Working with People who Self-injure

A specially developed modular training pack for professionals working with people who self-injure, designed to be used flexibly in one or two day workshops for workers in a wide range of settings. All materials have been developed through Bristol Crisis Service for Women's extensive work with women who self-injure, and training experience in a wide variety of agencies including mental health services, social services, secure settings, voluntary organisations. Included are trainers' notes, participative exercises, handouts, OHP originals, and resources.

Modules: What is self-injury? What issues does self-injury raise for workers? Why do people self-injure? What are the needs of people who
self-injure? Professional approaches to self-injury. Skills development. Reviewing our own practice. Looking at workers' own needs. Exploring alternatives to self-injury.