Self-harm: Parent and Carer session
FREE recording of a previous online self-harm session for parents and carers of a young person engaged in or at risk of engaging in self-harming behaviour. Presented by the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust
The session covered:
- 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
To access the recording click on the link below and entre the password - WestSussexCC1105!
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