Self-Harm 2.0: The Assessment and Treatment of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

Course overview

An explosion of research on self-harm in the last two decades has clarified understanding of this behavior and led to advances in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. This course covers foundational information needed by mental health professionals to screen, assess and treat clients who engage in Nonsuicidal Self-Injury (NSSI). Special consideration and attention are given to the relationship between NSSI and suicidal behavior to provide insight and understanding that is critical to appropriate care and suicide risk management.