Battle Scars workplace professional training ‘Self-harm in the Workplace’

Battle Scars Self-harm Support Charity has just announced it’s new professional training workshop entitled ‘Self-harm in the Workplace’ – specifically written for line managers, wellbeing leads and mental health first aiders, to help them gain a deeper understanding of self-harm and eating distress in the workplace.

“We offer honest, unique, real, in-depth training that makes an impact, tailored to the delegates’ needs,” says Battle Scars Founder and CEO, Jenny Groves, a leading expert in the field of self-harm.

This fully interactive workshop has been developed especially for managing self-harm in the workplace, and is delivered by Jenny, who draws her knowledge from supporting hundreds of individuals who self-harm, her own lived/living experience, and her experience of supporting loved ones who self-harm.

Training Objectives

• Gain insights into self-harming behaviours
• Understand the complexity of self-harm
• Gain practical skills to start conversations and react/respond in constructive, compassionate ways
• Consider the impact of their working environment on people who self-harm or are at risk of self-harming
• Gain confidence in supporting a family member of someone who self-harms

Content:

• The cost of poor mental health in the workplace
• Understanding self-harm and eating disorders
• Who is more likely to use it and how to support higher risk groups (including people with autism)
• Understanding why self-harm can be an effective coping method
• Spotting the signs
• The relationship between self-harm and suicide
• Starting a conversation and using appropriate language
• How to support individuals who self-harm
• How to create a safer working environment
• Risks at work
• Dispelling common myths
• Supporting family of people who self-harm

Options include face-to-face, virtual, private at your premises or at Battle Scars in Leeds.

To learn more about Battle Scars and it’s training for professionals on self-harm and eating disorders, visit their website: www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk