Cutting Edge: Assessing & Treating Clients With Self-Injurious Behaviors

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

1. Learn to assess clients with regard to the possibility they are engaging in self-injurious behavior (SIB)
2. Differentiate between suicidal and parasuicidal behaviors
3. Understand various reasons for self-injurious behaviors, including the Addiction Model
4. Identify various resources available to assist with dealing with this population
5. 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.)