The Church and Self Harm Project
@churchandselfharm.bsky.social
MA research investigating the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
Researcher: Rev. Kate Harford, Queen's Foundation (MA candidate)
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Researcher: Rev. Kate Harford, Queen's Foundation (MA candidate)
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
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If you have an experience you wish to share about disclosing self-harm to a leader in a church in the UK, please follow the link to complete a survey:
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSel...
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSel...
Thank you to everyone who has shared this, or responded.
I haven't yet heard from any men; your voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in community settings, rather than forensic or psychiatric. If you have a story to tell, you are welcome and included here.
linktr.ee/churchandsel...
I haven't yet heard from any men; your voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in community settings, rather than forensic or psychiatric. If you have a story to tell, you are welcome and included here.
linktr.ee/churchandsel...
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MA research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
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June 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Thank you to everyone who has shared this, or responded.
I haven't yet heard from any men; your voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in community settings, rather than forensic or psychiatric. If you have a story to tell, you are welcome and included here.
linktr.ee/churchandsel...
I haven't yet heard from any men; your voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in community settings, rather than forensic or psychiatric. If you have a story to tell, you are welcome and included here.
linktr.ee/churchandsel...
@mccnorthlondon.bsky.social Thank you so much for your support; would you mind sharing this again? Several people have kindly shared experiences, but the survey is still open.
I have not yet heard from any men yet, and men's voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in the community.
I have not yet heard from any men yet, and men's voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in the community.
Good afternoon, friends. I'm working on a project, arising from lived experience, looking at what happens when someone shares their self-harm at church.
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Microsoft Forms
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June 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
@mccnorthlondon.bsky.social Thank you so much for your support; would you mind sharing this again? Several people have kindly shared experiences, but the survey is still open.
I have not yet heard from any men yet, and men's voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in the community.
I have not yet heard from any men yet, and men's voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in the community.
@mandwchurch.org.uk Thank you so much for your support; would you mind sharing this again? Several people have kindly shared their experiences, but the survey is still open.
I have not yet heard from any men yet, and men's voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in the community.
I have not yet heard from any men yet, and men's voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in the community.
Good afternoon, friends. I'm working on a project, arising from lived experience, looking at what happens when someone shares their self-harm at church.
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Microsoft Forms
tinyurl.com
June 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
@mandwchurch.org.uk Thank you so much for your support; would you mind sharing this again? Several people have kindly shared their experiences, but the survey is still open.
I have not yet heard from any men yet, and men's voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in the community.
I have not yet heard from any men yet, and men's voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in the community.
@elainefarrow.bsky.social Thank you so much for your support; would you mind sharing this again? Several people have kindly shared their experiences, but the survey is still open.
I have not yet heard from any men yet, and men's voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in the community.
I have not yet heard from any men yet, and men's voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in the community.
Good afternoon, friends. I'm working on a project, arising from lived experience, looking at what happens when someone shares their self-harm at church.
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Microsoft Forms
tinyurl.com
June 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
@elainefarrow.bsky.social Thank you so much for your support; would you mind sharing this again? Several people have kindly shared their experiences, but the survey is still open.
I have not yet heard from any men yet, and men's voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in the community.
I have not yet heard from any men yet, and men's voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in the community.
If you have a chance today to post this link once again, I would really appreciate your support. I am still hoping to reach a few more people, and have not yet heard any men's stories.
linktr.ee/churchandsel...
linktr.ee/churchandsel...
June 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
If you have a chance today to post this link once again, I would really appreciate your support. I am still hoping to reach a few more people, and have not yet heard any men's stories.
linktr.ee/churchandsel...
linktr.ee/churchandsel...
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Thank you to everyone who has already shared (and, especially, who has responded).
Please keep sharing the project it all helps to reach people who feel able to share their experiences and I hope that eventually it will lead to good quality recommendations for future care and support.
Please keep sharing the project it all helps to reach people who feel able to share their experiences and I hope that eventually it will lead to good quality recommendations for future care and support.
Good afternoon, friends. I'm working on a project, arising from lived experience, looking at what happens when someone shares their self-harm at church.
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Microsoft Forms
tinyurl.com
May 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Thank you to everyone who has already shared (and, especially, who has responded).
Please keep sharing the project it all helps to reach people who feel able to share their experiences and I hope that eventually it will lead to good quality recommendations for future care and support.
Please keep sharing the project it all helps to reach people who feel able to share their experiences and I hope that eventually it will lead to good quality recommendations for future care and support.
Thank you to everyone who has already shared (and, especially, who has responded).
Please keep sharing the project it all helps to reach people who feel able to share their experiences and I hope that eventually it will lead to good quality recommendations for future care and support.
Please keep sharing the project it all helps to reach people who feel able to share their experiences and I hope that eventually it will lead to good quality recommendations for future care and support.
Good afternoon, friends. I'm working on a project, arising from lived experience, looking at what happens when someone shares their self-harm at church.
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Microsoft Forms
tinyurl.com
May 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Thank you to everyone who has already shared (and, especially, who has responded).
Please keep sharing the project it all helps to reach people who feel able to share their experiences and I hope that eventually it will lead to good quality recommendations for future care and support.
Please keep sharing the project it all helps to reach people who feel able to share their experiences and I hope that eventually it will lead to good quality recommendations for future care and support.
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This is devastatingly awful - for Jess, personally, and for everyone pushed into a similar situation. Access to Work is vital funding and to cut it in this manner, without explanation, is just beyond words. Especially amid all the trumpeting around forcing disabled people back into employment.
I’m profoundly sad to say that as of today, I’ll no longer be able to do my job as co-artistic director of #Touretteshero because of a recent decision by #AccessToWork to cut my support by 61%. Read & share this post, the hardest I've had to write: www.touretteshero.com/2025/05/23/a... 1/4
May 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
This is devastatingly awful - for Jess, personally, and for everyone pushed into a similar situation. Access to Work is vital funding and to cut it in this manner, without explanation, is just beyond words. Especially amid all the trumpeting around forcing disabled people back into employment.
Thank you everyone who has shared the project today, please keep sharing it.
If you're hesitant to share your story and would like to discuss the project please use the email address in my bio.
If you're hesitant to share your story and would like to discuss the project please use the email address in my bio.
May 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Thank you everyone who has shared the project today, please keep sharing it.
If you're hesitant to share your story and would like to discuss the project please use the email address in my bio.
If you're hesitant to share your story and would like to discuss the project please use the email address in my bio.
@revdgavinwort.bsky.social Good morning; I am working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. If you are able to share the links I would be very grateful.
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
Good morning, friends. I am conducting research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
The Church & Self-Harm Project | Instagram | Linktree
MA research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
linktr.ee
May 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
@revdgavinwort.bsky.social Good morning; I am working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. If you are able to share the links I would be very grateful.
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
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If you have an experience you wish to share about disclosing self-harm to a leader in a church in the UK, please follow the link to complete a survey:
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSel...
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSel...
Microsoft Forms
tinyurl.com
April 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
If you have an experience you wish to share about disclosing self-harm to a leader in a church in the UK, please follow the link to complete a survey:
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSel...
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSel...
@fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social Good morning I am working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. If you are able to share the links I would be very grateful.
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
Good morning, friends. I am conducting research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
The Church & Self-Harm Project | Instagram | Linktree
MA research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
linktr.ee
May 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM
@fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social Good morning I am working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. If you are able to share the links I would be very grateful.
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
@rdsallynash.bsky.social Hi Sally, I am working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. If you are able to share the links with your community I would be very grateful.
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
Good morning, friends. I am conducting research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
The Church & Self-Harm Project | Instagram | Linktree
MA research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
linktr.ee
May 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
@rdsallynash.bsky.social Hi Sally, I am working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. If you are able to share the links with your community I would be very grateful.
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
@symonhill.bsky.social Hi Symon, I'm working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. I'm still hoping for a few more responses, would you be able to share the links with your community to help me expand my reach! Thank you! (Kate Harford)
Good morning, friends. I am conducting research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
The Church & Self-Harm Project | Instagram | Linktree
MA research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
linktr.ee
May 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
@symonhill.bsky.social Hi Symon, I'm working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. I'm still hoping for a few more responses, would you be able to share the links with your community to help me expand my reach! Thank you! (Kate Harford)
@kcl-chaplaincy.bsky.social Good morning I am working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. If you are able to share the links with your community I would be very grateful.
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
Good morning, friends. I am conducting research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
The Church & Self-Harm Project | Instagram | Linktree
MA research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
linktr.ee
May 23, 2025 at 10:33 AM
@kcl-chaplaincy.bsky.social Good morning I am working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. If you are able to share the links with your community I would be very grateful.
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
Rev. Kate Harford
(University chaplain, MCC minister & MA student)
Good morning, friends. I am conducting research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
The Church & Self-Harm Project | Instagram | Linktree
MA research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
linktr.ee
May 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Good morning, friends. I am conducting research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...
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Good afternoon, friends. I'm working on a project, arising from lived experience, looking at what happens when someone shares their self-harm at church.
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Microsoft Forms
tinyurl.com
April 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Good afternoon, friends. I'm working on a project, arising from lived experience, looking at what happens when someone shares their self-harm at church.
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
On the survey, I have provided an option for people to give contact details if they wish to be interviewed - being able to associate an interviewee with their answers to a survey has some research value. I went back and forth on this with the survey testers, as well, before deciding to leave it in.
April 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
On the survey, I have provided an option for people to give contact details if they wish to be interviewed - being able to associate an interviewee with their answers to a survey has some research value. I went back and forth on this with the survey testers, as well, before deciding to leave it in.
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social I am working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. If you feel able to share the links with your community I would be very grateful.
Rev. Kate Harford
(MCC minister and MA student)
Rev. Kate Harford
(MCC minister and MA student)
Good afternoon, friends. I'm working on a project, arising from lived experience, looking at what happens when someone shares their self-harm at church.
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Microsoft Forms
tinyurl.com
April 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social I am working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. If you feel able to share the links with your community I would be very grateful.
Rev. Kate Harford
(MCC minister and MA student)
Rev. Kate Harford
(MCC minister and MA student)
@inclusivecommunity.bsky.social I am working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. If you feel able to share the links with your community I would be very grateful.
Rev. Kate Harford
(MCC minister and MA student)
Rev. Kate Harford
(MCC minister and MA student)
Good afternoon, friends. I'm working on a project, arising from lived experience, looking at what happens when someone shares their self-harm at church.
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Microsoft Forms
tinyurl.com
April 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
@inclusivecommunity.bsky.social I am working on a project to understand the pastoral care experiences of people who have experienced self-harm. If you feel able to share the links with your community I would be very grateful.
Rev. Kate Harford
(MCC minister and MA student)
Rev. Kate Harford
(MCC minister and MA student)
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'Neurodiversity, Faith Formation, and Theological Education' (ed. Michael-Paul Cartledge & Erin Raffety) is out soon from Routledge. It includes my chapter on #neurodiversity, #theology & justice (was previously an article) and other great work on the topic.
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Speaking with Us, Not for Us: Neurodiversity, Theology and Justice | 3
To belong in the Christian tradition, we must be able to contribute to it. Yet neurodivergent Christians have rarely been enabled to tell our own stories about
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March 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
'Neurodiversity, Faith Formation, and Theological Education' (ed. Michael-Paul Cartledge & Erin Raffety) is out soon from Routledge. It includes my chapter on #neurodiversity, #theology & justice (was previously an article) and other great work on the topic.
www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...
www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...
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If you have experience of sharing self-harm in churches, you might be interested in taking part in this research project (by a researcher I know, who’s working from lived experience). It involves sharing your story through a survey.
Good afternoon, friends. I'm working on a project, arising from lived experience, looking at what happens when someone shares their self-harm at church.
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Participants need to be adults but you can tell a story about your younger self. Please share or complete the form.
tinyurl.com/ChurchAndSelfHarm
Microsoft Forms
tinyurl.com
April 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
If you have experience of sharing self-harm in churches, you might be interested in taking part in this research project (by a researcher I know, who’s working from lived experience). It involves sharing your story through a survey.
It is so exciting to receive a response - if you have completed the survey I hope you know that your willingness to share gives me hope. Thank you!
April 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
It is so exciting to receive a response - if you have completed the survey I hope you know that your willingness to share gives me hope. Thank you!