How to Stop Self Inflicted Harm
And solutions to other forms of teen violence
Event Information
How to Stop Self Harm
The presentations will be held in the library
When?
Friday, May 24, 2013, 08:45 AM
Where?
Coppell Middle School East, Mockingbird Lane, Coppell, TX
Join Us For a Night of Solutions
Learn creative ways to either stop harming yourself or ways to stop self harm in other people
This is a Once in a Life Time Chance
This is the first and only chance to see these creative presentations
Self Harm is not the way to express your pain.
Consequences of Self harm
If you have caused harm to yourself you will be left with permanent scars. Each time you cut you will be put in pain. There is a loss of blood involved. Most of the time you would be depressed and hating life. You will get a lot of unwanted attention.
What is self inflicted harm
Self inflicted harm is any behavior which involves deliberate causing of pain or injury to ones self.
Self Harm is a serious topic
This is not a humorous topic
You will hear testimonies of Dawn, Ellie, and Sarah. They have been kind enough to give us there stories but they will not be present
How they could help themselves.
Call the Self injury helpline 1800-dont-cut
You can write in a diary or journal
Count down to relaxation (10... 9... 8... 7...)
Make a list of people you could call for support
Take up a craft
Write down any negative feelings then rip up the paper
Listen to music that expresses what there feeling
Exercise vigorously
Punch a cushion or mattress or screen into a pillow
How we as friends can help.
Make them feel like they are needed in your life
Invite them over for a sleepover to take their mind off of it
Encourage them to get help (like therapy)
Be sympathetic rather than hypocritical
Be a good listener (one to one conversations)
Repeat things that they have told you