Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Start date
This course runs at various times of the year

Location
Brockenhurst College - Main Site

Course cost
£0.00

Code
SBL2013Z36

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Course introduction


This programme is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of suicide and self-harm. The knowledge you will gain is not sector-specific but can be applied to a broad range of personal and professional situations. You will find this learning opportunity useful if you are a teacher, mental health worker, crisis helpline volunteer, support worker, safeguarding professional, parent, guardian, or simply someone working with individuals who may be at increased risk of self-harm and/or suicide.

Course structure


Unit 1: Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness

  • Section 1: Understand what is meant by self-harm and suicide
  • Section 2: Understand the triggers which might cause someone to self-harm or attempt suicide
  • Section 3: Understand media and societal attitudes to self-harm and suicide

Unit 2: Recognising the signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals

  • Section 1: Signs, thoughts, feelings and behaviour
  • Section 2: Understand how to initially approach someone who may be self-harming or considering suicide

Unit 3: The principles of suicide and self-harm prevention

  • Section 1: Understand the role of conversation in the prevention of self-harm and suicide
  • Section 2: Understand the importance of family and friend support in the prevention of self-harm and suicide
  • Section 3: Know support and treatment options available to individuals and families in relation to self-harm and suicide

Unit 4: Support for individuals when dealing with grief after suicide

  • Section 1: Understand the role of suicide prevention campaigns
  • Section 2: Understand the importance of encouraging healthy coping strategies
  • Section 3: Understanding grief following suicide and the impact it can have on individuals
  • Section 4: Understand the reach of grief following suicide
  • Section 5: Understand the importance of support for those affected by grief following suicide

Dates & Locations

Code

Location

Date

Cost

CodeSBL2013Z36

LocationBrockenhurst College - Main Site

Date & time This course runs at various times of the year

Cost£0.00

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