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The Church and Self Harm Project
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MA research investigating the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
Researcher: Rev. Kate Harford, Queen's Foundation (MA candidate)

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Thank you so much for your support; would you mind sharing the post again? Several people have kindly shared their experiences, but I am still looking for responses. In particular, I have not yet heard from any men, and men's voices are often missing from stories about self-harm in the community.
June 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I am still looking for a few more respondents would you mind sharing once more? Thank you!
I am undertaking a research project into how people who self-harm experience pastoral care at church. I have lived experience in this area, and DMs are open if you have any questions. 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 11:05 AM
Thank you! If you have a chance, would you mind sharing once more? I am hoping for a few more responses, although several people have kindly shared their experiences so far.
June 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Thank you for sharing, I really appreciate it
May 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Thank you so much, totally understandable
May 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Thank you so much! I know I'm asking people for a great deal of trust and emotional energy & really appreciate you sharing.
May 23, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Thank you to that person - and to everyone who has sent me comments and feedback either here or through the form. As far as the constraints of an MA allow I hope this project is a dialogue between us as people with shared experiences.
April 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM