Increasing school personnel's self-efficacy,knowledge, and response regarding nonsuicidal self-injury in youth |
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| Authors: | Sara D Glennon Shannon B Viola Alane O Blakely |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychological Services, Cypress–Fairbanks Independent School District, Houston, Texas;2. Department of Arts and Sciences, University of Houston-Victoria, Victoria, Texas |
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| Abstract: | Rates of students engaging in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) are rising and additional supports in the schools are needed (Nock, 2010, Ann Rev Clin Psychol, 6, 339–363; Stargell et al., 2017, Prof Sch Couns, 21, 37-46). School psychologists, school counselors, and school nurses are key personnel in responding to self-injurious behaviors within the school setting. The results of a practice-based research project are described, in which school psychologists, school counselors, and school nurses participated in training to increase their self-efficacy, knowledge, and response in regard to NSSI. The training provided information regarding best practice in responding to NSSI in youth (Hasking et al., 2016, Sch Psychol Int, 37(6), 644–663; Kanan et al., 2008, Sch Psychol Forum: Res Prac, 2, 67–79; Walsh & Muehlenkamp, 2013, Sch Psychol Forum: Res Prac, 7, 161–171). This exploratory study indicated that training positively impacted participants' perceived self-efficacy and knowledge with respect to responding to youth who engage in NSSI. Handouts and resources for school-based staff are included. Limitations and future directions are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) school-based training self-injurious behaviors |
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