| Title: |
Clinical Work with Clients Who Self-Injure: A Descriptive Study |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Giordano, Amanda; Lundeen, Lindsay A.; Scoffone, Chelsea M.; Kilpatrick, Erin P.; Gorritz, Frank B. |
| Source: |
Professional Counselor. 2020 10(2):181-193. |
| Availability: |
National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates. 3 Terrace Way, Greensboro, NC 27403. Tel: 336-547-0607; Fax: 336-547-0017; e-mail: TCPjournal@nbcc.org; Web site: http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
13 |
| Publication Date: |
2020 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Self Destructive Behavior; Counselor Client Relationship; Counselor Attitudes; Addictive Behavior; Counselor Training; Individual Characteristics; Counselor Characteristics; Clinical Diagnosis; Computer Use; Internet; Competence; Incidence; Self Efficacy; Whites; Females; Adolescents |
| ISSN: |
2164-3989 |
| Abstract: |
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a common clinical concern. We surveyed a national sample of 94 licensed clinicians to better understand their work with clients who self-injure. Our data revealed that over the past year, 95.7% (n = 90) of the sample reported working with at least one client who self-injured. Thirty-six clinicians (38%) reported that most or all of their clients who self-injured were adolescents, 61 (64.9%) reported that most or all clients who self-injured were female, and 43 (45.7%) reported that most or all clients who self-injured engaged in cutting as the primary NSSI method. About 35% (n = 33) of the clinicians in our sample indicated they have never asked clients who self-injured about their online activity related to NSSI. The majority of our participants (n = 78; 83%) supported the notion that NSSI could be an addictive behavior for some clients and less than half (n = 42; 44.7%) received NSSI training in their graduate coursework. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2020 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1259810 |
| Database: |
ERIC |