Non-suicidal self-Iinjury throughout the lifespan : a clinician's guide to treatment considerations

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. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Preface List of figures, tables, cases, and textboxes Key terminology Ethics statement Authors Part I: Introduction to client case scenarios 1. Non-suicidal self-injury in childhood 2. Non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents and young adults 3. NSSI in adulthood and aging populations Part II: Assessment and screening for non-suicidal self-injury 4. Risk and protective factors 5. Assessment and diagnosis 6. Gender and cultural considerations Part III: Ethics and treatment of non-suicidal self-injury 7. Ethical considerations when working with NSSI 8. Non-suicidal self-injury and suicide 9. Prevention and treatment strategies in educational settings 10. Treatment in community settings 11. Future research and directions 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 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. --Publisher description Non-Suicidal Self Injury Throughout the Lifespan provides information on clinical conceptualization, risk and protective factors, ways to assess for NSSI, treatment approaches and strategies, and early intervention and prevention strategies.