Children & Youth Self-Harm: Understanding, Responding, and Supporting Safely
A self-paced online course for anyone seeking to understand and respond to self-harm in children and young people.
This course offers a clear, accessible introduction to self-harm among children and adolescents. Whether you're a parent, carer, educator, support worker, or simply someone who wants to help, this module provides essential knowledge and practical tools to support young people safely and effectively.
Learners will be guided through:
👋 Trainer Welcome: Orientation and guidance for navigating the course
⚠️ Emotional Safety Warning: A reminder to engage with care and seek support if needed
📝 Pre-Course Evaluation & Learning Outcomes: Establishing baseline understanding and goals for learning
📊 Statistics: Key data on self-harm in young people—prevalence, patterns, and implications
🧠 Defining Self-Harm: What self-harm is, and how it may present in children and youth
🔍 What Can Lead to Self-Harm?: Exploring emotional, psychological, and social factors
🔗 Self-Harm & Suicide: Understanding the relationship and distinctions between the two
🌪️ Wider Impact: How self-harm affects individuals, families, peers, and services
🤝 Responding: Practical, safe, and appropriate ways to support someone who self-harms
🛡️ Risk Assessment: Identifying and managing risk in line with safeguarding best practice
✅ Assessment: Knowledge checks to reinforce learning and support reflection