My Safety Plan: A Coping Template for Young People Who Self-Harm

If your child struggles with self-harm, it’s really important to have coping strategies that help them and people around who they can talk to when they need cheering up. When we feel down, we can sometimes forget who we can turn to, message or call up for help. We can also forget about the things that we can do which will help us to feel better. Encourage your child to fill out this handy plan, keep it safe, and to use it if they feel like they might be considering harming yourself.