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Cutting Edge: Assessing & Treating Clients With Self-Injurious Behaviors
October 7, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
When
October 7, 2022 (9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Where
Sumter Behavioral Health Services, 755 Electric Drive, Sumter, SC 29153
Who Should Attend
Counselors and other clinicians
Description
This is a fast-paced workshop that incorporates video vignettes and case histories throughout the day in a variety of settings where counselors may encounter situations involving self-injurious/self-mutilating behaviors. Assessment tips and treatment techniques will be discussed from a variety of perspectives.
Objectives
- Learn to assess clients with regard to the possibility they are engaging in self-injurious behavior (SIB)
- Differentiate between suicidal and parasuicidal behaviors
- Understand various reasons for self-injurious behaviors, including the Addiction Model
- Identify various resources available to assist with dealing with this population
- Employ various interventions aimed at reducing harmful behaviors
Trainer
Barbara Melton, M.Ed., LPC, LPCS, LAC, LACS, NCC, MAC, APSC CS, clinician in private practice and a contract clinical supervisor for the Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission
Contact
Sarah Campbell (scampbell@sumterbhs.org)
Credit
Presenter is an approved sponsor for continuing education programs for LPCs, LMFTs and LACs (provider #53) with the Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists and can also provide general social work credit and Category B credit for psychologists.
Cost
$50.00
Application Materials
E-mail scampbell@sumterbhs.org
Registration Deadline
October 5, 2022 (Completed application materials must be submitted by this date to scampbell@sumterbhs.org.)
This event is not hosted by DAODAS.