Suicidality and Self Harm
Introduction to Constructive Approaches to Suicidality and Self-harm
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Course Description
This one-day course, facilitated by Associate Trainer Sarah Kendrick, explores therapeutic approaches to suicidality and self-harm when working with children and young people. How can we begin to understand, describe, and work creatively with those who are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide? Drawing on professional, theoretical, and lived experience, this course is suitable for practitioners at all levels and provides a strong theoretical grounding in current approaches to self-harm and suicidality. It also offers practical strategies for working safely and effectively with these highly sensitive and challenging issues in therapeutic practice. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Identify current theories of suicidality and self-harm Recognise the risk and protective factors related to self-harm and suicide Apply these insights to assess risk in children, young people, and adults from diverse backgrounds Explore the strengths and challenges of personal and cultural understandings of suicide and self-harm Understand the safety planning process Formulate an evidence-informed approach for safely managing suicidal ideation and self-harm within their current practice Learning Outcomes Participants will leave the course with up-to-date knowledge of the theories and approaches surrounding suicidality and self-harm, along with a deeper understanding they can confidently integrate into their creative therapeutic practice. Course Times: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Course Cost Self-funded: £100 Employer-funded: £130 Payment is made via invoice.
Cancellation Policy
The Centre for Creative Therapeutic Practice (TCCTP) Refund and Cancellation Guidance Policy and Conditions Joining information for all of TCCTP's courses will normally be sent 1-week prior to the start date - please check your junk & spam folders if you have not seen this information - contacting the office on the day or evening before the start date will not always be responded to prior to the course starting. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to hello@tcctp.org. Cancellations made one month or before will be refunded in full minus £10 administration fee. Less than one month but more than 14 days before the course will be charged at 50%. Less than 14 days' notice will be fully chargeable. Please Note • We require full payment by the date stated on your invoice (unless you have agreed a payment plan). If payment is not received you will be removed from the course list and will have to re-book. • Programmes are subject to change. • It is the attendees responsibility to check their email including junk and spam folders for joining details. • There is a possibility that the course/event may be cancelled due to insufficient numbers, unforeseen circumstances, or force majeure. In the case of insufficient numbers or unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be offered. In the case of force majeure such as the Coronavirus pandemic, alternative dates will be offered. If these dates are not suitable, a partial refund will be offered taking into account cost of overheads • If TCCTP offer face-2-face training - Please do not book any travel or accommodation until you have received confirmation of your booking from TCCTP. We will not be liable for this cost in the event you are not booked onto the course/event. • Where fees for attendees are being paid by a third party (e.g. employer). TCCTP will endeavour to collect the course fee through invoicing. However, where the third party fails to make payment, the course attendee will remain liable for said fees if cancellation is not made on time within our terms (see cancellation our policy above). The Centre for Creative Therapeutic Practice, December 2024
Contact Details
hello@tcctp.org