WORKING WITH SELF-HARM AND SUICIDALITY 

This training is an introduction to OTR's approach to working with self-harm and suicidality. It includes a discussion around what self-harm is and how to respond to disclosures of self-harm in an empowering way. On the topic of suicidality, it provides a way of managing conversations around suicidality. It discusses safety plans as a way to help young people in distress. NB: This training aims to increase practitioners' confidence with these areas and does not aim to supersede or interfere with the internal safe-guarding procedures that should be in place at organisations.

Our training is particularly well placed for individuals and teams who work directly with young people.

WHO ARE WE?

OTR is a mental health social movement by and for young people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. We offer training for the growth and learning of professionals. Our training is particularly well-placed for individuals and teams who work directly with young people. Our aim is to give people the confidence, knowledge and skills to improve our collective mental health. OTR has provided wellbeing information and support for over 55 years and offers a unique take on mental health to offer engaging, relevant and practical training.

“THE VALIDATION THAT TALKING ABOUT SUICIDE IS IMPORTANT AND SHOULD NOT BE A SUBJECT THAT IS AVOIDED WHEN SPEAKING TO YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THOUGHTS AROUND SUICIDE AND SELF-HARM”