NEW DATES – Self Harm and Suicide Prevention for Children and Young People.

This is a bespoke half day training session facilitated by Health Improvement Specialists from the NHS Borders Public Health Team. It is aimed at anybody working with children and young people who are likely to have direct and/ or substantial contact with those who may be at risk of self-harm or suicide. The session covers:

• Facts and trends associated with self-harm and suicide in young people;
• Common risk, protective and stress factors related to self-harm and suicide in young people;
• An awareness of the impact a sensitive, compassionate approach can achieve when discussing self-harm and suicide (using the principles of Time, Space and Compassion);
• The links between self-harm, suicidal thoughts and trauma informed practice and;
• Approaches to support including the steps involved in safety planning.

If you wish to book onto any of these courses please shirley.marr@nhs.scot All courses will take place face to face to SBC HC, Newtown St Boswells.

2024

Tuesday 29^th October 1pm – 5pm

Thursday 21^st November 9am – 1pm

Thursday 5^th December 9am – 1pm

2025

Tuesday 4^th March 9am – 1pm

Thursday 27th March 9am – 1pm

Tuesday 27^th May 9am – 1pm

Tuesday 28^th October 9am – 1pm

Tuesday 11^th November 9am – 1pm

2026

Thursday 5^th March 9am – 1pm

Thursday 21^st May 9am – 1pm

 

 

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