3. Self Injury (SI)
Common Terms
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Warning Signs
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Common Causes
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Different ways
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Video:
http://youtu.be/zqcaE6GrVUo
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4. Misconceptions
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Attention seeking
“Crazy”
Suicidal
Whiny

5. To Write Love On Her Arms

7. Coping Strategies
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Rubber band
Red pen
Ice cube
15 minute rule
pet

8. Relapse Prevention
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Medication
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Therapy
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Creative outlets
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Support network
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Inpatient treatment

9. Treating SI Professionally
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Always be on the
lookout-50%
Other high risk
behaviors often exist
concurrently
Language
Early
intervention=important

10. References
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Greydanus, D. E. (2011). Treating Self-Harm in
Children and Adolescents. Psychiatric Times,
28(2), 32-37.
Images retrieved from google.com

11. Questions
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What was your opinion on SI before this
presentation?
Has your opinion changed after this presentation?
If not, why?
Do you have any questions regarding self injury?