Self Harm Training & Consultancy

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We are are the
UK's Leading
provider of Self Harm Training & Consultancy for the Education Sector


We provide self harm training and consultancy for teachers, educational psychologists, learning mentors, school nurses, CAMHS, learning support staff, behavioural support staff, pastoral managers, deputy head teachers, behavioural managers, parent support or parent advisers.



Essentially, we provide training for ALL staff members within schools, colleges and universities who encounter self harming pupils or self harming students.

"Has clarified and structured my thinking about self harm and how I can address it more effectively. Excellently presented - very approachable! Thank you Jennifer!"
Amy Clinch, Educational Psychologist (trainee), Wolverhampton City Council

"This Workshop has given me a clearer understanding of self harm and behaviour. The exercises, including 'beliefs, above/below the line' highlighting their feelings could be used with Primary School children that I work with."
Carol Bramley, Learning Mentor, Highters Heath Community School


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6 February 2011

 

 Sheer Brilliance in action! Dr John Demartini. He has some short Events now as well as his weekend Breakthrough Experience Event.    http://stepupint-affiliates1.eventbrite.com/ His audio programmes are the only ones that my SON has ever asked to borrow! And his brother thinks that I have brainwashed him! Have a look see which event suits you best

 

Just published my first Amazon Kindle book. Will let you have details as soon as Amazon has reviewed the book and released it for sale. In the meantime, check out my Born To Win book here http://tinyurl.com/66punm

 

 

 

See my latest article 'Domestic Violence and Abuse Go Orders' here: www.stepup-international.co.uk

 

 

4 February 2011

Another Easy Tiger Parents Programme starting next Monday. Looking forward to kick the programme off. We have maximum numbers attending next week. Brilliant!

 

 

All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose.   Brian Tracy

 

 

2 February 2011

See my latest article ‘Domestic Violence and Abuse Go Orders’ here: www.stepup-international.co.uk

 

 

The government hasn’t introduced the GANG INJUNCTION for young people yet, though they intend to if the pilot with adult gang members works. I’m glad they haven’t introduced it for young people yet because it’s not more injunctions, jails and criminalization that young people need, but PROPER help to stay out of gangs, not join them in the first place. Young people join gangs because gangs fill massive gaps and VOIDS in their lives. What they need is something positive to replace the gang mentality first, before taking this, their survival strategy away from them!!

 

 

The government has decided to launch a GANG INJUNCTION in England and Wales yesterday, restricting the movements of adults believed to be gang members. This includes police having on the spot powers to stop gang members meeting each other and going into certain neighbourhoods.     

 

 

1 February 2011

I truly believe that when we are ready, the teacher will appear! I’ve seen this happen several times in my life and was thankful for the teacher appearing when they did as apposed to when I thought I wanted them

 

 

31 January 2011

You see things; and you say, "Why?" But I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?" George Bernard Shaw

 

 

Wherever you go, go with all your heart. ~

 

 

28 January 2011

If you haven’t experienced Dr John Demartini’s Breakthrough Experience yet, here’s a fantastic opportunity for you to do just that April 2011 in London UK. This man is world class and in a league of his own. Check out more info here http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1071728569/Jennifer/4317710879. he will blow your mind away!

 

 

 

 

 

27 January 2011

I was watching ‘The Worlds Strictest Parents’ tonight. It amazes me how out of control some teenagers can become!  However ,in all the episodes of this show that I have seen, their behaviour generally comes from either not being listened to, valued or certain circumstances within the home environment going wrong. The programme also shows how discipline, firmness, emotional availability of the host parents can help to turn the teenagers’ lives around. Good programme!

 

 

You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. - Anonymous

 

 

26 January 2011

Don’t live down to expectations. Go out there and do something remarkable ~

 

 

25 January 2011

Earn £27 by referring friends/contact to my Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course. Find out more here http://www.eventbrite.com/affiliate-register?eid=667688073&affid=2946809

 

 

‘I now create a positive pattern of self worth because I believe I am the best’ ~Iyanla Vanzant

 

 

Laura Hall – “ My battle with Booze”. The 21 year old binge drinker who has received a national ban for drinking. Read more here www.stepup-international.co.uk

 

 

“Laura Hall - My battle with Booze” http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00y376k the 21 year old who has been given a UK national - England and Wales- ban from drinking! With 27 convictions behind her for her drunken and disorderly behaviour, Laura says the ban is not working and what she really wants and needs is help to find the root cause of her drinking problem. How true! Binge drinking is another form of self harm, hence, our Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course http://stepup-selfharmtraining.eventbrite.com  is focused at looking at what triggers the self harm in the first place and providing solutions and support for people who self harm to move on with their lives.

Enjoy and let me know what you think

 

 

 

 

‘It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.’ ~ J.K. Rowling

 

 

‘I now create a positive pattern of self worth because I believe I am the best’ ~Iyanla Vanzant

 

 

24 January 2011

Earn £27 by referring friends/contact to my Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course. Find out more here http://www.eventbrite.com/affiliate-register?eid=667688073&affid=2946809

 

 

22 January 2011

Earn yourself a quick and easy £27 by referring friends/contacts to my Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course. Simply by the click of mouse! Find out more here http://www.eventbrite.com/affiliate-register?eid=667688073&affid=2946809

 

Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude! ~

 

 

Nothing is interesting if you are not interested!

 

 

21 January 2011

Yes it’s here! Earn yourself a quick and easy £27 by referring friends to my Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course. Find out more here http://www.eventbrite.com/affiliate-register?eid=667688073&affid=2946809

 

 

 

Any Phenomenal women out there? Or do you want help to draw out that Phenomenal woman in you? Check out how Tamara can help you to do just that here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/757234910/tamara/4317710879

 

 

Oh, that’s if you want to create balance in your life and diffuse negative energy. Check out Dr Demartini here http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1071728569/Jennifer/4317710879

 

 

Absolutely FANTASTIC! If you haven’t experienced Dr John Demartini’s Breakthrough Experience yet, here’s a fantastic opportunity for you to do just that April 2011 in London UK. This man is world class and in a league of his own. Check out more info here http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1071728569/Jennifer/4317710879

 

 

Feels great to have liberated more parents!

 

 

I’m in the middle of doing Follow Up progress reviews with parents who completed my Easy Tiger Parents Programme 3 months ago. The Follow UP review is a standard part of my Easy Tiger Parents Programmes. One parent that I have undertaken the review with is NOW able to speak up at regular meetings in relation to one of her children’s special needs; able to speak up in court in relation to the custody situation; able to go out AND eat out in public in restaurants – her husband is a very happy man right now! And now able to organize her home which includes allowing the children to take responsibility for themselves and the home environment – which is a big thing for her! I’m pleased to be able to impact on parents in this way, as I work with them from a whole person perspective, i.e. they are not just parents but so much more than that!

 

 

18 January 2011

Birmingham City Council has paid something like £40 millions to buy in a programme to make our children ‘model citizens’ by teaching them how to understand and share their feelings! They could have paid me a lot less for my Easy Tiger Parent System™ whereby I work with parents from an emotional and psychological perspective to enable them to bond and interact with their children! All about emotions and feelings…

 

 

17 January 2011

"Start from wherever you are and with whatever you've got." —Jim Rohn

 

 

 

13 January 2011

Great to see people taking advantage of my 15% Discount January 2011 sale for The Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course 14 June 2011. sale ends tomorrow 14 January 2011 @ 18.00 GMT. Get your 15% Discount today here http://stepup-selfharmtraining.eventbrite.com/?discount=Januarysale2011

 

 

 

10 January 2011

It has been absolutely exhilarating throwing out old stuff over the last few days and creating a change of environment with new fresh paint also. Brilliant!

 

 

Did anyone see the ‘The Battle to Save Britain’s Fattest Man’ shown on TV 02 January 2011?  http://www.tvguide.co.uk/Britain's_Fattest_Man comfort eating until someone is obese is another example of how people self harm. And yes, there are medical reasons why people over-eat!

 

 

Isn’t it wonderful to hear the birds chirping after our big freeze here in the UK?

 

 

6 January 2011

Here’s the link to listen to my interview today with Peter Kearney at Dublin City 103.2 FM http://peterk.podomatic.com/entry/2011-01-06T09_58_32-08_00 about my passion of working with parents and people who self harm.

 

 

WOW! I’ve just had a FANTASTIC radio interview today at 15.00 GMT by Peter Kearney of Dublin City 103.2 FM. Find out more here http://dublincityfm.ie/ brilliant!

 

 

Gentle reminder that I will be interviewed by Peter Kearney on Radio 103.2 fm Dublin city @ 15.00 GMT today. You can hear the interview live here: http://dublincityfm.ie/

The interview is about my passion for the work I do with parents and people who self harm.

 

 

 

 

A great start to the New Year! I had my first Easy Tiger Parents Programme client on the first working day of January 2011. yippee!

 

 

5 January 2011

Oops!!

I forgot to say that my Radio interview with Peter Kearney, 103.2 FM Dublin City will be on 06 January 2011 @ 15.00 GMT.   You can hear the interview live here: http://dublincityfm.ie/

The interview is about my passion for the work I do with parents and people who self harm.

 

 

 

I will be interviewed by Peter Kearney on Radio 103.2 fm Dublin city @ 15.00 GMT. You can hear the interview live here: http://dublincityfm.ie/

The interview is about my passion for the work I do with parents and people who self harm.

 

 

 

31 December 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR and the best for 2011

 

 

30 December 2010

 Your 15% January Sale 2011 Discount for Self Harm Training is now available here http://tinyurl.com/359p8ch.  Offer available until Friday 14 January 2011. Register now to take advantage of this Discount!

 

 

 

29 December 2010

As you know, my focus is LIBERATING PEOPLE and helping them to move forward with their lives in the way that is best for them.  Check out this video which helps people to change their mindsets and ultimately their lives http://www.mindmaster.tv/sp/mindmaster.htm?hop=b2wparent1

 

 

 

Refining my Self Harm training programme for 2011 and January sale offer! Coming shortly

 

 

14 December 2010

 

My article on self harm in pregnancy in Midwives magazine is on PAGES 26 - 29. http://issuu.com/redactive/docs/dec2010 the article is called ‘scratching the surface’. Enjoy your read and tell me what you think

 

 

 

Here’s where you can read my article on self harm in pregnancy in Midwives magazine. http://issuu.com/redactive/docs/dec2010 the article is called ‘scratching the surface’. Enjoy your read and tell me what you think

 

 

30 November 2010

‘Prosperity is living easily and happily in the real world whether you have money or not’ Jerry Gillies

 

 

28 November 2010

TOP TIP: for helping people untangle their mixed up feelings: restate their problem as a Question. For instance, “so the problem seems to be: How do you express that you are feeling unloved at home (without self harming)?”

 

 

27 November 2010

Remember I said that I was interviewed Thursday 25 November 2010 on BBC 3 Counties Radio regarding Go Orders that the government’s introduced to evict perpetrators of domestic abuse out of their  own homes, here’s the link to my interview http://tinyurl.com/3ymogje or here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001xfs2      listening from 2:36 minutes. Let me know what you think

 

 

 

Thanks to all who forwarded links to my Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course or commented on my blogs. We had some great delegates attending yesterday who saw our info online. Thank YOU

 

 

A great Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course yesterday! And taken to a whole new level by delegates’ personal experiences. Brilliant!

 

 

25 November 2010

Had my interview on BBC 3 Counties Radio, on the Jonathan Vernon-Smith Consumer Show. As soon as the replay is available I will let you have the link, or alternatively you can go here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001xfs2

 

 

I’m being interviewed today by BBC 3 Radio at 13.35pm GMT about the new Go Orders – govt plans to evict domestic violence perpetrators. What are the implications for all concerned? Read more here www.stepup-international.co.uk

 

 

‘GO ORDERS’ – new government proposal to evict domestic violence perpetrators from their homes for up to 4 weeks whether they have been charged or not. Read more here www.stepup-international.co.uk

 

 

Did you know that TWO WOMEN are killed each week due to domestic violence?

 

 

‘The moment you move out of the way, you make room for the miracle to take place.’ Dr Barbara King

 

 

24 November 2010

Due to my son’s research on nutrition, and his Nutrition Plans for people experiencing depression leading to self harm, i have also discovered why the doctor told me that my cholesterol level had increased! I’m eating more eggs these days to help with low blood sugar, and hence the increase in cholesterol. Hhhhmmm! More on the Nutrition Plans later

 

 

23 November 2010

My son has discovered the connection between diet/nutrition, depression and self harm. Brilliant! More on this later!

 

 

 

Just couple more days before my Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course in Birmingham.

 

19 November 2010

 The ‘future of our schools’  - FREE Conference - What do government policies on schools mean for children and communities? What are the long-term implications of giving more schools greater autonomy - improved schooling for all or a two-tier system? Does the focus on parental choice empower the majority of families? What do academies and free schools mean for teachers and other       parents, pupils, governors, staff, trade unionists, local authority officials, academics and policy advisors.  Sign up here:   http://www.tuc.org.uk/industrial/tuc-18595-f0.cfm/formbuilder/112/p/1

 

 

18 November 2010

My Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course is just one week away. Finalizing a few logistical preparations. Watch out for our next Open national event Spring 2011

 

 

15 November 2010

God grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to see and know the difference.

 

 

Government benefit to work proposal likely to create great rifts within families and break strained family ties and relationships

 

 

 

The key to success is NOT to do what others do and say; it is to KNOW you can, believe you can and do what you can do to the best of your ability!! If you know what to expect from yourself, you will always LIVE up to your greatest expectation!

 

10 November 2010

Just sent off a very slight amendment to the proof for my ‘self harm and pregnancy’ article with Midwives.   

 

 

9 November 2010

Just been told that my article on ‘self harm and pregnancy’ will be run as the cover feature of ‘Midwives’ magazine later this month. Looking forward to seeing it and will let you know when it is published! Feeling good!

 

 

Some parents on my Easy Tiger Parents Programme mistakenly think that TEENAGERS don’t want to be shown love! MISTAKE!!  Who doesn’t want to be loved? Or shown love? We all do, don’t we? How we receive it is what makes the difference, isn’t it? Yes our teens definitely want to be shown love. Even just a physical connection from us such as pat on our teen’s head, knee, elbow etc is enough for them to know that we care. So go on – show your teen some love!

 

 

1 November 2010

A parent on one of my Easy Tiger Parents Programme asked me if I thought decorating her home would help her to lift her spirits. I left that thought with her and looking forward to hearing her answer tomorrow at the next session. I took couple days off last week painting with my son and I feel absolutely fantastic, energized and uplifted! Feel great looking at what we’ve achieved together

 

 

Just last few places left on The Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course, 26 November 2010, in Birmingham. See more info here http://selfharmtraining.eventbrite.com

 

 

30 October 2010

My editorial is in the Primary Care Today newspaper/journal this coming week – entitled: ‘Exposed…. NHS staff lack self harm training’. Will let you know how you can get your copy or access it online

 

 

27 October 2010

“Let's not confuse hasty decisions with strength or intelligence. It's important to be decisive - after giving consideration that reflects the time you have and what's at stake.”  Bill Blackman

 

 

26 October 2010

When one door closes another one opens! About 3 weeks ago I gave notice to my Aerobics instructor that I would not be returning to the classes. It was a particular aerobics programme combined with weight loss (we are weighed every week), which is just what I needed, however, due to my hypoglyceamic condition, I have to eat often. As you can image, due to eating often I have and continue to gain weight, hence leaving the aerobics programme because I felt that I was setting myself up to fail. That said, the following week I discovered that my local leisure centre was starting a circuit training programme on the same evening that I used to do aerobics. I signed up straight away! So I’m still keeping fit and healthy but without the stress of and focus on whether I’ve lost weight or not. I have an upcoming hospital appointment next month to find out the extent of my condition. This concept of one door closing and another opening is just a simple example in my life currently.

What do you need to let go of in order that you can move forward? An argument? A relationship? A job? Certain friends?  Change will only happen when you create space for the new thing to come into your life. When is NOW the right time for you to let go!? Have an inspirational filled week and thoughts!

 

 

On one of my Easy Tiger Parents programmes, many of the parents are extremely anxious for one reason or another. I normally do my own relaxation or meditation as part of the programme, with this particular group I feel I need a little extra help – one of my relaxation CDs. My intention is to liberate them so that they leave the programme leaving calm, enabled, ready, willing to take more risks, bonded with their children and generally LIBERATED!

 

 

It’s half term in Birmingham and the West Midlands this week. If you have children, how are you spending your time together? My son and I did some painting on Sunday and will spend another day tomorrow. I am very impressed with his painting skills given that he’s only ever painted his bedroom walls before. He was as proud as punch and felt that he had a ‘productive’ day. Brilliant!

 

 

Writing my proposal today for my Radio Show. If all goes well, we go live this winter. Will keep you posted

 

 

22 October 2010

Will look at spec for a new Radio Talk Show online that I have been approached by Voice America to host. If the spec is right, then the show will go live this winter. Will keep you posted

 

 

I had a really good circuit training session yesterday evening. Brilliant! Feeling great. For people who are feeling down, depressed, lethargic – exercise is a great medicine. Check it out! Fantastic medicine for people who value their bodies

 

 

21 October 2010

I’m in the middle of re-drafting my editorial for Primary Care Today publication.  Surprising how much time writing articles and editorials can take! However, persevering!

 

 

Awful news – mother commits suicide following her son’s suicide. Read more here: http://tinyurl.com/33cpt6b

 

 

 

Just 6 Places left on my Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course, 26 November 2010 in Birmingham. More info here:  http://selfharmtraining.eventbrite.com

 

 

 

 

 

Just 6 Places left on my Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course, 26 November 2010 in Birmingham. More info here:  http://selfharmtraining.eventbrite.com

 

 

20 October 2010

Now in the middle of drafting an editorial for the Primary Care Today publication, due to be published November 2010, which will also be available online. Will keep you posted about how you can access it

 

 

Just signed another contract for my ‘Self Harm & Pregnancy’ article with the Royal College of Midwives ‘Midwives’ magazine. Publication due in November 2010. Yippeeee!  

 

 

I’ve got some really anxious parents on one of my new Easy Tiger Parents’ Programmes! I normally do my own relaxing and meditation exercises as part of the programme with parents, however with this particular group of parents, I think some extra help is needed – one of relaxation CDs as well. The calmer they are, the more they’ll be able to absorb and make the most of the tools and solutions from the programme. Looking forward to it!

 

 

Full of beans and energy these days, now that I am able to get back to my exercises after my mini op. Feeling great! This is a great testimony for anyone feeling low in energy or lethargic – start exercising and notice the difference it makes in your energy levels and mindset.

 

 

15 October 2010

Here what young people have to say about how our society is failing them regarding mental health issues    http://tinyurl.com/22w49ny

14 October 2010

Places are filling up, however, we still have some places left on The Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course, 26 November 2010.  Secure your place now to avoid disappointment http://selfharmtraining.eventbrite.com

 

9 October 2010

“Most people’s lives are a direct reflection of the expectations of their peer group.” Tony Robbins. Basically, choose your environment and choose your friends!

 

 

8 October 2010

Another 2 delegates from London signed up today for The Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course, 26 November 2010. check it out here: http://selfharmtraining.eventbrite.com

 

 

4 October 2010

“The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others.” Solomon Ibn Gabriol

 

 

24 September 2010

Waiting for two Registration Forms from London today for The Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course, 26 November

 

 

17 September 2010

Focusing on my articles for Midwifery journals regarding self harm in pregnancy or post birth

 

 

Will be sorting out train and accommodation arrangements today for my self harm training events in Kent end of the month

 

 

15 September 2010

The Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course taking place Friday 26 November 2010, Birmingham. Find out more here http://selfharmtraining.eventbrite.com

 

 

 

 

Did you know that nearly half a million children and young people under 15 are kept on the UK’s National DNA database? Whether they were charged or convicted of an offence or not. Read more here www.stepup-international.co.uk/news

 

 

13 September 2010

I’m all for the Pope lifting the ban on priests celibacy. If this will stop more children being abused – then please lift the ban! What are your thoughts?

 

 

What’s the difference between self harm and suicide? www.stepup-international.co.uk