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    This document provides information about self-harm, including that it is not a suicide attempt but rather an unhealthy way to deal with emotional pain. It then lists and describes common self-harm behaviors such as cutting, burning, hair pulling, and bone breaking. It discusses reasons for self-harm including escaping pain/stress, managing emotions, and regaining a sense of control. The document concludes by offering coping strategies like distraction techniques, healthy ways to release emotions, and advice for helping others who self-harm such as listening without judgment.

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    This document provides information about self-harm, including that it is not a suicide attempt but rather an unhealthy way to deal with emotional pain. It then lists and describes common self-harm behaviors such as cutting, burning, hair pulling, and bone breaking. It discusses reasons for self-harm including escaping pain/stress, managing emotions, and regaining a sense of control. The document concludes by offering coping strategies like distraction techniques, healthy ways to release emotions, and advice for helping others who self-harm such as listening without judgment.

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    This document provides information about self-harm, including that it is not a suicide attempt but rather an unhealthy way to deal with emotional pain. It then lists and describes common self-harm behaviors such as cutting, burning, hair pulling, and bone breaking. It discusses reasons for self-harm including escaping pain/stress, managing emotions, and regaining a sense of control. The document concludes by offering coping strategies like distraction techniques, healthy ways to release emotions, and advice for helping others who self-harm such as listening without judgment.

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    SELF

    HARM
    ABOUT SELF
    HARM
    •Self-harm is not a suicide
    attempt, although it might look
    and seem that way. It's difficult for
    many people to understand; self-
    harm is an unhealthy way to deal
    with emotional pain, intense
    anger, or frustration. It is a
    secretive behavior. It tends to start
    around age 14.

    Pitch deck 2
    WHAT IS CONSIDERED SELF HARM

    CUTTING BRANDING PICKING AT SKIN

    Involves making cuts or scratches Re-opening wounds, is


    Burning self with a hot object,
    on the body with any sharp object,
    friction burn- rubbing a pencil characterized by the repeated
    including knives, needles, razor
    eraser on your skin. urge to pick at one's
    blades, or even fingernails.

    HAIR PULLING BONE BREAKING

    The person has an irresistible urge to


    pull out hair from any part of their Punching hard objects, head

    body. Hair pulling from scalp often banging

    leaves patchy bald spots on their head


    which they hide by wearing hats,
    scarves and wigs. Pitch deck 3
    REASONS WHY

    In order to escape or lower pain and stress by turning to a " lesser" pain.

    Easy from emptiness, depression, and feelings from unreality.

    To reduce tension.

    To manage extreme emotional upset.

    To provide a feeling of physical pain to distract from emotional pain.

    To express emotions such as hurt, anger or frustration

    An effort to regain control over feelings or problems.

    Pitch deck 4
    COPING WITH
    SELF- HARM

    •Soothing/ Stress Relief/ Distraction


    • Going for a walk, looking at things and listening to
    sounds.
    • Create something: drawing, writing, music or sculpture
    • Keeping a diary or weblog
    • Going to a public place, away from the house
    • Getting in touch with a friend
    • Watching tv or movie
    • Caring for a pet
    • Having a relaxing bath
    • Listening to soothing music
    5
    RELEASNG EMOTIONS:

     Clenching an ice cube in the hand until it melts.

     Snapping an elastic band against the wrist.

     Drawing on the skin with a red pen or red paint instead


    of cutting.

     Sports or physical exercise.

     Using a punchbag.

     Listening to or creating a loud music.

     Hitting a pillow or other soft object.

    Pitch deck 6
    WAYS YOU CAN HELP

     Listen to them when tell you they need to talk


     Listen to what they are trying to say, not just
    the words coming out of their mouths
     Do some of your own research to try and
    understand better
     If they just ask you to "just keep talking" do
    it, often that's asked when they really want to
    self injure and are holding on to the sound of
    your voice instead
     Do not judge them just listen
     Respect their wishes

    Pitch deck 7
    THANK YOU

    Pitch deck 8

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