Date/Time
3 CEs
Self-injury, also known as self-harm, or self-mutilation, refers to individuals who intentionally and repeatedly inflict physical harm on themselves. It is estimated that two million people in the United States engage in self-injury. The method most often employed is cutting, but self-injury can also include hair pulling, head banging, and interfering with wound healing.
This workshop will examine the various forms of self-injury that go beyond cutting. In addition, this webinar will examine the differences and similarities between self-injurious behavior and suicidal ideations and attempts. Keen attention will be placed on identifying assessment and treatment barriers including, but not limited to, understanding differential diagnosis.
Participants will discuss issues including differential diagnosis, forms of injury, risk factors, brain development, comorbidity, nonsuicidal self-injury diagnosis, assessments, and treatment modalities. Case scenarios will be presented and discussed to further enhance the learning experience.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Define and distinguish the various forms of self-injurious behavior, including clinical challenges and considerations.
Summarize propensity, risk factors, and brain development and how to integrate these variables into the assessment and treatment process.
Formulate the connection between self-injury and comorbidity. Analyze the new diagnosis of non-suicidal self-injury.
Effectively utilize case examples to appraise and apply various assessment and treatment modalities to further enhance the learning experience.
Target Audience: Social Workers, LCPCs, Psychologists, anyone interested in the subject matter.
Location: Virtual
Sponsored By: University of Maryland School of Social Work
Cost: $70.00-$90.00
For questions, email cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu