Understanding self-harm and finding safer alternatives
Channel: Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health
Date: 2018-02-15

In this video I explore how we can start to replace unhealthy coping mechanisms / self-harm with safer alternatives by first asking the question 'why self-harm?' 

By beginning to understand the motivation behind self-harm and what benefits it brings in the short term, we can start to develop safe alternatives that are effective and form the building blocks of a sustainable recovery.  

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