{"id":3491,"date":"2026-10-18T19:58:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T18:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/professionallearning\/?p=3491"},"modified":"2026-10-18T19:58:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T18:58:29","slug":"self-harm-and-suicide-prevention-for-children-and-young-people-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/professionallearning\/2026\/10\/18\/self-harm-and-suicide-prevention-for-children-and-young-people-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention for Children and Young People training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"xmsonormal\">This is a bespoke half day facilitated training session covering Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention for Children and Young People. 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 content is drawn from the NHS Education for Scotland Skilled Level Learning Bytes 3 and 4 (see above). 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 Com passion); the links between self-harm, suicidal thoughts and trauma informed practice and; approaches to support including the steps involved in safety planning. Anyone attending this training must first complete the Informed Level e-module \u2018Promoting children and young people\u2019s mental health and preventing self-harm and suicide\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\">Contact <a title=\"mailto:health.improvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk\" href=\"mailto:health.improvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk\">health.improvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk<\/a> for course information and how to book.<\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\">The dates for 2026-2027 are as follows and will all be held at SBC Headquarters. There may be opportunities to deliver training to dedicated staff groups based around their availability \u2013 please contact <a title=\"mailto:health.improvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk\" href=\"mailto:health.improvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk\">health.improvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk<\/a> to discuss requirements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\"><span style=\"color: black;background: yellow\">Thursday 22<sup>nd<\/sup> Oct 2026, 9-1pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\"><span style=\"color: black;background: yellow\">Thursday 19<sup>th<\/sup> Nov 2026, 9-1pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\"><span style=\"color: black;background: yellow\">Thursday 4<sup>th<\/sup> March 2027, 9-1pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\"><span style=\"color: black;background: yellow\">Thursday 20<sup>th<\/sup> May 2027, 9-1pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\">Please share this will all relevant colleges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a bespoke half day facilitated training session covering Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention for Children and Young People. 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. 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