Self-Harm

Who is it aimed at?

Social work staff based in CMHTS, spare places to be offered to social workers based in teams offering a service to adults.

What are the objectives?

This course aims to increase confidence when engaging with individuals who self-harm. It specifically aims to address the following:

  • Develop an understanding about self -harm and reflect upon the challenges the behaviour presents to staff
  • Helpful responses, including evidence-based guidance
  • The difference between self-harming behaviours and suicidal thinking as well as the links with potential risks for some individuals

How will it make a difference?

It will give participants the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support them to respond appropriately to individuals who self-harm.

Delivery method:

Online

Duration:

3 Hours

Cost:

No Cost

How to apply:

If you work for Carmarthenshire County Council (CCC) and are logged into a CCC device – PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone, complete this application form.

If you work for the Council but do NOT have access to a CCC device or an email address your line manager will need to apply on your behalf.

Council employees cannot apply for any courses from their own personal device.


Partners, agency staff or people who do not work for the Council cannot apply for this course.


The online application system will only show courses that are actively open to book a place on. If the course you are interested in isn’t listed you can register an interest with the Learning and Development team, email: learninganddevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Find out more information on how to make and manage your application. If you need any assistance or have a query please email the Learning & Development Team.