March is Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Awareness Month.  

Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) among adolescents is gaining increased recognition, in social media in particular, and schools are often concerned about how to respond to this complex behavior.  This presentation will provide practical guidelines about how to detect this behavior and intervene to support young people and will answer the question of whether students engaging in self-injury are suicidal. Dr. Poland will outline the many factors involved in this complex behavior and provide sample guidelines for schools, parents, and community. School roles in intervention, legal issues, and strategies to help students reduce their self-injurious behavior will be included in training.

 

Presenter:  Dr. Scott Poland

Dr. Scott Poland is a Professor at the College of Psychology and the Director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office for NSU Florida in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  The presenter, a licensed psychologist is an internationally recognized expert on school safety, youth suicide, and school crisis prevention/intervention. He has authored or co-authored six books and many chapters and articles on these subjects.

Event Fee:  Free - ARP II Districts* | $25 each or $100 for team of 5 for non-ARP II districts/other organizations

 *Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Firelands, Keystone, Midview , N. Ridgeville, Wellington

Assistance: Debbie Shannon, [email protected] or 440.324.5777 x1112

CANCELLATION POLICY:
EVENTS REQUIRING A REGISTRATION FEE:  We must receive your cancellation in writing by emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the event date for a full refund. If you do not cancel or are a no-show, you/your district will be invoiced the full event fee.

EVENTS WITH NO REGISTRATION FEE:   We must receive your cancellation in writing by emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the event.  If you do not cancel or are a no-show, you/your district will be invoiced a $25 registration fee since our presenters prepare their presentation and may charge an event/planning fee.

If you do not receive a confirmation of cancellation from Debbie Shannon, please follow up by calling 440.324.5777 ext 1112.

In the case of an emergency or situations out of the ordinary, registrations are transferable to another colleague.