Description
The term ‘non-suicidal self-injury’ (NSSI) describes a behaviour where a person deliberately or purposefully hurts themselves. It is used to refer to self-injury that is not intended to result in death.
When we use the term ‘self-injury’ we are specifically excluding painful or damaging behaviours that are socially accepted or ‘sanctioned’ such as tattooing, piercing or other forms of body art, and cultural practices involving injury.
This course gives participants an opportunity to learn how to help someone who is engaging in self-injury.
This is an education course, to learn how to give first aid to others, and is not a therapy or support group.
LUNCH SUPPLIED
Presenters
Wendy Vasquez (AISWA Staff)
Senior Psychologist
Wendy Vasquez is a seasoned school psychologist with extensive experience in Independent Schools. An accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainer, she is also trained in Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS) by Dr. Ross Greene. Since 2015 at AISWA, Wendy has worked collaboratively with teachers, parents, and students to promote inclusive, supportive educational environments. Her interests include student and teacher wellbeing, autism, ADHD, SLD, trauma-aware practices, childhood attachment, and parenting.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Event Segment
Date / Time
13 Sep 2021 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 14:00Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 4.00
Learning Area
- Psychology + Wellbeing
School Area
- Middle Primary (3-6)
- Secondary (7-10)
- Senior Secondary (11 - 12)