Working with Self-Harm

Contact:
Bob Froud
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tel: 07980639502

Event Date: 26/02/2012

Audience: Counsellors and Psychotherapists

Location:
Soul Solutions
Macknades
Selling Road
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8XF

Further Details:

"Clinical and non-clinical staff who have contact with people who
self-harm in any setting should be provided with appropriate training to equip them to understand and care for people who have self-harmed.”NICE Clinical Guideline 16; Self-harm.

Self-harming behaviour can present in many ways and with varying degrees of danger; the purpose of this workshop is to gain an understanding of the various forms of self-harm and the knowledge of how we may be able to help people manage their self-harm more safely within the context of the therapeutic relationship. 
We will explore how the attitudes, assumptions and fears of both professionals and the public, including our own, can affect those who self-harm and can often prevent them from seeking help.  We then look at how to assess the potential danger for any presenting individual including exploration of the various groups and sub-groups of people who are at an increased risk of self-harming or may be at an increased risk of suicide. 

Finally, we will look at how we can work with that individual exploring Harm Minimisation theory not only with their safety in mind but, just as importantly, with regard to our own safety as professionals and as people.
A PowerPoint presentation together with relevant exercises, handouts and
Certificates of Attendance will be provided.

The Trainer.
Bob has been working in the community for 11 years where he has gained significant experience in working with a wide variety of the psycho-sociological problems that exist within our multicultural society.  For the past 7 years Bob has also worked as an Integrative counsellor/ therapist in both the public and private sectors as well as in building his own private practice.  Bob’s work has led him to a particular interest and study into the psycho-neurological affects of trauma and the longer-term emotional, cognitive and behavioural difficulties that can result from traumatic events particularly with regard to abusive childhood experiences. 

Bob's BACP membership number is 555924 and he abides by their Code of Practice.

Previous feedback received includes;

“Becoming aware of the complexity of this issue, its invisibility, ethical + professional implications – Thanks”

“Added insight into self-harm – confident in using harm minimisation strategies”

“Opening up the subject for thought and reflection and application to my work. Thank you, a very interesting day”

“Trainer very knowledgeable & accepting of ideas”

Cost£55 (Booking deposit of £25 accepted, remainder to be paid prior to date of workshop
Sun. 26th Feb.2012 
Time 9.15am – Registration for 9.30am Start. 1.00- 1.30pm Lunch included (with vegetarian options) 4.00pm – Finish Tea/Coffee breaks.
Group Max. 12
Parking Free – large car park at front of building, easy access .