Announcement
Self-Harm: Parent & Carer Bespoke Live Online Session
Date: Tuesday 11th May 2021
Time: 12-1pm
The session will cover:
• Introduction to the new self-harm learning network – Find out about a new programme of support for parents/carers of children who self-harm
• What is self-harm and why do young people adopt this as a coping strategy
• How to approach your child if you think they are self-harming
• How to respond if your child tells you they are self-harming
• Understanding the cycle of change and responding accordingly
• Resisting the ‘fix it urge’ – why just telling them to stop is unlikely to be effective
• Seeking help for your child and your family
• Awareness of medical risk and emergency first aid
• Harm minimisation techniques
• Tolerating the distress of setbacks
West Sussex County Council online booking:
https://self-harm-parent-and-carer-bespoke-session.eventbrite.co.uk