Recovery Devon
Recovery Devon
Season 2, Episode 4 - Courageous Conversations About Self-Harm
Season 2, Episode 4 - Courageous Conversations About Self-Harm
Season 2, Episode 4 - Courageous Conversations About Self-Harm
Tuesday 30th March 2021
Join Em Flint, Marie Ash, and Courtney Sommer as they unpack the complexities of self-harm and advocate for nuanced support in mental health recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Courageous Conversations: Unpacking Self-Harm with Lived Experience
Sometimes self-harm is an attempt to communicate something that you can't find words for, either for yourself or to communicate to someone else.
How often do we shy away from the uncomfortable topics? In this powerful episode of the Recovery Devon Podcast, Em Flint sits down with Marie Ash and Courtney Sommer to tackle the sensitive issue of self-harm. Recorded on Self Harm Awareness Day 2021, this episode doesn't just scratch the surface but dives deep into the complexities and nuances surrounding self-harm.
Forget the 'prevention at all costs' mindset; here, the focus is on understanding why self-harm happens and how those with lived experience can shape better support systems. Marie Ash wears many hats in the mental health and suicide prevention fields, including roles as a Senior Peer Support Worker and Chairman of Ask for Jake. Courtney Sommer brings her expertise as a PhD student in Sociology of Medicine and her activism with Action to Prevent Suicide.
Together, they explore how self-harm manifests, discuss the stigmas attached to it, and share valuable insights into how service delivery can be improved. This episode is not just informative; it's a call to action. Marie and Courtney highlight the importance of ongoing conversations about self-harm and emphasize the need for support that is as diverse as the people who need it. They discuss everything from the link between self-harm and suicidal thoughts to the role of communication in recovery.
Courtney's point that 'having new conversations is quite radical in and of itself' rings especially true in a world where mental health issues are often misunderstood. Whether you're someone dealing with self-harm, a supporter, or a mental health professional, this episode offers a fresh perspective and practical advice. It's a reminder that understanding and empathy can go a long way in supporting those who struggle.
Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that aims to change the way we talk about self-harm.