Description
A gentle toolkit to support young people who self-harm
Self-harm is often misunderstood. But at its core, it’s not about attention—it’s about relief.
For many young people, it’s a way of coping, of chasing a moment of calm when emotions feel too big, too heavy, or too painful.
Chasing Endorphins is a compassionate, non-judgemental resource designed to help young people understand what’s happening in their brains and bodies when the urge to self-harm arises—and to offer safer, empowering alternatives.
Inside this toolkit you’ll find:
Gentle psychoeducation on the brain, role of endorphins and emotional overwhelm.
Tools to build self-awareness and recognise triggers
Education around negative brain bias and practical tools to support recognising and retraining the brain to see the positive.
Practical, healthier strategies to release distress and boost natural feel-good chemicals
Prompts to support open, honest conversation (with themselves or a trusted adult)
A strong focus on self-compassion, not shame
Supportive parent/carer education information sheets.
Facilitator instructions.
This isn’t about ‘just stopping’. It’s about helping young people feel seen, supported, and safe—while offering real tools for emotional regulation and resilience.
Over 100 pages of content.
