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The topic
of suicide and intentional self-injury has often been a subject
area that professionals can feel reluctan to explore, not
through lack of empathy but lack of understanding and skills
and an overwhelming fear of taking the wrong action. Suicidal
intentions and self-injury is an enormously difficult behaviour
to work with and manage and can cause distress, anger and
frustration for both the individuals concerned and those in
contact with them. A better understanding of the behaviour
and a more realistic approach to the management of self injurious
behaviour often makes all the difference to all involved.
This one
day course will:
Aims:
- Explore
definitions of suicide and intentional self injury
- Examine
research and statistics in relation to common myths and
misconceptions
- Identify
protective and inflative factors related to risk of suicide
and intentional self-injury
- Engage
with individuals through the development of interview skills
- Increase
the ability to accurately assess risk using a variety of
models
- Apply
this knowledge in care planning
Course
Learning Outcomes
By the
end of the day delegates will know how to:
- Competently
and confidently engage with individuals at risk of suicide
or self-injury in a variety of settings
- Effectively
support individuals through treatment
National
Occupational Standards
AA1, AB2, AD1, AF2, AG3, AI1, FMH4, HSC22, HSC233, HSC335,
HSC431, HT3
Who
should attend?
Individuals and volunteers who come into contact with clients
who are at risk of or who have a history of self injury or
suicidal intentions and want to develop a better understanding
of the associated issues.
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