A Safe Space for Self Injury Support
A Safe Space for Self Injury Support
Our Mission
At A Safe Space for Self-Injury Support, our mission is to provide a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental environment for individuals affected by self injury.
We focus on fostering emotional growth, building self-esteem and offering participants a wide variety of practical coping skills. These include art, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation techniques and other creative outlets for self-expression and emotional regulation.
Our Commitments
We are dedicated to:
- Providing tools and strategies for emotional regulation, self-care, and alternative coping methods.
- Fostering resilience, hope, and recovery through connection, creativity, and learning.
- Supporting individuals on their journey toward self-acceptance and mental well-being, no matter their age or life stage.
What We Offer
• Peer Support – Connect with others facing similar challenges.
• Structured Sessions – Activities & discussions designed to foster growth.
• Skill Building – Healthier ways to manage emotions and stress.
• Understanding – Learn about triggers and emotional regulation.
• Self-Esteem Building – Develop positive coping strategies.
• Expressive Tools – Use journaling and art to express emotions.
Through these objectives, our support groups provide a compassionate community that helps individuals on their path to recovery and self-acceptance.
About Group Leader
Sarah Brecht
Founder and Group Leader
Sarah Brecht is the Founder and Group Leader of A Safe Space for Self Injury Support, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by self-injury. With over 29 years of personal experience and 9 years as a group leader in a S.A.F.E. Alternatives support group at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, Sarah brings extensive lived experience and professional insight to her leadership role.
Sarah holds certifications in Youth Mental Health First Aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and is certified as a group leader in the NAMI Educational Programs: NAMI Hearts & Minds, NAMI Sharing Hope, and NAMI Ending the Silence. Her advocacy extends beyond her leadership, as she has volunteered with the Self Injury Foundation and mentored individuals at Running2bWell.
Sarah is also the co-author of Beyond the Razors Edge and has produced a YouTube informational video on self-injury. Her expertise has been featured in multiple magazine articles and on Good Morning America.