Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) Resources from Dr. Tony Sheppard
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury has been referred to in various ways such as “cutting”, “self-harm”, etc. While it has a relationship with suicidal behavior, most people are not actively suicidal when they engage in NSSI.
There is a great deal of hope for healing with regard to NSSI. Over the past 10 years we have gained awareness and knowledge of this problem and have many more tools and resources available to address it.
Resources
To Write Love on Her Arms-This website if one of the most life-affirming ever! Go there and be inspired to live life to the fullest.
The Cornell Research Program on Self-Harm & Self-Injury-Quite honestly the largest collection of both scholarly and lay-person information on NSSI anywhere. You could literally read for weeks…or only a few minutes if that’s all you have!
The Trevor Project-While it’s mostly focused on suicide (which is different from NSSI), the Trevor Project offers resources more specifically to the LGBTQ community.
Handout for Parents of Children & Teens who Self-Harm-From Cornell University! If you are a parent of a kid who self-harms, this is MUST READ!
Distraction Techniques for Teens Who Self-Harm-If you’re a teen who self-harms, take a look at this wonderful list of distraction techniques from the researchers at Cornell!
The Silent Epidemic-This short film answers alot of questions about NSSI. It comes from Down Under (Australia) where alot of self-harm research and treatment is conducted!
Dr. Sheppard’s PESI Workshop on Suicide & Self-Harm can increase your understanding of these complex issues!
“Dr. Sheppard was a dynamic, engaging, and energetic instructor for this seminar. He is clearly a subject-matter expert in this area, so the entire presentation was both interesting and pragmatic.”