Voices of Self-Harm & Suicide

The workshop address the links and connections between self-harm and suicide, but also treats these as independent constructs. Led by Dr Terence Nice, the workshop is designed to be interactive, thought provoking and practical with the presenter having written pamphlets and designed a self-harm tool-kit for discussion and distribution. The morning session will consider suicide attempts and suicide with the afternoon session focusing upon self-injury with a special emphasis upon self-cutting. It is hoped that delegates will being there own expertise and own clinical stories to the event

After attending this course delegates will be able to:

• Have a deeper understanding and increased knowledge of self-harm and suicide.
• Know and reflect upon the warning signs of suicide.
• Reflect upon theory, practice and research and how these interact and implement contribute to clinical practice.

Suitability

This course offers 6 CPD points and is suitable for Mental Health Practitioners, clinicians, psychologists, therapists, sellors and social workers.