Dear colleagues,

As you are all aware, self-harm has been a key issue not only for young people in our county, but indeed has been an area on the rise across the country. We will be holding 3 conferences on the 2^nd October 2014 to help colleagues understand a number of issues and provide tools to help them work with young people to better support them.

As a children’s partnership, we have been working together to refresh the self-harm toolkits and pathways using local, national and best practice interventions. There are resources for young people, created by young people that will be showcased at these events, as well as an overview of the hospital pathways for acute self-harm.

David Loyd-Hearn - Commissioning Lead Children and Young People

Course Description:

What would you do if a young person told you they self-harmed?

Would you know what to say?
Would you know where to get help and guidance?
If you work in a school, do you have a policy in place?

The Self Harm and Suicidal Ideation Conference will:

Further your understanding of self-harm and suicidal ideation
Explain the self-harm pathways for everyone who works with children and young people
Identify a range of resources that are available to help the young people you work with
Provide an opportunity to network with others from across the country

A range of keynote speakers willl share best practice and different services will show you what support they offer. so if you work with children and young people, either in a professional capacity or as a volunteer, book your place now!!

Please note if you work with children and young people in Northamptonshire this development activity will be provided at no cost to you or your manager.  However a cancellation charge will apply if you cancel this place within 15 working days of the course date or if you do not attend on the course.

For further information and to reserve your free space go to  http://www.asknormen.co.uk/modules/downloads/download.php?file_name=190