This masterclass is for anyone who wants to explore self-injury from a young person’s perspective. We examine how normalised this behaviour has become, and how young people are bombarded with self-injury content. We consider the effects of the pandemic; KOOTH figures showed a 45% increase in calls about self-injury on the previous year. We listen to young people; why they do it and what they get out if it. Teenagers have shared with us what adults do that helps and what doesn’t. We have worked with wider agencies and created both broad and focused guidance, including how siblings can be supported. Our Parent’s Session, created to promote understanding and better communication, is discussed. We address topics such as whether or not to hide sharps.
You will hear in detail from one young person, about their long relationship with self-injury, and what being under CAMHS meant for them. What helped the most - what they wish adults had and hadn’t done - and how practitioners can make small changes that would mean everything. We share our resources and how you might use them.
For further information and to book your place visit
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/self-injury-in-children-and-teenagers or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk
We are pleased to offer a 20% discount with code hcuk20bamt and we can also give your organisation a presence at the event if you would like to provide your logo to be added to the conference web pages and brochures, and any content (description, pdf flyers, web & social media links, short video or PowerPoint presentation) for the virtual landing pages as a resource for delegates.