Working Where Risk Lives: Ethical responses to risk and self-harm

Within the medical model, many practitioners hesitate to explore suicide, suicidal ideation, or self-harm — often out of fear, perceived risk, or concern about making things worse. Yet avoiding these topics can inadvertently increase risk, leaving clients without a safe space to bring their most painful experiences.

We encounter clinical presentations that challenge our theory, touch our own histories, and test our capacity to remain regulated and relational. The Clinically Complex workshop series is a chance to slow down, explore the roots of difficult presentations, and expand your toolkit for supporting clients with depth and safety.

Led by therapist, supervisor and trainer Ben Groves, each 2-hour online workshop will explore a specific area of clinical complexity, combining theoretical insight with grounded, practical interventions.