This practical resource aims to address and dispel the many myths around self-harm and suicide. It will help ensure that young people and adults are aware of the risk factors and appropriate support systems available within their own communities.
Self-harm and Suicide: The Professional Development File is suitable for professionals working with adolescents in a range or educational, social and clinical contexts and the student programme is suitable for young people aged 13 – 18 years.
Chapter breakdown
Foreword
Part One: Understanding Self-harm and Suicide
Introduction
Definitions
Rates of Self-harm
Why Self-harm?
Myths and Stereotypes
Suicide
Suicide Rates and Responses
Risk Factors
Part Two: Proactive Interventions
Introduction
Emotional Literacy
Definitions of Mental Health and Mental Health Promotion
Cultural Views
Limitations of Interventions
Client Identification for Small Group Work
Referring On – The Legal Position
Teaching Successful Distraction Techniques
Information Leaflets and Policy for Schools
Working with Other Colleagues
Part Three: Staff Training and Support for Facilitators
Introduction
The Importance of Training and Supervision
The Long and Slow Process
Referrals to Specialist Agencies – What Happens Next?
Crisis Cards
Problem-solving Therapy
Dialectic Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Family Therapy
Part Four: Staff Training – Working with Groups of Young People
Introduction
Activity One
Activity Two
Activity Three
PowerPoint Presentation
Part Five: The Programme
Introduction
Structure of the Programme
Structure of the Sessions
References
Session One: What do we Understand by Self-harm and Suicide?
Session Two: Focus on Stress
Session Three: The Ways in which we Self-harm
Session Four: Strategies Scenario
Session Five: Helping Friends who Self-harm
Session Six: Coping Skills
Session Seven: A Suicide Attempt
Session Eight: Self-harm and Suicide in the Media
Session Nine: Bereavement
Session Ten: Conclusion and Evaluation
Resources
Developing a Self-harm Policy
Self-harm Example Policy
Letter for Parents and Carers
Letter for Students
Information Leaflet
Description
A4, printable from the CD-Rom or to copy from the A4 page; includes PowerPoint presentation and a hardback binder
About the Authors:
Elizabeth Smith is currently the assistant manager of Hillingdon behaviour support team, working cross-phase in schools throughout the borough. Elizabeth began teaching in 1991 in Holland Park Comprehensive in London and remained in mainstream education for eight years before moving to a secondary pupil referral unit for three years.
Tina Rae is a senior educational psychologist (behaviour) who has written extensively on topics such as emotional literacy, behaviour management, PSHE and citizenship. She continues to work directly with both teachers and students to develop new programmes and resources
[ISBN: 9781906517854; Pages: 150 + CD-Rom]
[Authors: Elizabeth Smith & Tina Rae; Age Suitability: Secondary]
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