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School Counselors' Role in Advocating for Students Who Self-Injure
Nicole A. Stargell (The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, USA), Victoria E. Kress (Youngstown State University, USA), Christine A. McAllister (Youngstown State University, USA), and Heather Nicole Paessler-Chesterton (University of the Cumberlands, USA)
Copyright: © 2021
|Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7319-8.ch012
Abstract
This chapter will explore best practices among school counselors for advocacy, prevention, and intervention related to addressing self-injury. In this chapter, the functions and purpose of Self-Injury (SI) will be explored, along with the relationship between SI and suicidality, and potential complications of SI. Ethical and legal issues associated with SI, including special considerations from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will also be addressed. Next, warning signs and risk factors for SI will be presented, and common myths will be discussed. Finally, the importance of collaborating with school personnel is highlighted, and best practices for school counselors working with students who engage in SI are provided.