Self-harm prevention in the community: Development, training and resources for professionals

Self Harm network workshops

Join other professionals and volunteers to hear what is working for them and get updates on the latest initiatives, research, resources and policies. You will be able to improve your understanding and skills to prevent and respond to self-harm, increase your confidence in having conversations with pupils, parents and carers, and understand when and where to refer pupils. All those supporting young people are welcome to attend including teaching assistants, mental health leads, SENCOs, counsellors, school nurses and other services.

Self-Harm Online Safety Training Booking Link

Join us for an informative session focused on promoting online safety and discussing self-harm prevention strategies. Our experts will cover a range of topics to help you navigate the digital world safely and help you support those struggling with self-harm.

Self-Harm and Neurodiversity/ASD Booking link

This workshop aims to give you a better understanding of contributing factors, identify what support is required, understand and identify early warning signs, increase your knowledge of strategies and approaches to support and know where to access support.

Self Harm, Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphia Booking link

Self harm is very common alongside an eating disorder. This session will consider three common questions: Why is the person I am supporting with an eating disorder self harming, how should we best respond to self harming behaviours which are co existing with an eating disorder, and how can I manage my own feelings when supporting someone with an eating disorder who is self harming?

Self-harm learning Network events - booking link

Do you want to increase your knowledge and feel more confident in the subject of self-harm?

West Sussex Mind and YMCA Downslink will be delivering a series of FREE self-harm webinars for professionals and volunteers who support children and young people who self-harm. These webinars are continuing from the previous self-harm learning networks’

The webinar will cover:

• The basics of self-harm knowledge
• What it means and who it affects
• The impact for workers
• Strategies, resources and signposting’

Empowering Professionals and Volunteers to Support Young People Who Self-Harm Whether you're a professional, or volunteer who supports a young person who self-harm, this one-hour webinar is perfect for you. The aim of the webinar is to increase your confidence and reduce fear when it comes to the topic of self-harm, especially when working with children, young adults, and individuals. We'll cover the basics of self-harm, what it means, and who it affects. We'll also provide valuable strategies, resources, and signposts to support those who self-harm and the people around them. YMCA Downslink will be delivering this set of webinars.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-harm-learning-webinar-tickets-794051719067?aff=oddtdtcreator

Free Online Session for Parents or Carers Concerned About Youth Self-Harm

Join us for a FREE online session designed specifically for parents or carers who are concerned about youth self-harm. This session aims to provide valuable information, support, and guidance to help you understand and address this sensitive issue.

This online event will cover various topics related to youth self-harm, including identifying warning signs, effective communication strategies, and available resources for support. Our experienced professionals will lead the session, offering insights and practical advice to help you navigate this challenging situation.

By attending this session, you'll gain a better understanding of youth self-harm and learn how to provide the necessary support to your child or the young person you care for. It's a great opportunity to connect with other parents or carers who are facing similar concerns.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-online-session-for-parents-or-carers-concerned-about-youth-self-harm-tickets-795205670567?aff=oddtdtcreator

West Sussex County Council are working with a number of health, care and voluntary sector organisations to carry out a needs assessment for LGBT+ children and young people in the county. We want to understand your experiences of mental health and emotional wellbeing and accessing support locally. This will help us improve local services. We want to hear from you if you live or study in the county of West Sussex, are 25 and under, and are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or exploring your sexual orientation and/or gender identity (LGBT+). The survey will take no more than 15 minutes to complete, and will help us to understand your views and experiences. The survey will close on the 4^th June 2023. LGBT+ CYP Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing survey

For anyone living with, caring for or working with children and young people who self-harm.

Hear from our key note speaker Dr Pooky Knightsmith and our nationally recognised experts in self-harm including Professor Ellen Townsend, Dr Caroline Clements and spoken word artist Samir Rhymes.

Use this link to access the recording of the Pan-Sussex Self-harm learning network conference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPTjwvUioWA

You're not alone. If you need someone to talk to, text SUSSEX to 85258 to be connected to a trained volunteer who can help you with anything you're struggling with, including anxiety, stress or depression #mentalhealthsussex

If you are a professional or volunteer, or in any role supporting young people who self-harm, then this 1 hr webinar may well be for you.

The webinar aims to improve confidence and reduce fear around the topic of self-harm for those who work with children, young people and adults. We cover the rudiments of what self-harm is, what it isn’t and who it affects. We suggest strategies, resources and signposting to support those self-harming, and the people around them.

Trainer - Alison Lovegrove

please look at events on the right for booking links

SAVE THE DATE - 22nd of November 2022 (9.15am – 16.15pm) *

* Join us all day or for any part of the day or just register to receive resource pack and conference recording

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a FREE online conference this November for anyone living/working or caring for children in Sussex who self-harm's

The conference will focus on first-hand experience of attending the self-harm learning networks, shared learning including the findings and the latest research on self-harm.

• What is the self-harm learning network and who was involved
• Hear from keynote speakers including Dr Pooky Knightsmith
• user experience from parents/carers and teachers
• Spoken word performance
• Live case study
• Shared learning from the self-harm learning networks
• Breakout rooms

And more

Booking link is under events on the right hand side of the page

Workshops for parents and carers of children and young people to help support their child's mental health.

As a parent we often find ourselves ill-equipped when it comes to dealing with, or even being aware of, our child's or young person's mental wellbeing, but help is at hand. West Sussex Mind are running a series of friendly, confidential and relaxed workshops where

we will learn about the challenges to young people's mental health, gain confidence in having conversations about how they are feeling and thinking and explore ways to help your young person with any emotional difficulties.

See dates on Eventbrite at:

www.westsussexmind.eventbrite.com

West Sussex Mind are running these events on behalf of West Sussex County Council

Self-harm in the community: Awareness and signposting for parents and carers This new engagement project page is intended to inform parents and carers of the latest information, support, and guidance on self-harm.

You can also get up to date information on online sessions, resource, and engagement, and from time to time will be posting online polls and surveys to help shape and develop ongoing pieces of work, in relation to self-harm in West Sussex. https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/self-harm-in-the-community-awareness-and-signposting