Understanding & Responding to Self-harm
Developed and delivered by people with lived/living experience

Real voices. Real insight. Real impact.
Our self-harm training goes beyond theory—developed and delivered by people with lived experience, it gives you the understanding and practical skills to truly support those who self-harm.
Our training is honest, real, and deeply impactful—developed and delivered by people with lived and living experience of self-harm.
Objectives:
  • Gain genuine insight into self-harm
  • Build confidence in supporting someone who self-harms
  • Develop practical, person-centred skills you can use immediately
Whether you’re a mental health professional, GP, job coach, support worker, teacher, or helpline volunteer, this fully interactive 6-hour workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to support people of any age who self-harm.
"Very open discussion. Increased confidence on where to signpost if someone is asking for longer term support with self-harm. I felt engaged throughout the session"
Over the past 7 years, we’ve trained thousands of professionals, continuously updating our material to reflect real experiences, feedback, and emerging needs. Every session is tailored to the group, drawing on the trainer’s lived expertise and extensive knowledge.
All participants receive a certificate on completion.
1-day workshop - 9:30-16:00
An interactive, engaging workshop that adapts to different learning styles and encourages real conversation
Content includes:
  • Understanding the complexity of self-harm
  • Dispelling common myths and misconceptions
  • Methods of self-harm and how they may present at different ages
  • The link between self-harm and autism
  • Exploring the roots of self-harming behaviour
  • Identifying triggers
  • How people experience self-harm at different stages
  • What self-harm provides 
  • Developing healthier coping strategies
  • Providing effective, compassionate support that makes a real difference
  • Using sensitive and appropriate language
  • Understanding self-harm addiction
  • The relationship between self-harm and suicide
"Really excellent training that exceeded my expectations. I feel much better prepared for conversations with my service users now. Thank you very much!"
OPTIONS:​​

Private group booking 
Minimum number: 6
Maximum number: 15 
  • Virtual - £75 per person (we only charge for those who attend on the day) ​T&C: if fewer than 6 attend on the day you will be charged for 6. Payment by invoice
  • Face-to-face at our training room in South Leeds: £750 + half-price room hire & drinks T&C: payment by invoice
  • Face-to-face at a venue of your choice - £750 + travel costs. T&C: if travel time required is more than 1 hour there is an extra charge of £50. Please contact us if further away. Payment by invoice
Please contact us for larger groups
​Individual booking 
  • ​Virtual - £75 per person
  • Face-to-face at our training room in South Leeds - £75 (drinks provided)
T&C: payment by PayPal, BACS or invoice
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2-hour Q&A-style session - various times
Only available for private bookings (f2f or virtual)
This session is ideal if you’re short on time or budget but want to gain a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding about self-harm. Its flexible format means we adapt the content to what matters most to you.
Content includes:
  • Exploring the complexity of self-harm
  • Dispelling common myths and misconceptions
  • Addressing delegates’ specific questions and needs
  • Covering a wide range of key topics in a focused, participant-centred way
"Jenny was a great host for this Q&A, able to find the right balance between sharing her personal experiences while giving an objective and nuanced perspective on the variety of experiences of people who self-harm. She is a great advocate for Battle Scars.
I certainly feel more confident now about supporting someone who self-harms."
OPTIONS:​​
Private group booking 
Minimum number: 6 
Maximum number: 20 
  • Virtual - £30 per person ​T&C: if fewer than 6 attend on the day you will be charged for 6. Payment by invoice
  • Face-to-face at our training room in South Leeds: £300 + half-price room hire & drinks T&C: payment by invoice
  • Face-to-face at a venue of your choice - £300 + travel costs T&C: if travel time required is more than 1 hour there is an extra charge of £50. Please contact us if further away. Payment by invoice. 
Please contact us for larger groups
T&C: payment by PayPal, BACS or invoice
Please contact us to discuss. 
"Very informative and sensibly handled"
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​"It was massively refreshing to hear open and honest information about self-harm after years of hearing the same old rubbish. Thank you so much"

"Incredibly useful. Exceeded my expectations" 
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All participants who complete this training will be invited to join our exclusive alumni group — a community for ongoing support, connection and continued learning.
"​Really good session, informal and comfortable, plenty of opportunity to ask questions, staff and volunteers very open and approachable"
Certificates of attendance are provided.
Our training is not CPD accredited because it goes beyond standard frameworks — it’s too specialised, bespoke, and unique to fit into a generic model. This training isn’t about ticking a box; it’s about gaining real understanding and practical tools to support someone who self-harms.
Jenny Groves (self-harm trainer) delivering training in a large room of people and smiling
Battle Scars founder and CEO, Jenny Groves, delivering self-harm training
​"Jenny was fantastic and very inspiring. She was happy to answer any questions we had and I feel more able and prepared to support clients who self-harm now, where previously I had felt a little out of my depth. Thank you Jenny for sharing your story with us"
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​"This has been a fantastic and insightful session with one of the most knowledgeable trainers I've met"