Content Summary
There are concerns within the mental health field about the rising rates of suicidal ideation and self-harm in children and teenagers.
We know that understanding and connected relationships as well as the full presence of adults who are able to remain emotionally centred in the face of such distressed and distressing behaviour, holds the key to helping these children and adolescents to learn healthier ways of soothing themselves and expressing their difficult feelings. Therefore, developing an understanding of the roots of suicidal ideation and self-harming behaviour is crucial if we are going to be of help to the child.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending this training you can learn about:
- what constitutes self-harm in children/adolescents?
- what is known from research about the underlying causes of suicidal ideation and self-harm including the underlying neurobiological mechanisms
- The concept of risk management and the importance of carers and professionals having support for themselves
- How to talk to a child or young person about suicidal ideation, self-harm and their complex feelings
- How to best support a child or adolescent who is at risk of suicide or self-harming- helping to develop more healthy coping and resilience
- The importance of self-care for anyone caring for highly distressed and at-risk children.
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