Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI): Effective Strategies for Working with Individuals who Self-Injure

Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Injury NSSI Effective Strategies for Working with Individuals who Self-Injure

Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI): Effective Strategies for Working with Individuals who Self-Injure

Michael Moyer, PhD, LPC-S, is an associate professor in the Department of Counseling, and Sydney A. Novoa, MA, LPC, is a doctoral student in the Counselor Education and Supervision program, both from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

In this 6-part video series they present:

  •  Risk factors and prevalence of NSSI.
  •  Understanding how the bias and beliefs of mental health professionals may affect how they interact with clients who self-injure.
  •  Effective strategies for working with clients who self-injure.

Clarity Child Guidance Center hosted this community presentation on May 18, 2018.

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