Working Safely with High-Risk Presentations

The price of this course is £150. Until 13 September, we are offering an early bird discount of 20% which brings the cost down to £120. 

This course is also available to purchase on a payment plan. Please contact mark.busby@thecfc.org.uk to arrange your plan.

This practical, compassion-led training empowers mental health professionals to support individuals who self-harm or experience suicidal thoughts, with confidence, clarity, and care.

Aims of the Course 
Rather than viewing self-harm as a diagnosis, the session frames it as a survival strategy, a vital lens for understanding the emotional, psychological, and social pain behind the behaviour. We will explore the deep roots of stigma and shame, and how these barriers often prevent people from seeking help. Through guided discussion, attendees will learn how to respond with empathy, presence, and respect, creating safer spaces for connection. 
 

 

Course Content 
The workshop blends real-world tools with structured risk guidance, from practical coping alternatives to clear frameworks for assessing and responding to suicide risk. Case studies bring theory to life, helping practitioners turn insight into grounded, confident action. 

 

We will cover essential legal, ethical, and organisational responsibilities, clarifying when and how to escalate concerns, and how to document risk with care. We understand that because this work takes an emotional toll, the session places strong emphasis on practitioner wellbeing, offering practical strategies to maintain resilience, balance, and support. 

 

Ideal for anyone in a helping role, this training builds not only skill, but heart, strength, and connection in the face of distress. 

 

Key Training Areas: 

• Self-harm as a coping strategy 
• Breaking through stigma, shame, and help-seeking barriers 
• Practical alternatives to self-harm 
• Compassionate suicide risk assessment and response 
• Legal, ethical, and organisational responsibilities 
• Sustaining practitioner wellbeing and resilience 
• Real-life case studies and reflective discussion 

Deb Truscott

 

I am a qualified MBACP Counsellor with significant experience of working with adult individuals and a Mental Health For England First Aider. I have a passion for educating around wellbeing and supporting those who are currently experiencing challenges with their mental health.

For more information on our courses, including making a booking or cancellation, please see course information.