 
Currently, we are overbooked for training!
We have delivered training to doctors, nurses, teachers, counsellors and youth workers for many, many years, and we're pleased to say that Jules, our Director, is available to deliver training through 2009 and into 2010.
You may be interested in booking FirstSigns to speak at your Conference >> Read More
"I attended the CPC Conference in May and heard your presentation and was much impressed.
"I think you demonstrated a great understanding of the subject and
delivered it with aplomb and humour."
Abby, Phd student
FirstSigns' Training is the first choice for many organisations and groups; your members can benefit from gaining a direct insight into the syndrome of self-injury, and your clients will appreciate your sensitivity and understanding around the subject of self-injury.
FirstSigns' Trainers will be pleased to visit your venue, anywhere in the UK. Our Trainers volunteer their time to raise awareness.
"Although his presentation followed talks by an eminent psychiatrist and highly-experience psychotherapist, and a heavy lunch, he was able to capture the attention of a room full of psychotherapists – no mean feat!"
Amy, MIND
We have provided numerous seminars to Health Care Workers within
Hospitals, Care Settings and Universities, and we regularly present
to Doctors as part of their training. We have close relationships with
local NHS Trusts and Nightline organisations.
FirstSigns is available to speak at NHS conferences, but is also available
for smaller groups, such as School Teachers and School Nurses or self-help
groups, for instance.
Training is free, however, we ask for a voluntary donation of £85
to help FirstSigns continue.
We ask that our Travel Expenses be reimbursed.
Please do not email us from Hotmail / MSN - we are unable to reply to Hotmail / MSN due to their incredibly strict email regulations - you will not receive a response from FirstSigns if you choose to use Hotmail or MSN.
Training Brochure
Download and print the Training Brochure:
 LifeSIGNS
Tranining Brochure [Word Version; 430KB]
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Download the Training Request Form now and return it to Jules@firstsigns.org.uk
RTF Training Request Form
Right Click the above link and select 'Save Link As...' to
download the Form to your desktop.
To discuss your group's / organisation's training needs, please email
Jules on Jules@firstsigns.org.uk
If necessary, you may call Wedge on 07950705258.
Hand Outs
Precursors to Self Injury: PDF Version; 55Kb
Factsheet for Professionals : PDF Version; 250Kb
It would help the Trainer greatly if you would print this
2 page document out for each attendee of the training course.
"Content & presentation style of Wedge was brilliant - really held the audience."
"Fantastic use of user-led organisation to compliment the professionals."
Two anon feedback quotes from a CPC conference.
 FirstSigns (Self-Injury Guidance & Network Support) is an online, user-lead voluntary organisation, founded in 2002 to raise awareness about self-injury and provide information and support to people of all ages affected by self-injury. We recognise self-injury is a way of coping with distressing experiences and difficult emotions, and we encourage people to reflect on the issues behind their self-injury, and to develop and explore alternative coping mechanisms.
FirstSigns is managed and lead by people with personal experience of self-injury, and we are non-judgemental, non-directional, and respectful of our members’ and visitors’ life experiences and perceptions.
The FirstSigns website is the centre of our vibrant community, and provides access to all of our services, including our newsletter, book and training – www.selfinjury.org.uk
You can contact the Directors of FirstSigns from the Directors
Page and email FirstSigns on info@firstsigns.org.uk
and you may contact the Webmaster on webmaster@firstsigns.org.uk.
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