This self-harm awareness course is designed to develop your knowledge and awareness of self-harming behaviours, helping you understand why they occur and how to respond safely and appropriately. It provides essential self-harm training for staff working in health, care, or support roles.

The course begins by exploring what self-harm is, while highlighting the prevalence of self-harm across different groups. You’ll learn to recognise key risk factors and warning signs, building a strong foundation in self-harm awareness.

In stage two, you will develop a deeper understanding of the reasons individuals may self-harm and the circumstances that can increase vulnerability.

The final stage focuses on how to respond to someone who is self-harming, including safe communication approaches, self-help techniques, and practical support strategies that can help reduce risks. You’ll also learn about the services available to individuals who self-harm and the importance of protecting your own wellbeing as a care or support worker when offering help.

This self-harm training course is designed for anyone working in health, social care, education, or community support roles who may support individuals at risk of self-harm. It helps staff build confidence in recognising and responding to self-harming behaviours with sensitivity and professionalism. It’s also ideal for teams seeking self-harm training for staff as part of their safeguarding responsibilities.