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