First Signs

We recognise self-injury is a way of coping with distressing experiences and difficult emotions, and we encourage people to reflect on the issues behind their self-injury, and to develop and explore alternative coping mechanisms.
Welcome To

FirstSigns

Welcome to FirstSigns for Professionals, an area of our website dedicated exclusively to professionals who work with people who self-injure or self-harm, including counsellors, healthcare workers, psychologists, psychotherapists, doctors, youth workers and carers.

Training

We can attend your venue and give training, talks, run seminars and Question & Answer sessions, all for free.

Media Relations

We are available to help you address the issue of self-injury / self-harm.

Wristbands & Keyrings

Get your SI Awareness Wristbands and Keyrings here!
Study at Your Own Pace

FirstSigns offers a number of services

Testimonials

Trusted By Thousand of Young People

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"If you wish to assist your employees, I highly suggest using First Signs' services. They arrived at the right time for a talk at my company and helped those with troubled minds cope with the dynamic corporate climate."
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Russell J. Elliott
"I have experienced changes inside myself due to using First Signs' services. They listened to me and assisted me in overcoming my violent and self-destructive behaviour."
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Kari J. Benson
"They provide prompt services and a professional setting where clients can openly discuss their personal situations and everything that makes them consider self-harm."
4.5/5
Nancy H. Cardenas
"The First Signs crew is top-notch. They are open-minded and always willing to hear what others have to say about their circumstances and the struggles they are facing. They also give them ways to deal with the chaos inside."
Charles K. Davis
5/5
Who Self Injuries?

Is There A Certain Type Of Person?

Despite the media’s frequent portrayal of self-injury being something that predominantly affects teenage girls, at FirstSigns we know this is wholly inaccurate. FirstSigns itself was founded by Wedge – and he’s never going to be a teenage girl!

Low self-esteem

Low self-esteem and the feeling of not being good enough can be exceedingly destructive and pave the way for future self-harm in various forms.

Perfectionism & High Achievement

Perfectionists may be very successful in their every-day lives, but it often comes at a personal cost.

Trauma And Abuse

Some people self-injure to cope with traumatic life events, either currently or in the past. These may include bereavement, bullying, break-up of relationship, or sexual abuse.

Latest Updates

Self-Harm

Four Effective Tips That Help You To Get Through Self-Harm

If you have ever engaged in self-harm or non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), you are aware that the temptation to damage yourself might come on suddenly or in reaction to particular stimuli. Even …