In today’s educational landscape, schools are increasingly called upon to support students facing complex emotional and psychological challenges. One of the most pressing issues is the rise in self-harm and suicide among children and young people. To address this, Dr. Asha Patel, Clinical Psychologist and CEO of Innovating Minds, has developed a powerful, trauma-informed webinar for schools: A Whole School Approach to Understanding and Preventing Self Harm & Suicide.
💡 Why This Matters
Self-harm and suicide are not attention seeking behaviours. It is often in response to experiencing emotional distress, pain, and having unmet needs. Dr. Patel’s presentation explores:
- The impact of childhood trauma on emotional regulation and behaviour
- The myths and realities of self-harm and suicide
- How to identify risk, assess safety, and respond compassionately
- The difference between self-harm and self-injury, and why intent matters
- Strategies for risk formulation and risk minimisation planning
- The importance of clinical supervision and staff wellbeing
🏫 A Whole School Approach
This isn’t just about individual interventions, it’s about creating a culture of safety, understanding, and proactive support. The presentation outlines how schools can:
- Train staff to recognise and respond to signs of distress
- Use tools like CPOMS and EduPod to document and manage safeguarding concerns
- Collaborate across teams to share risk formulations and contextual safeguarding insights
- Support staff through clinical supervision to prevent burnout and vicarious trauma
📥 Download the Full Presentation
This presentation is a must-read for school leaders, safeguarding leads, mental health professionals, and anyone working with children and young people.
📅 Book a Meeting with Dr. Asha Patel
Want to explore how your school can implement a whole school approach to mental health and safeguarding?
📧 asha@innovatingmindscic.com
📞 +44 0785 458 5946
🌐 www.innovatingmindsgroup.com
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