FLASH – Families learning about self-harm
The programme is open to parents and carers of young people who attend the Hope Service.
FLASH is a 10 week programme for parents and carers of young people aged between 11 to 18 that exhibit self-harming behaviours where these are impacting on the family as a whole. The programme aims to reduce stress levels to a manageable level.
The FLASH programme includes the following topics:-
- Introductory session: what is self-harm and risk taking behaviour?
- Teen development and implications for relationships and communication
- The difference between suicide and self-harm: myths, fears and reality
- Listening skills
- Praise and building self-esteem
- Walking on egg-shells – parenting styles
- Consequences – setting limits and managing boundaries
- Looking after yourself as a parent – managing the difficult times
- Looking after the family – effect of self-harm on other family members
- Putting it all together, evaluation and ending
Sessions will occur weekly with 8 – 12 participants in a supportive environment. Initially the first programme will run at Hope Epsom between 5pm – 7pm on the following dates.
As a Hope parent and carer, please contact your young persons Hope Coordinator to express your interest or to find out more about the programme.
FLASH dates
| Date and Time | Venue |
| Wednesday 3rd October 2018, between 5pm - 7pm | Hope Epsom Woodside Lodge West Park Horton Lane Epsom KT19 8PB |
| Wednesday 10th October 2018, between 5pm - 7pm | Hope Epsom Woodside Lodge West Park Horton Lane Epsom KT19 8PB |
| Wednesday 17th October 2018, between 5pm - 7pm | Hope Epsom Woodside Lodge West Park Horton Lane Epsom KT19 8PB |
| Wednesday 31st October 2018, between 5pm - 7pm | Hope Epsom Woodside Lodge West Park Horton Lane Epsom KT19 8PB |
| Wednesday 7th November 2018, between 5pm - 7pm | Hope Epsom Woodside Lodge West Park Horton Lane Epsom KT19 8PB |
| Wednesday 14th November 2018, between 5pm - 7pm | Hope Epsom Woodside Lodge West Park Horton Lane Epsom KT19 8PB |
| Wednesday 21st November 2018, between 5pm - 7pm | Hope Epsom Woodside Lodge West Park Horton Lane Epsom KT19 8PB |
| Wednesday 28th November 2018, between 5pm - 7pm | Hope Epsom Woodside Lodge West Park Horton Lane Epsom KT19 8PB |
| Wednesday 5th December 2018, between 5pm - 7pm | Hope Epsom Woodside Lodge West Park Horton Lane Epsom KT19 8PB |
| Wednesday 12th December 2018, between 5pm - 7pm | Hope Epsom Woodside Lodge West Park Horton Lane Epsom KT19 8PB |