Self Harm Awareness Training

Course: Self Harm Awareness

Venue / Date(s): Carmarthen – 22 January 2020 Llanelli – 16 July 2019

Time: 0930 – 1230

Duration: ½ day

Course Tutor: Mike “Alfie” Howard

Who is it aimed at?

Practitioners working with young people. Those working within preventative roles/services, Foster carers

What are the objectives?

Delegates will be able to – Identify the range of self-harming behaviours Identify the risks for self-harming behaviours

Support individuals and families to maintain their safety and seek appropriate help

How will it make a difference?

Practitioners will have increased knowledge and confidence to identify and raise the issue with children/young people. They will know what is the appropriate action to take in a crisis situation to keep a person safe from immediate risk to life They will be able to help develop strategies with an individual to reduce the risk of carrying out self-harming behaviours.

External employee application form

For further information please contact: LearningandDevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk