Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Throughout the Lifespan

A comprehensive guide for clinicians working with patients engaging in self-injury, this book provides information on clinical conceptualization, risk and protective factors, ways to assess for NSSI, treatment approaches and strategies, and early intervention and prevention strategies. Focusing on ethical and cultural considerations unique to schools, clinical agencies, and private-practice settings, the authors provide a practical and in-depth discussion of clinical theory. Procedures for determining risk and the potential problems with risk assessment, especially concerning suicide risk, are addressed. In addition to numerous exercises, examples, and suggestions for practical interventions, the book includes a variety of detailed worksheets and resources to expand readers' level of understanding, monitor emerging trends, and provide a context for extended training. Several case studies are discussed and analyzed in order to highlight specific aspects of clinical conceptualization and treatment strategies. Drawn from a wide range of treatment populations and issues, this book is a valuable resource for clinicians and supervisors. The authors integrate outcomes-based research strategies and evidenced-based tools to help clinicians work with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Kelly Emelianchik-Key, PhD, LMHC, NCC, ACS, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and assistant professor in the counseling department at Florida Atlantic University. She has completed extensive research and training in teen dating violence, non-suicidal self-injury, and sexuality issues. Amanda C. La Guardia, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, is a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor and assistant professor for the counseling program at the University of Cincinnati. She has completed extensive research and training in the areas of non-suicidal self-injury and suicide, gender-related issues, and professional development.

Preface List of figures, tables, cases, and textboxes Key terminology Ethics statement Authors Part I: Introduction to Case Scenarios 1. Non-suicidal self-injury in childhood Kelly Emelianchik-Key 2. Non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents and young adults Amanda La Guardia 3. NSSI in adulthood and the aging population Amanda La Guardia Part II: Assessment and Screening for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury 4. Risk and Protective Factors Kelly Emelianchik-Key 5. Assessment and Diagnosis Kelly Emelianchik-Key 6. Gender and Diversity Considerations Kelly Emelianchik-Key Part III: Assessment and Screening for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury 7. Ethical considerations when working with non-suicidal self-injury Kelly Emelianchik-Key and Mariah Dern 8. Self-Directed Violence - Non-suicidal self-injury and suicide Amanda La Guardia 9. Prevention and Treatment Strategies in Educational Settings Ellen Chance 10. Prevention and Treatment Strategies in Community Settings Adriana Labarta and Bridget Glass 11. Future Directions and Research in Non-Suicidal Self-injury Kelly Emelianchik-Key and Amanda La Guardia Part IV Worksheets and resources Appendix A: Resource list Appendix B: Elementary safety plan Appendix C: Narrative storyboard Appendix D: Cognitive mapping Appendix E: Adapted DBT youth meditation Appendix F: Bronfenbrenner worksheet Appendix G: Chain analysis of NSSI behavior Appendix H: Checklist for working with youth Appendix I: Building support circles Appendix J: Taking your emotional temperature Appendix K: Voice of reason Appendix L: My impulse control log Appendix M: My life of purpose and meaning Appendix N: Wheel of influence Appendix O: Self-care wheel Appendix P: My house Index