⚡ Crisis Intervention & Emergency Response *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

1.23 – What to Do When You Want to Hurt Someone or Yourself: Violent thoughts often signal extreme pain, not evil. Recognize them as warning sirens needing care. First, ensure safety—put distance between yourself and potential harm objects or people. Call a trusted contact, hotline, or text line immediately; sharing reduces intensity. Use ice, cold water, or strong scents to interrupt spirals. Replace action with expression—scream into pillow, punch cushions, write raw truth uncensored. Then breathe until adrenaline eases. When stable, examine triggers compassionately; these urges reflect distress, not destiny. Seek professional guidance; experts translate chaos into treatment. Remember, wanting harm doesn’t make you hopeless—it means your body craves relief. Relief is achievable without destruction. Every time you reach for safety instead of damage, you prove life can redirect power responsibly toward healing.

About this course

Training in crisis intervention techniques and emergency response strategies to ensure safety, de-escalate conflicts, and connect individuals with appropriate resources.

This course includes:
  • Scenario-based crisis intervention training modules
  • Safety planning templates and communication protocols
  • Resource guides for emergency and post-crisis support services

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