Approaches to Discussing Suicide and Self Harm
Alasdair Macdonald
There are many perspectives on suicide and on self harming behaviours. This workshop will examine the topic from a variety of perspectives, including that of the therapist, the psychiatrist, the person seeking autonomy and control through self harming behaviour or in terminal illness, and suicide in literature and religion.
There are a variety of tools used by solution-focused and systemic practitioners when suicide or self harm come into the conversation. We shall discuss and practice some of these techniques. Practitioners may bring examples of similar situations from their own practice.
The workshop runs from 10am to 4.30pm at the Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AP
Price: £65/£55 for Dacap members, including lunch
Alasdair Macdonald has been a Consultant Psychiatrist for 30 years, and is a registered family therapist and supervisor. Since 1988 he has been a Solution-focused therapist. He is Research Co-ordinator for the European Brief Therapy Association, and a former Medical Director. He is now a freelance trainer and management consultant. For further information see www.solutionsdoc.co.uk
Booking details: Julie Walker
01202 632762
1 Hop Close, Upton, Poole, BH16 5RG
Email: julie.walker265@ntlworld.com