Self Harm

Self-harm in young people is on the rise, self-harm does not always have suicidal intent and is most often something children do to express or cope with difficult emotions.

We offer support to many children who are self-harming, we always carry out a risk assessment and share information to keep the young person safe. We offer strategies to the young person to help them understand and manage their emotions in a different way. It can be really frightening for families when they find out someone is self-harming. Watch our video for some tips on how to deal with this issue.

We’re making a difference

The Parachute Project has been a life saver for us and even though Abi is working with our son she is also able to give us support as parents and give us a positive and friendly face in a stressful situation.

- Dominique Grant

Abi has been absolutely fantastic with our son. She was really able to make him feel at ease and gave him and us the reassurance for him to open up and talk about his emotions more.

- Amy Janes

Few months ago son wouldn’t have dreamed of walking into school by himself and his anxiety got in the way !

- Sarah Gibbs

I think you guys did an amazing job you make me feel like I can face my fears and I really enjoyed these last few days. I hope you keep doing what you are doing to help other kids.

- Young person, aged 11

It was really good I enjoyed it, it was fun and I learnt things at the same time. I feel more confident on moving up to high school and I know what to do when I’m worried about something.

- Young person

The children were fully engaged in the sessions and learned so much.

- Year 2 class teacher

As a school, we feel that the support that The Parachute Project have provided for our pupils has been invaluable and we are looking forward to being able to continue to work with them in the future.

- Sophie Stephens

Abi and Freddie were very keen to provide exactly what we felt each group needed and worked closely with us to form this package of support which ran over five weeks and ended in week six with an information and Q and A session for parents.

- Kirsten Stibbon

Abi has helped me so much - I understand why I felt like I did and can manage it better.

- LH age 10

She is now able to manage her emotions and is much less likely to worry about things she can’t control.

- Teacher of child age 7

We trust Abi completely to guide us all through what has been a significant mental health crisis when no one else could.

- Parent of child age 15

From the very first time our daughter met Abi she formed an instant bond of trust, very very rare for her.  The sessions are something she looks forward to at a time when life is hard.

- Parent of child age 16

Abi, my son is so positive about his sessions with you.

- Parent of child age 17

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