Art therapy with young people who self-harm and/or express suicidal ideation
The world is constantly changing and can be a confusing and seemingly terrifying environment for many young people. Sadly, the numbers of young people who self-harm and express suicidal ideation is increasing. This course introduces practitioners to many of the issues surrounding self-harm and explores how art therapy can be an effective intervention.
Art therapy with young people who self-harm and/or express suicidal ideation
The world is constantly changing and can be a confusing and seemingly terrifying environment for many young people. Sadly, the numbers of young people who self-harm and express suicidal ideation is increasing. This course introduces practitioners to many of the issues surrounding self-harm and explores how art therapy can be an effective intervention.
What are self-harm and suicidal ideation?
Self-harm is when someone intentionally causes injury or harm to their own body. Self-harm and self-injury affect people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. Young people may self-harm for many reasons, usually because they feel emotionally distressed. Sometimes young people self-harm to communicate distress or gain relief when overwhelmed and at other times with the intent to end their lives following suicidal ideation.
What you will learn
This course will offer an in-depth exploration of how young people view the world and how ‘overwhelm’ can sometimes lead to feeling a lack of control and self-harm. The course will equip you with the potential and confidence to make informed decisions about how to carefully approach these sensitive topics with young people, whilst developing trust and strengthening the therapeutic relationship.
The course covers:
- ways of adapting art therapy practice for work with young people exhibiting signs of self-harm and/or expressing suicidal ideation
- how awareness and open discussion of self-harm can complement practitioners’ existing skills
- signposting to recognised training, further research and organisations who can further inform on this specialist topic
How you will learn
Learning will be through presentations, case studies, videos, discussion groups, and the opportunity to experience a variety of art therapy resources.
Also of interest
You may also be interested to read our evidence page on art therapy and self-harm.
Tutor
Jacqui McKoy-Lewens and Dr Sarah Haywood
Frequently asked questions
Bookings for our online Introduction, Foundation, ARTiculate, CPD and Masterclass courses close one week before the start date, at 10.00am.
Joining instructions and materials will be available in your Memberzone, under bookings, once bookings have closed. A reminder email will be sent out to delegates one week before the course.
It is the attendees’ responsibility to check they have access to the joining instructions before the course. Contacting the office on the day or evening before the start date will not always be responded to prior to the course starting.
Employer funded bookings are available for our online Introduction, Foundation, ARTiculate, CPD and Masterclass courses.
These bookings can be made on our website by paying by card at no extra cost. The booking should be made on the delegate’s account as we will need their contact details for the course. If they don’t have an account they can create one for free here. The employer will be required to provide their credit/debit card details to complete the payment. Please also tick the employer funded option at checkout.
If your employer wants to pay by invoice, you will need to complete our Invoice Details Request – Course Booking Form, and return it to us along with a PO number. Please note, we cannot accept the form without a PO number. Please note, there is an additional £20 admin fee for bookings via invoice.
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