Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Awareness for Nurses
Learn to understand, assess, and compassionately respond to nonsuicidal self-injury in healthcare settings. Develop skills for patient care and self-care.
Learn to understand, assess, and compassionately respond to nonsuicidal self-injury in healthcare settings. Develop skills for patient care and self-care.
This course equips nurses with knowledge and skills to effectively respond to nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). It covers NSSI awareness, effective communication, assessment techniques, best practices, and self-care strategies for healthcare professionals working with individuals who self-injure.
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What you'll learn
Distinguish nonsuicidal self-injury from suicide attempts and other self-harm behaviors
Understand the prevalence and reasons behind self-injury
Develop effective communication skills for interacting with individuals who self-injure
Conduct comprehensive assessments of nonsuicidal self-injury and associated risks
Implement best practices for managing and supporting individuals who self-injure
Understand the process of recovery from self-injury and how to support it
Skills you'll gain
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides comprehensive training on nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) for nurses and healthcare professionals. It covers the fundamentals of NSSI, including its distinction from suicidal behavior, prevalence, and underlying reasons. The curriculum emphasizes effective communication strategies, comprehensive assessment techniques, and best practices for managing NSSI. It also addresses the impact of stigma and the importance of healthcare professionals' attitudes in patient outcomes. The course includes modules on supporting recovery, aftercare, and the crucial aspect of self-care for healthcare providers, including recognizing and addressing compassion fatigue and burnout. Developed in collaboration with various healthcare specialists and individuals with lived experience of self-injury, this course offers a well-rounded approach to understanding and responding to NSSI in healthcare settings.
Self-injury awareness
Module 1
Responding effectively to self-injury
Module 2
Assessment and best practice for self-injury
Module 3
Self-compassion and self-care
Module 4
Fee Structure
Instructors
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Leading Research in Youth Mental Health and Self-Injury
Professor Penelope Hasking is a distinguished academic at Curtin University, recognized for her groundbreaking research in adolescent and young adult mental health, with a particular focus on non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). As the Past President of the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury, her work has significantly contributed to understanding the complex social and cognitive factors that influence self-injurious behaviors among young people. Her research portfolio uniquely addresses often overlooked aspects of NSSI, including recovery journeys, ambivalence in treatment, stigma experiences, disclosure processes, and the long-term impacts of scarring. At Curtin University, she leads courses in psychology and mental health, bringing her extensive research experience into the classroom to educate the next generation of mental health professionals. Her teaching approach integrates clinical insights with academic research, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of youth mental health challenges and interventions. Professor Hasking's work bridges the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application in addressing mental health concerns among young populations, making her a valuable asset to both the academic community and mental health field
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Mental Health Nursing Expert and Educational Leader
Dr. Irene Ngune is a distinguished Credentialled Mental Health Nurse and Associate Professor who has made significant contributions to mental health nursing education and research. As the coordinator of mental health courses at Edith Cowan School of Nursing and Midwifery, she brings extensive expertise in acute hospital care settings and patient transition management. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Curtin University, complemented by master's degrees in Mental Health and Public Health, establishing her as a well-rounded expert in the field. Dr. Ngune's research focuses on improving the quality of care in acute hospital settings and ensuring effective patient transitions from hospital to community care. She is particularly passionate about implementing collaborative care approaches that actively involve health professionals, patients, and their families to prevent hospital readmissions. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes practical skills development, crisis management, and cultural competency in mental health care. As a culturally and linguistically diverse academic, she brings a unique perspective to mental health education, promoting inclusive learning environments and comprehensive understanding of mental health challenges. Her work has significantly influenced the development of mental health nursing education, particularly in areas of contemporary mental health issues, assessment techniques, and community-based care approaches.
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