This series of 3 evening workshops is for parents of teens who engage in self harming behaviours. The aim of the workshop is to provide information & practical tools for parents to support the teens they love, & to feel empowered in how they manage times of emotional distress & crisis. 

Each of the 3 workshops can be attended individually, but we encourage you to attend all 3 to get the most value from the content. 

This workshop is Workshp #1

Workshop #1: Understanding self harm

Introduction to the Distress Tolerance Curve

Understanding the REAL problem underlying self harm

The crisis-service-merry-go-round & how to avoid it

Other Workshops:

Workshop #2: DBT Skills for Self Harm

TIP Skills (to change body chemistry)

ACCEPT Skills (to skilfully distract)

Self Soothe Skills (to reduce reactivity)

IMPROVE Skills (to improve the moment)

Pros & Cons Skills (to reduce ambivalence)

Workshop #3: Safety Planning for Self Harm

Safety Planning Template (that really works)

The Question of Skills Training

What's Your Plan B?

The Power of Validation