FREE Online Life-Saving Training in Nottingham & Nottinghamshire – Now With Increased Eligibilty
The Academy at Harmless is delighted to announce its 2025–2026 timetable of free online training courses for those working or volunteering in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We are also pleased to confirm that eligibility now extends to those working in justice services, private sector organisations and faith or community groups. Commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham […]
More Than Just Clean & Tidy: The True Reality of OCD
By Tom Coyle (Clinical Support Worker) Have you ever heard someone say something like ‘Gosh my desk is so tidy, I’m so OCD!’ or ‘I like to clean my flat once a week – I must have OCD’? Many of us can probably think of someone in our office, classroom family or friendship group who […]
Understanding Grief Through the Lens of Ethnicity as a South Asian Queer Woman
By Simran Dhillon (Clinical Support Worker) Grief is an emotion and experience that is universal, yet also individual to all. Intersectionality as a framework highlights how multiple social identities such as gender, ethnicity, age and class can create unique experiences of oppression and discrimination. In the context of grief, ethnicity and intersectionality play a crucial […]
Rewiring with Compassion: How Positive Neuroplasticity Helps Heal Self Harm and Trauma
By Dylan Thomas (Therapist) As a therapist trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), who works daily with clients navigating trauma and self harm, I often witness how deep shame, fear, and threat-based patterns shape people’s inner worlds. But healing is possible – not just emotionally, but neurologically. Drawing on the science of positive neuroplasticity, and the […]
Emotional Understanding
By Fiona Kinsey (Clinical Support Worker) Since ancient times, poets have used metaphors to evoke emotions in the reader. This enables the expression of abstract ideas by relating them to familiar or everyday objects. Layers of meaning are captured in words that can be open to interpretation depending on the readers life experience. With their […]
Celebration Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Each year, Harmless hosts its Celebration Event – the organisation’s flagship annual fundraiser. This special evening brings together our incredible community of staff, supporters, stakeholders and friends to reflect on the past year, celebrate our achievements, and raise vital funds for our life-saving work. The event takes place at Nottingham’s Village Hotel and includes a […]
Wearing My Scars on My Wedding Day
By Chloe Webster-Harris (Researcher) For a long time, I’ve actually been dreading the part of wedding planning that so many people dream about: going dress shopping. Not because I don’t want the dress or the excitement that comes with it, but because I’ve been afraid of being judged. Not for my style or size, but […]
New Research Paper: Investigating the Lived Experiences and Suicide Behaviours of Neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ People
By Ruairi Blake (Researcher) Harmless is delighted to announce the publication of the Executive Summary from its latest research project. Research at Harmless primarily focuses on two overarching goals. The first is to understand how the services we provide can be improved to better meet our clients’ needs. The second — which was foundational to […]
Self Harm Awareness Day 2026: Download Your Media Pack
Self Harm Awareness Day 2026 • Sunday 1st MarchSelf Harm Awareness Day (SHAD) is marked annually on 1st March to raise awareness, reduce stigma and promote help-seeking around self harm. In the UK and globally, it’s an opportunity for individuals, communities and organisations to speak with one voice in support of those affected. Everyone is […]
Understanding PTSD: A Call for Compassion
By Katie Freeman (Clinical Lead) Friday 27th June marks Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day — a vital opportunity to shed light on a condition that affects millions, yet is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed or shrouded in silence. PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a deeply distressing event. Its impact is […]