self harms
- What part does the primitive brain play with self harm and suicide
- How to adapt the Initial Consultation
- Solution focused questions to ask
- Passing on concerns to other health professionals
- Signposting
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