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What is non-suicidal self-harm?

Beautiful Voyager

Non-suicidal self-harm means inflicting damage to your own body without the intention of suicide (and not consistent with cultural norms). The most common methods of non-suicidal self-harm are cutting (70%) or scratching, deliberately hitting the body on a hard surface, punching, hitting or slapping one’s self, and biting or burning.

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Self-Care, Self-Defense: Therapist Says Jiu-Jitsu Hobby Teaches Power of Consent

Social Work Blog

By Alison Laurio Ryan Tolman is a clinical social worker in private practice who specializes in anxiety and stress, and sees clients online and in person in his Bellingham, Wash., He also practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and has taught a martial arts training course for kids. If someone says ‘tap’ or taps you, you let go.

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Members in the News – August 4, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Jennifer Kelman is a member of NASW-FL: 5 Crucial Boundaries You Need to Set With Your In-Laws, Therapists Say BestLife You don’t just need to spell out your preferences for in-person events, however. As a therapist treating eating issues , I’m often asked how to eat while on vacation. and Connecticut based social worker.

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Yvonne Chase is president-elect of NASW: 4 things to know about a master’s degree in social work Fortune The master’s degree is the universal standard for advanced social work practice says Yvonne Chase, president-elect of the board of directors for the National Association of Social Workers.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Juliana Palyok is executive director of NASW-SC: Bill harms workers The Post and Courier The National Association of Social Workers South Carolina Chapter is strongly against the proposed House bill H.3515 However, it would harm thousands of South Carolina residents who use the services of social workers each day.

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News Items – June 17, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Cynthia Schwartzberg is a member: Deprogramming Self-Destruction to Find Inner Joy with Brainspotting. The book can also help therapists with their clients. Exercises at the end of each chapter are a journey of self-discovery to find your authentic self. US News & World Report.

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Yvonne Chase is president-elect of NASW: 4 things to know about a master’s degree in social work Fortune The master’s degree is the universal standard for advanced social work practice says Yvonne Chase, president-elect of the board of directors for the National Association of Social Workers.