Specialist Care

Self-Harm Awareness

Self-Harm Awareness is an essential course designed to provide healthcare workers with a comprehensive understanding of self-harm, its underlying causes, and effective strategies for intervention and support.

Aligned with the latest UK healthcare guidelines, this course delves into the psychological factors that lead to self-harming behaviours, assessment techniques, and evidence-based approaches to care and prevention.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • 01

    Understand the psychological factors and triggers associated with self-harm.

  • 02

    Identify and assess self-harming behaviours and their risks.

  • 03

    Implement evidence-based interventions and support strategies.

  • 04

    Communicate effectively and compassionately with individuals who self-harm.

  • 05

    Advocate for and apply a multidisciplinary approach to the prevention of self-harm.

Course Contents

  • Understanding Self-Harm
  • Risk Factors and Causes
  • Assessment and Initial Response
  • Management Strategies for Self-Harm
  • Psychotherapeutic Interventions
  • Role of Healthcare Professionals
  • Supporting Families and Caregivers
  • Prevention and Early Intervention
  • Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals
  • Current Research and Future Directions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This course will equip you with a deep understanding of self-harm, including how to assess, intervene, and support individuals in a compassionate and effective manner, utilising a multidisciplinary approach.

This course is designed in accordance with the latest UK healthcare guidelines and protocols, ensuring the content is relevant and authoritative.

The course is delivered online through our Learning Management System, offering interactive modules, videos, presentations, downloadable resources, and case studies.

Healthcare professionals, including nurses, doctors, psychologists, and social workers, will find this course beneficial. It contributes to your professional development by enhancing your skills in identifying, understanding, and managing self-harm, crucial for improving patient care and outcomes.

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