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Self-Injury Behaviour in Youth

Issues and Strategies

December 02, 2026 - December 03, 2026
(09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CT )
Location: Online Virtual
Facilitator Kristen Klassen, PhD, CCC
12
Continuing Education
Credit Hours (CEC)
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Self-Injury Behaviour in Youth - Live Virtual - December 2-3, 2026; 9am-4pm Central Time
$ 589.00 CAD (regular rate)
$ 549.00 CAD (*early rate)
*early rate expires 11/11/2026
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Self-Injury Behaviour in Youth - Live Virtual - December 2-3, 2026; 9am-4pm Central Time
$ 589.00 CAD (regular rate)
$ 549.00 CAD (*early rate)
*early rate expires 11/11/2026
Quantity: 0
Total Price: $0.00 USD
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Self-Injury Behaviour in Youth - Live Virtual - December 2-3, 2026; 9am-4pm Central Time
$ 589.00 CAD (regular rate)
$ 549.00 CAD (*early rate)
*early rate expires 11/11/2026

Self-injury refers to deliberate, self-inflicted tissue damage such as cutting or burning. Self-injury has reached alarming proportions among our youth; studies show that 14-24% of adolescents and young adults have engaged in this behaviour at least once, with a quarter of these reporting current, chronic self-injury. Helpers are increasingly encountering young people who are involved with self-injury. This workshop will assist participants in understanding the experience and motivations of adolescents who intentionally injure themselves. In addition, practical strategies for working with youth struggling with this complex issue will be presented. Participants of this training will increase their insight regarding self-injury behaviour in youth and be provided with a framework for effective intervention.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Understand common aspects of self-injury including causes, warning signs, and how it helps
  • Distinguish self-injury from suicide attempts
  • Identify how to best respond to an individual who is self-injuring
  • Apply skills: assessment, emotion identification, replacement skills, and cognitive strategies
  • Know how to respond to self-injury relapses and the issue of contagion

Method of Delivery

Presentation, video, case study exercises, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

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Some of the Topics Included

  • Categories of Self-Injury
  • Distinguishing Suicide Attempts from Self-Injury
  • Causes of Self-Injury
  • Functions of Self-Injury and Common Justifications
  • Self-Injury Warning Signs
  • The Cycle of Self-Injury
  • Initial Therapeutic Response
  • Assessment Considerations
  • Increasing Motivation to Stop
  • Mindfulness Strategies
  • Understanding and Identifying Emotions
  • Emotion Regulation Skills
  • Cognitive Strategies
  • Speaking with Family and Peers About Self-Injury
  • Self-Injury Contagion
  • Managing Setbacks
  • Mental Health Diagnoses Associated with Self-Injury
  • Prevention of Self-Injury

Target Audience

This is an intermediate level workshop for social service and health care professionals, counsellors, social workers, school personnel, and anyone seeking a better understanding of self-injury and how to respond to it.

Terms & Conditions

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The fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture, transcribe, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.

This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.

Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Facilitator: Kristen Klassen

PhD, CCC

Kristen is a Certified Counsellor with Master’s degrees in both Counselling Psychology and Disability Studies, as well as a Doctorate in Applied Health Sciences. In addition to her work with CTRI, she works as a play therapist, a university instructor, and a consultant and trainer with her own company. Kristen views her clients as the experts in their own lives and uses a social constructivist lens to support them to tell their own stories, create their own knowledge, and actively solve their own challenges. She is a firm believer in the value of experiential learning and the importance of play for self-development and growth in all life stages, and she brings these ideals to her workshops and facilitation.

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