Self-Harming Awareness

Self-harm can be a sign of significant distress and calls for a compassionate, thoughtful response. Build awareness that helps staff listen without judgement, recognise the importance of individual experiences and understand how to seek appropriate support through agreed care arrangements.

Consider how staff language and reactions can influence whether someone feels able to talk. Practical reflection focuses on supportive communication, professional boundaries and sharing concerns appropriately, helping teams respond consistently while recognising when a situation requires urgent attention or additional professional input.

Who This Course Is For

Care and support staff who may support people experiencing self-harm or related distress.

Key Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Recognise the importance of understanding distress
• Describe ways to begin supportive conversations
• Identify when appropriate escalation is needed
• Reflect on how staff reactions can affect a person's willingness to seek support

Flexible Delivery to Suit Your Organisation

Duration: Half day (3 contact hours, excluding breaks).

Practical, trainer-led learning uses discussion, relevant examples and activities to help your team connect the subject with everyday care. Contact us to arrange training at our Maidstone centre or discuss delivery at your organisation, including any learning or access needs.

Important Details

Certification

PRISM certificate of completion — non-regulated training

This is non-regulated PRISM training. Any Level 1, 2 or 3 label describes our course progression and is not an RQF qualification level.

Arranging Your Training

Closed group price: £375. A single half-day course is £375; a full day or two half-day sessions is £700. Contact us to discuss dates and group size.