Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Throughout the Lifespan

Kelly Emelianchik-Key, PhD, LMHC, NCC, ACS, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and assistant professor in the counseling department at Florida Atlantic University. She has completed extensive research and training in teen dating violence, non-suicidal self-injury, and sexuality issues. Amanda C. La Guardia, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, is a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor and assistant professor for the counseling program at the University of Cincinnati. She has completed extensive research and training in the areas of non-suicidal self-injury and suicide, gender-related issues, and professional development.

Preface

List of figures, tables, cases, and textboxes

Key terminology

Ethics statement

Authors

Part I: Introduction to Case Scenarios

1. Non-suicidal self-injury in childhood

Kelly Emelianchik-Key

2. Non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents and young adults

Amanda La Guardia

3. NSSI in adulthood and the aging population

Amanda La Guardia

Part II: Assessment and Screening for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

4. Risk and Protective Factors

Kelly Emelianchik-Key

5. Assessment and Diagnosis

Kelly Emelianchik-Key

6. Gender and Diversity Considerations

Kelly Emelianchik-Key

Part III: Assessment and Screening for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

7. Ethical considerations when working with non-suicidal self-injury

Kelly Emelianchik-Key and Mariah Dern

8. Self-Directed Violence – Non-suicidal self-injury and suicide

Amanda La Guardia

9. Prevention and Treatment Strategies in Educational Settings

Ellen Chance

10. Prevention and Treatment Strategies in Community Settings

Adriana Labarta and Bridget Glass

11. Future Directions and Research in Non-Suicidal Self-injury

Kelly Emelianchik-Key and Amanda La Guardia

Part IV Worksheets and resources

Appendix A: Resource list

Appendix B: Elementary safety plan

Appendix C: Narrative storyboard

Appendix D: Cognitive mapping

Appendix E: Adapted DBT youth meditation

Appendix F: Bronfenbrenner worksheet

Appendix G: Chain analysis of NSSI behavior

Appendix H: Checklist for working with youth

Appendix I: Building support circles

Appendix J: Taking your emotional temperature

Appendix K: Voice of reason

Appendix L: My impulse control log

Appendix M: My life of purpose and meaning

Appendix N: Wheel of influence

Appendix O: Self-care wheel

Appendix P: My house

Index