How can I approach someone that self harms?

When I meet someone who self harms I ask them how they are doing, listen to their problems, ask them why they feel they are to blame if that is the case, what they figure they can do to resolve the situation and if possible allow them to understand their idea is not plausible, and give them resources to what options that are available to them so they understand, it is not their fault. In cases of low self-esteem I point out what is good about them as I get to know them more, just be friendly and compassionate and keep on with them until I know they do have those around them that didn't understand what they were going through but are willing to stick with them through their trials or until they find their way to appreciate themselves so they learn to love them self enough to stop harming themselves and do something more positive in their life.

Do not try and make them stop. They are self harming as a coping mechanism, if you make them stop suddenly, it could be catastrophic. Be supportive if they talk about it and be enthusiastic if they manage to stop for longer than normal. Don't be patronising though

Approach them with understanding and calm. The last thing someone who self-harms wants its to get scolded or yelled at. Try your best to understand why they do what they do, and make sure you don't get to emotional about it, as it can make them feel like your emotions are their fault. Good luck!

It can be an incredibly difficult thing, you can't force someone to open up that doesn't want to or isn't ready to. I think it can be an incredibly huge step simply to let someone know that you are available for them to talk to. It's hard, because that may not seem like it could make a big impact, but it can actually be the lifeline someone is looking for. Often times, we self harm because we don't know any other way to deal, and when you allow someone to know that you are available to them, you give them another option.

I think the best way to approach someone is to let them know you're doing so from a place of caring and concern, and not from judgement. A lot of self harmers are embarrassed or ashamed, and see it as weakness (it is not, obviously). In my opinion, the best thing to do would be let them know you have noticed they might not be okay, and that you're there to support them if/when they're ready to talk about it. Just letting them know that you are there could be a great support for them :)

With understanding and love. Try to point them to resources that may better help them cope with their triggers.

It's usually best to wait until they come to you as it's something they need to feel comfortable with talking about. Let them know you are there for them and keep talking to them until they are ready.

Show support without any judgement refer to a psychologist but show that your there for them at any moment to improve there health

Be polite to them and tell them you are here for them. Don't tell them to stop harming themselves, just try to help them by focusing on making them happy. Empathize with them, and tell them you understand, Don't ever ignore them.

If you know that they are self harming just let them know you are here for them and that you are by their side if they need you. Be non judgemental and show your support to them