Conversations about Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

Conversations about Non-Suicidal Self-Injury face to face

Course Delivery Type
There are three ways courses are delivered, and you will need to choose carefully as once you pay we are unable to change this with the accrediting body.
Below you see the descriptions of each course type, and next to the title of the course, you will see how this course is delivered. Choose the delivery type you most prefer.
Face to face
You will need to attend both sessions in a training venue.
Blended
Part of this course will be in a training venue, and the other part will be online.
Online
This course is delivered 100% online

Book a refresher ONLY if you did the FULL MHFA course three years ago. If you did a refresher 3 years ago, please book a full course.

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(4 Hours – Certified)

Overview

This course is designed to take an in-depth look at self-injury (self-harm). It covers how and why people self-injure along with how to approach and support a person who is self-injuring. No prior learning is required and this course covers and expands on the non-suicidal self-injury module in the MHFA course.

MHFA for non-suicide self-injury is ideal for parents, family or caregivers who live or work with people who self-injure.

What you’ll Learn

• An introduction to non-suicidal self-injury (self-harm)
• Why people engage in self-injuring behaviours
• Common methods of self-injury (self-harm)
• What to do if you suspect someone is self-injuring
• How to approach a person including what to say and what not to say
• How to encourage a person to seek professional help
• Coping strategies and how to encourage alternatives to self-injuring (self-harming)

Course Format

MHFA for non-suicidal self-injury is a 4-hour face-to-face course delivered by two trainers. Given the sensitive and emotional nature of self-injury, one trainer is always on hand to teach and the other to provide emotional support to participants affected by the material being covered.

All participants receive a handbook to keep and receive a digital Certificate of Completion when they submit online feedback.

Who can attend a MHFA course?

MHFA for non-suicidal self-injury is open to all participants and is ideally aimed at those aged 18 or above. The course is designed to be educational and is not a therapy or support group.

Note: The information provided in the course is for general mental health first aid only and is not intended to be and should not be relied upon as a substitute for specific professional medical advice.

Our Trainers

All our Mental Health First Aid course facilitators have undertaken rigorous training with Mental Health First Aid Australia and have first-hand experience with persons who engage in self-injuring behaviours. Compassionate and non-judgemental, they have the practical experience to help you build the skills, confidence and knowledge to know how to help and support someone who self-injures. For more information on our team click here.