During this presentation, participants will gain an understanding of the function of self-harm behaviors and why individuals engage in self-harm behaviors. Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of how skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy can be beneficial when working with individuals who engage in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI).
Learning Goals
- Learn functions of self-harm behavior.
- Increase knowledge of distress tolerance skills.
- Gain advanced knowledge of mindfulness skills.
- Enhance validation skills.
Training Details
- Modality: In-person or virtual
- Length: 60 or 75 minutes
- Cost: $500 for 60-minute session or $625 for 75-minute session (+ cost of presenters' travel if in-person)
- Training Capacity: A minimum of 10 participants is required to host this training.
- Presenter: Ryan Kidder, MSW, LISW, Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic