Assessing and Treating Self-Harm (3HR)
Assessing and Treating Self-Harm (3HR)
Self-harming behaviors can be common coping strategy used by some clients to manage emotional dysregulation and distress. Discover myths and facts about self-harm and explore vulnerabilities that can lead to an increased risk of self-harm. This webinar will define concepts such as non-suicidal self-injury and dispel common myths about self-injury and harm. Discussion will highlight how to assess, safety plan, and treat self-harm. Learners will feel more confident in being skillful with implementing targeted clinical approaches through case studies. Learning Objectives: Identify risk factors and possible signs of non-suicidal self-injurious behavior in children and adolescents.Explain the appropriate steps to assess whether an individual is engaging in non-suicidal self-injurious behavior.Summarize the essential interventions to implement based on the level of identified risk.
Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
