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Understanding Adolescent Self-Harm and School-Based Interventions
Mar 5, 2025
05:00 PM - 06:15 PM
N116, Professional Development Area, 240 So. Madison Street, Iowa City, Iowa
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, SEBMH
Presenter: Ryan Kidder, Behavioral Health Clinician, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Description: During this presentation, participants will gain an understanding of the function of self-harm behaviors and why individuals engage in self-harm behaviors. Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of how skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy can be beneficial when working with individuals who engage in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI).
Learning Goals: 1) Learn functions of self-harm behavior. 2) Increase knowledge of distress tolerance skills. 3) Gain advanced knowledge of mindfulness skills.
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