MHFA for Non-suicidal self-injury (self-harm)

MHFA for Non-suicidal self-injury (self-harm) face to face

Course Delivery Type
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

*Please note - you can not change the course delivery type once you have booked in.

Refresher - you can only book into a refresher course if already have accreditation in MHFA. You need to do a refresher course every 3 years to keep your current accreditation.

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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.