The New Teacher And Youth Self Harm Presentation

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The New Teacher andYouth Self-HarmExploring Youth Anxiety Disorders

and Self-Harm in Junior andSenior High School Settings.


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First: A WarningThis presentation discusses self-harm, self-injuryand anxiety disorders. What follows may be triggercausing.


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My Background:Youth Worker, Aspen Family and Community ServicesYouth Leader, Camp ChestermereASIST Certified Applied Suicide Intervention Skills TrainingNVCI Certified Non-Violent Crisis Intervention


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Why This Topic?

Silent EpidemicPersonal Experience (Camp and Grouphome)We as Teachers.


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What it is:

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to the deliberatedestruction ofones bodytissue in the absence of conscioussuicidal intent (Lewis et. al., 2011)


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What it is:

Self-injury consists of self-inflicted deliberately destructive actsresulting in tissue damage that are not intended as an act of suicide, arenot widely socially acceptable, and are not due to mental retardation,autism, or other developmental disorders (Educators and Self Injury.com, 2009)


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Statistics:

15% - Educators and Self Injury.com, 200914-21% - Lewis, et. al, 20111 in 6 (17%) Globe and Mail, 20081 in 12 (8%) Reuters, 2011


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Statistics:

Median onset age is 15.2 years (Nixon, et.al, 2008)Onset between 14 and 24 years56% seek help77% are female


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What it looks like:CuttingBurnsHair-pullingHitting oneself

ScratchingPicking scabsHead bangingPunching hard surfaces


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Recognizing it:Unseasonal clothing, usually long-sleevedBandages,Arm warmers, tightsChange in mood or behavior usually internalization, withdrawing


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Comorbidity:Links with:Eating Disorders,Drug and Alcohol Abuse,Depression,Suicidal Ideation


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Causes:

Sexual and Physical AbuseInvalidating EnvironmentsSexuality/Sexual IdentityAnxiety/Stress/Pain/ControlContagion


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Contagion:YoutubeOnline CommunitiesPeers


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Ok. So What do I do?Trust your gut instinctsYour reaction mattersProfessionals struggle with their reaction too


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Listen. Be Calm.Be Understanding.


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What can you Do?Be a listening ear,Be prepared to be a central personRefer. It cant be treated at school.


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What can you Do?Link between school counselors, offsite counselorsDevelop your resourcesDevelop your understanding, researchDevelop or investigate a school policy or protocolIdentify and address contagion


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Discussion/ Q&A


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ResourcesWebsites:Educatorsandselfinjury.comYourstory.infoSelfinjury.comkidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/feeling_sad/cutting.html


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ResourcesKids Help Phone 800-668-6868800-DONTCUT


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ResourcesCalgary Specific:Access Mental Health: 403-943-1500 ext 1.Calgary Counseling Centre 403-265-4980Juno House for young women 403-209-0997


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Works Cited:Lewis, S.P., Heath, N.L., St. Denis, J. M., Noble, R. (2011). The Scopeof Nonsuicidal Self-Injury on YouTube.Pediatrics, 127(3).

Nixon, M.K., Cloutier, P., Jansson, S.M. (2008). Nonsuicidal self-harm in youth: a population-based survey. Canadian MedicalAssociation Journal, 178(3).

Mueller, L.D. (2009). Educators & Self Injury, How to recognize,

understand and respond to self injury. Educatorsandselfinjury.com.Clark, J., & Henslin, E. (2007).Inside a Cutters Mind. ColoradoSprings: Navpress.

Kelland, K. (2011, November 17). One in 12 teenagers self harm, studyfinds.Reuters. Retrieved from:http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/17/us-self-harm-

idUSTRE7AG02520111117Picard, A. (2008, January 29). One in six teens inflict self-harm. TheGlobe and Mail. Retrieved from:http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/parenting/teens/teen-behaviour/article663414.ece
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