Zoom groups for parents / family / friends of people who self-harm

"Battle Scars is a charity that understands the trauma I am facing when dealing with my distressed and confused child. No statutory agency I’ve come across understands this the way the people at Battle Scars do. They do more than listen to me, they hear me! I am not alone, I can smile here, I am supported here, and I can support others too"
Unfortunately the stigma surrounding self-harm is still strong, making it hard to talk about it and not the sort of topic you casually discuss with your neighbour or colleague. This results in family and friends of people who self-harm becoming isolated and trying to both contain the situation and support their loved one.
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We can help: we run regular virtual groups for adults whose loved one self-harms, no matter the age of that person. 
The groups run Mondays and Tuesdays (alternating) 6:30 to 8pm (see calendar below for dates - this group does not run in August or between Christmas and New Year). Groups are capped to 12 (including facilitators). You don't need to have your video on and you can register under any name you feel comfortable with. 

COMING SOON: Face to face groups for family and friends in Leeds (Wednesday evening). ​
"I gain so much insight and support from the group. It is so helpful" 
Our groups are ongoing but here is the calendar for the next few months.
​Only the Tuesday group will run during August but the Monday group will restart in September
​NEW face-to-face group starting in Leeds in September:
"I was very nervous the first time I attended. I wasn't sure what to expect and I was afraid of being judged. Also I was worried it was going to be really depressing and upsetting. I find the group really supportive and a safe space to talk about anything. I felt it was good to hear from others going through the same thing" 

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Bookings open a few days before each group
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"Me and my husband joined battle scars support group this year. From just a few meetings, we have gained a lot of knowledge and also ideas of how to help our son. It was very daunting at first, as we didn’t know what to expect from the group, but we were put at ease from the start. We so look forward to the meetings now, as everyone is in the same position. We really can say what we are having to deal with. There is no judgment, or having to make excuses of why our son self-harms.  Even though Covid has stopped the group face to face, doing it on zoom is just as productive. We never end the session feeling down or upset, we actually leave smiling"