Understanding Students Who Self-Harm
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StatusOpen
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Event Number303-27
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Date10/06/2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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PresentersJessica Donaldson, LMFT
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Intended AudienceTAOEP, RSSP, ICEARY Members, Educators, and anyone who works with children
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Workshop TypeTAOEP
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LocationOnline
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FeeNone
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PD Hours1
Register by: October 4, 2026
Self-harm among children and adolescents is often misunderstood, leaving educators unsure of how to respond when concerns arise. This training provides educators with a deeper understanding of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), including the reasons students may engage in self-harm, common warning signs, myths and misconceptions, and the relationship between self-harm and suicide risk. Participants will learn how trauma, emotional regulation, stress, and mental health challenges contribute to self-injurious behaviors and explore practical strategies for responding with empathy while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Self-harm among children and adolescents is often misunderstood, leaving educators unsure of how to respond when concerns arise. This training provides educators with a deeper understanding of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), including the reasons students may engage in self-harm, common warning signs, myths and misconceptions, and the relationship between self-harm and suicide risk. Participants will learn how trauma, emotional regulation, stress, and mental health challenges contribute to self-injurious behaviors and explore practical strategies for responding with empathy while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.