Working With Young Women Who Self-harm: A Resource For Workers

Description

This resource provides general information about what self-harm is and how it’s experienced by young women. It provides a general overview of how to work effectively with young women who self-harm and stresses the importance of worker self-reflection in this process.

This resource also explores the use of mindfulness in supporting young women who self harm, both individually and in a group context. It outlines a young women’s understanding of self harm and how it’s used in recovery from sexual assault.

The resource discusses concepts for workers supporting young women who self-harm and offers guidelines for a group setting.