Extreme Reactions - Working with Clients who Self Injure - Training Video

Develop your understanding of self-injury and feel better equipped to explore this complex and sensitive subject with clients.

This training provides over 2 hours of instant-access online training, exploring some of the reasons why clients may hurt themselves and the different meanings self-harm can hold for each individual.

The training includes personal testimony alongside theory and creative therapeutic interventions, helping practitioners think about ways of opening up conversations and working sensitively with clients who self-harm.

We also consider the impact this work can have on the counsellor, including our own responses and self-care when working with difficult or distressing material.

What you’ll explore

• Some of the reasons and experiences that may lie behind self-harm
• Personal testimony and the importance of each client’s individual experience
• Creative interventions and ideas for therapeutic work
• Ways of opening up conversations about self-harm
• The impact of this work on the counsellor
• Practitioner self-care

What’s included

• Over 2 hours of on-demand video training
• CPD certificate
• Training handout and materials
• Practical ideas and creative therapeutic interventions

Who is the training for?

Suitable for qualified counsellors, counsellors in training and people working in related professions.

Please be aware: This training discusses self-harm and includes material that some people may find distressing or triggering.

What counsellors say

“Thank you for not shying away from the reality of what comes into the room for counsellors to work with. Thank you for excellent training and coverage of the topic.” 
- Hazel

“A sensitively presented and held exploration of a difficult subject, as always keeping the individuality of each client's experience to the forefront of our learning.”
- Sarah

Instant access – how it works

Once you have purchased the training, simply log in to your account on our website. Your training will be available in your account area, where you can:

• Watch the training online
• Access your training handout and materials
• Find your CPD certificate

You can start watching as soon as you’re ready.