Caring for Young People who Self Harm (Warrnambool)
April 02, 2019
9:00 am
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3:00 pm
How can I reach the young person in crisis?
This session will engage carers in the topic of self-harm - non-suicidal self-injury and explain what it is, why it happens and what carers can do. Garry King has a background as a teacher, youth worker and counsellor and will teach carers;
- Who is most at risk?
- what to look for, signs of self harm
- strategies to reduce self harm
- prevention strategies
- protective factors to implement, including mindfulness
- risk factors
- what to say, what to do
- who to link with and when
Presented by: Agenda 2001
Hosted by: Brophy