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“Why would they do that to themselves?”
If you’ve ever asked that question after learning a teen is cutting, burning, or harming themselves in other ways – you’re not alone.
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is more common than most realize, with studies estimating up to 1 in 5 students have engaged in some form of self-harm. And while teachers, counsellors, and clinicians are increasingly on the front lines of this silent epidemic, most feel unprepared to respond.
And the truth is, your response can change the outcome.
In this training, you’ll learn:
Led by behavioral neuroscientist and seasoned expert, Dr. Nicolle Carr, this course gives you practical tools to spot warning signs, engage compassionately, and work in partnership with students, families, and mental health teams to build hope and healing.
Whether you’re in the classroom, the counselling office, or clinical practice, you’ll leave with a clear, actionable roadmap for supporting teens who self-injure – without judgment, fear, or helplessness.
Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships
All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 3.25 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Non- Suicidal Self-Injury (2.5 MB) | 30 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Non- Suicidal Self-Injury - French (2.5 MB) | 30 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Non- Suicidal Self-Injury - Italian (2.5 MB) | 30 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Non- Suicidal Self-Injury - German (2.5 MB) | 30 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Non- Suicidal Self-Injury - Spanish (2.5 MB) | 30 Pages | Available after Purchase |
R. Nicolle Carr, PhD, has served as a Director of Clinic Services for in-clinic ABA services, as an assistant clinical director at a residential program, and as a consultant for school districts regarding classroom management and individual student needs. She ran the ABA program at the University of Oklahoma for four years and her online teaching load includes courses on psychology, development, neuroscience/cognition, and behavior analysis for a variety of colleges and universities across the United States. Dr. Carr earned her Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience/psychology from the University of Texas, Austin in 2001 and has been a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst since 2008. Dr. Carr served as the secretary of the Society for Behavioral Neuroscience and Comparative Psychology of the American Psychological Association and the Ethics Special Interest Group for the Association for Behavioral Analysis International as well as the founder of the Oklahoma Association of Behavior Analysts (OKABA) and its yearly conference. She has published two books; one for teachers on the use of ABA in schools and one on ethics within behavior analysis.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Nicolle Carr has employment relationships with the KidsChoice Therapy and Play Center. She receives compensation as a instructor with online universities and royalties as a published author.. Dr. Carr receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Nicolle Carr is a member of the Applied Behavior Analysis International.
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