Self-Harm Awareness and Support Training for Professionals

Thursday 14th January | 10am–11.30am | Bridge the Gap

Self-harm can be difficult to understand and challenging to respond to, particularly when supporting children and young people experiencing emotional distress.

This two-hour training, delivered by a Mental Health Nurse Therapist, will help professionals develop a greater understanding of self-harm, including why children and young people may self-harm, common misconceptions, potential signs and indicators, and the underlying emotional needs that may be communicated through self-harming behaviours.

The session will explore how to respond with compassion and confidence, have supportive conversations, assess concerns, and consider appropriate safeguarding measures and onward support.

Designed for professionals working with children and young people, this training aims to build understanding, reduce stigma and equip practitioners with practical strategies to support emotional wellbeing and promote safety.