The Centre for Creative Therapeutic Practice is honoured to partner with Sarah Kendrick to bring you this essential CPD course - Introduction to Constructive Approaches to Suicidality and Self-harm
Sarah is Clinical Director at Mental Health Innovations, who provide Shout, a text line available free of charge 24/7 to anyone needing urgent mental health support. Sarah has held senior positions in the charity sector and also acts a consultant for film and television, and she is currently Clinical Director at Mental Health Innovations, who provide Shout, a text line available free of charge 24/7 to anyone needing urgent mental health support.
Suicide and Self-Harm in the UK: A Crisis We Can All Address
Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people under the age of 35 in the UK. In 2022, 1,796 young people under 35 took their own lives. Around three-quarters of them were boys or young men.
This staggering statistic highlights the urgency of addressing mental health concerns and providing support for those in need. Despite growing awareness, there remains a significant gap in providing effective interventions in therapeutic practice.
This is where my Introduction to Constructive Approaches to Suicidality and Self-Harm course comes in. I am a passionate advocate for equipping therapists, regardless of their modality, with the knowledge and skills to confidently understand, discuss, and take action to help prevent suicide.
Suicide and self-harm are subjects many of us feel unsure or unskilled in addressing. There is still a level of taboo and stigma in society when it comes to having open conversations about suicide, and this hesitance often carries over into our work as therapists. Despite the pressing need, there has been little focus in the creative therapeutic world on the emerging theoretical foundations of suicide prevention and how therapists can apply these insights with great effect. Having seen first hand the devastating impact of suicide on families and communities, I have designed this course to address suicide and self-harm from personal, theoretical, and practical perspectives. No prior expertise or knowledge is required, but an open mind and a willingness to engage in candid discussions about why young people turn to self-harming behaviours are highly encouraged.
The course covers key areas such as examining and reframing myths about suicide, identifying early warning signs, understanding the stigma surrounding suicide and self-harm, learning how to approach someone who might be struggling, and knowing what actions to take. Participants will gain confidence in navigating difficult conversations, learn how to facilitate safety plans with a strong focus on the possibility of prevention, and build competence in supporting safe and effective therapeutic engagement.
I look forward to meeting you.
More information about this course, including booking can be found here or by emailing hello@tcctp.org
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