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RAZOR'S
EDGE - WORKING |
Razor’s Edge - Working with
People who Self-Harm
Target Group
All staff working with service users who self-harm. No prior training in
this area is required.
Aim
This is a practice-based course aimed at helping participants to work
more effectively and appropriately with people who self-harm, and in
particular with those who repeatedly cut themselves.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course participants should:
• be able to differentiate suicide intent from self-injurious behaviour
• have a good understanding of the various pathways that lead onto
self-harm
• be able to respond appropriately to clients who threaten imminent
self-harm
• be able to effectively engage clients in exploring their self-harm
• be able to assist clients in developing strategies to feel in control
of their self-harm
• be aware of other resources available to people who self-harm
Training Style
The training has a “fringe theatre” feel brought about by the trainer’s
use of theatrical devices to bring the case material to life. This is
backed up with lectures, structures exercises, and group discussion.
Trainer
Dr Iain Bourne