Distractions Made Simple
S&L Self-Harm Distraction Kits are designed with young people in mind, although also suitable for adults.
The Kits delay, replace and reduce the need to self-harm by offering alternatives, relaxation items and techniques to encourage healthier coping strategies.
Welcome
to Our Site
Welcome to S&L Distraction Kits website.
S&L Self-Harm Distraction Kits is a non-profit company based in the UK, dedicated to supporting individuals affected by self-harm. Founded by Sally, whose personal experience with her daughter's self-harming behaviors inspired the initiative, the organisation aims to provide practical tools and resources to help break the cycle of self-injury.
Mission and Approach
The core philosophy of S&L Self-Harm Distraction Kits revolves around the "Delay and Replace" strategy. Research indicates that if individuals can delay the impulse to self-harm by even 30 to 45 seconds and replace it with safer alternatives, the likelihood of self-injury decreases significantly. The kits are designed to facilitate this delay by offering immediate, non-harmful coping mechanisms.
About Our Kits
We have two different types of kits. The Distraction Boxes and the Distraction Kits with first aid.
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What are the differences?
Our Distraction Boxes contain 24 items all focusing on the distraction and alternative techniques to significantly reduce to need to self-harm, as well as motivational and positive well-being items. All carefully packaged inside a simple, discrete box. These are primarily designed for children (from approx age 8) and young people, but also suitable for adults. They are an early intervention resource to break the cycle of self-harm before it becomes a habit.
Each box contains:​
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Fiddle and fidget toys for relaxation and regulation
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Delay and replace strategy items for safer alternatives
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Motivational accessories to promote a more positive outlook
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Our Distraction Kits with first aid are a 32 item kit in a sturdy fabric bag. Primarily designed to support the Delay and Replace strategy by offering alternative, safer options as well as sterile first aid, which is self harm specific. These kits are for individuals who self-harm and need support to break the cycle and manage their wounds safety.
Each kit contains:
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Delay and replace strategy items for safer alternatives
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Relaxation and regulation items
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Sterile first aid items
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Both kits contain an illustrated, step by step guide on wound care and how to use the contents of the kits. Our kits do not contain any items designed to cause injury. Please only use the contents as they are designed.