Understanding Self Harm Workshop: Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

AIM:
Understanding Self-Harm Training is a 1-day programme which aims to develop participants' knowledge and understanding of self-harm and the reasons underlying such behaviour. The program also helps participants consider the needs of people who self-harm.

CONTENT: By completing Understanding Self-Harm training Participants will:

Be informed of definitions of self-harm and consider its relationship with suicide
Understand the prevalence of self-harm across different age groups and genders
Be familiar with the functions, motivations and meanings underlying self- harm
Demonstrate improved sensitivity and awareness of the needs of people who self-harm
Be aware of possible interventions and helpful responses in responding to people who self-harm.

FOR WHOM:
This workshop is suitable for Nurses, Social Workers, Gardai Counsellors, Community Volunteers, Teachers, Youth Workers, Residential Workers, Child Care staff, etc.

METHOD:
The programme involves an interactive style, including PowerPoint presentation, DVD clips, case study examples and small group discussions.

On completion of the Workshop, Participants will receive:
• ‘Understanding Self-harm’: A handbook for healthcare professionals,
parents, teachers and youth workers who may have direct contact with
people who self-harm.
• Certificate of Attendance
• List of local, regional and national resources