Self-Harm and Suicide Mitigation

Course Overview

Self-harm and suicide are distinct and separate acts with differing motivational factors. Self-harm is usually a coping mechanism and is more about staying alive, while someone may choose suicide to end physical or emotional pain.

This course will provide participants with the opportunity to explore the causes of self- injurious and suicidal behaviour. There will be opportunities to discuss and explore the reasons why people may adopt such behaviours, the potential functions of the behaviour and its relationship to trauma.

Finally, and as importantly, the course will emphasise why the emotional dimensions of support for those working alongside children and adults who may self-harm or exhibit suicidal behaviours must be explicitly managed.

What you’ll learn

The value of listening to those with lived experience
The implications of your local policy for practice
What the root causes of self-harm and suicide are in the short / long term
Why the emotional dimensions of support for those working alongside children and adults who may self-harm or exhibit suicidal behaviour must be explicitly managed
How to be more confident in supporting people who may engage in self
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RIGHT FOR YOU?

Who is This Course For?

CALM Core Theory Online is not a one-size-fits-all approach; we have tailored programmes to speak to the unique challenges and situations of several sectors. Below are a few examples of the types of services and individual roles who have benefitted from this course. This list is not exhaustive so if you do not see your sector/role – get in touch and we can help you find the course for you!

Education Services

Mainstream schools, ASN (Additional Support Needs) schools, SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools, SEBN (Social, Emotional, Behavioural Needs) 

CALM Core Theory Online is a whole sector approach that can benefit anyone working in Education Services. 

Roles: Pupil Support Assistants, Teachers, Catering and Facilities staff, Principal Teachers, Head Teachers, Class-room Assistants, Teaching Assistants, Special Needs Assistants, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Psychologists, anyone in a Learning and Development role, anyone in a supervisory or senior management role.   

Residential Childcare, Supported Living, Housing Support Services, Respite Care, Day Supports 

CALM Core Theory Online is a whole sector approach that can benefit anyone working across the Social Care Sector. 

Roles: Support Assistants, Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, Team Leaders, Project Managers, Operational Managers, Social Workers, addiction workers, workers with homeless, anyone in an L & D role, anyone in a supervisory or senior management role.   

Nursing Homes, in patient dementia and older adult services, adolescent and young people in patient settings, Addiction services, Homeless services, forensic services 

CALM Core Theory Online is a whole sector approach that can benefit anyone working in Health Services. 

Roles: Health Care Assistants, Registered Nurses, Doctors, addiction workers, project workers, Reception/Admin staff, Community Health staff, Multi-disciplinary roles such as Speech and Language therapists, OT’s, anyone in an L & D role, anyone in a supervisory or senior management role.