Podcast Show Notes

Series 10 Episode 6

Guest: Beth Derry

In this episode I talk to the wonderful Beth Derry, founder of ‘Lovely Messy Humans’ about self-harm. Beth uses her lived experience of self-harm to educate and support others through her innovative work.

We talk:

-      What is self-harm- the neuroscience of how self-harm “works”

-      How do we spot it- Why rethinking self-harm begins with understanding ourselves

-      The real reason self-harm among teens is on the rise 

-      How to start conversations about self-harm- How to open and maintain and trusting conversations

-      Working with people around self-harm behaviour- The power of co-regulation

-      Opportunities to break the cycle of self-harm and support long-term resilience

-      The crucial importance of eliminating shame for this generation

Find Beth:

Website: https://www.bethderry.com/

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The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

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