Battle Scars Self-harm Support Charity has just announced it’s new professional training workshop entitled ‘Self-harm in the Workplace’ – specifically written for line managers, wellbeing leads and mental health first aiders, to help them gain a deeper understanding of self-harm and eating distress in the workplace.

“We offer honest, unique, real, in-depth training that makes an impact, tailored to the delegates’ needs,” says Battle Scars Founder and CEO, Jenny Groves, a leading expert in the field of self-harm.

This fully interactive workshop has been developed especially for managing self-harm in the workplace, and is delivered by Jenny, who draws her knowledge from supporting hundreds of individuals who self-harm, her own lived/living experience, and her experience of supporting loved ones who self-harm.

Training Objectives

  • Gain insights into self-harming behaviours
  • Understand the complexity of self-harm
  • Gain practical skills to start conversations and react/respond in constructive, compassionate ways
  • Consider the impact of their working environment on people who self-harm or are at risk of self-harming
  • Gain confidence in supporting a family member of someone who self-harms

Content:

  • The cost of poor mental health in the workplace
  • Understanding self-harm and eating disorders
  • Who is more likely to use it and how to support higher risk groups (including people with autism)
  • Understanding why self-harm can be an effective coping method
  • Spotting the signs
  • The relationship between self-harm and suicide
  • Starting a conversation and using appropriate language
  • How to support individuals who self-harm
  • How to create a safer working environment
  • Risks at work
  • Dispelling common myths
  • Supporting family of people who self-harm

Options include face-to-face, virtual, private at your premises or at Battle Scars in Leeds.

To learn more about Battle Scars and it’s training for professionals on self-harm and eating disorders, visit their website: www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk