Suicide & Self-Harm Awareness Including Ligature Training

(Practical Training Included – Half Day Course)

Understanding & Preventing Self-Harm and Suicide in Care Settings

Self-harm and suicide are complex issues that require sensitive, informed, and proactive responses. This specialist training course is designed for health and social care professionals working with individuals at risk of self-harm or suicide. Participants will develop an understanding of self-harm triggers, coping mechanisms, and intervention strategies while gaining practical ligature removal training to handle crisis situations safely.

By exploring the psychological, emotional, and environmental factors that contribute to self-harm and suicidal tendencies, this course equips attendees with the skills and confidence to provide compassionate, person-centred support to those in distress.

What You Will Learn

✔ Understanding Self-Harm vs. Other Behaviours – Learn to differentiate between self-harm and other coping mechanisms, recognising patterns of behaviour and risk factors.

✔ Self-Harm & Mental Health Conditions – Explore how conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders contribute to self-injurious behaviours.

✔ Suicidal Behaviour vs. Self-Harm – Understand the key distinctions between self-harm as a coping mechanism and suicidal intent, ensuring appropriate interventions.

✔ Psychological Treatments & Coping Strategies – Discover evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques that help reduce self-harming tendencies.

✔ Social Skill Development & Prevention Techniques – Learn how social connections, emotional support, and structured interventions can help prevent self-harm and suicide.

✔ The 15-Minute Rule – Explore how delayed response strategies can help individuals manage urges and reduce risk.

✔ Ligature Awareness & Practical Training – Learn how to identify ligature risks, safely remove a ligature, and provide immediate post-intervention support.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for care home staff, nurses, mental health professionals, social workers, support workers, emergency responders, and anyone working with at-risk individuals.

Why Choose This Course?

• Gain critical knowledge to identify and respond to self-harm and suicide risks.
• Learn practical intervention techniques, including ligature removal training.
• Improve confidence in handling crisis situations with sensitivity and professionalism.

📅 Course Availability: Available as an in-house training session or an open course at selected locations.