Professional Counselors' Conceptualizations of the Relationship between Suicide and Self-Injury

Whisenhunt, Julia L.

doi:10.17744/mehc.36.3.gu7443803l0581u5

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“…Factors comprise the trigger, skill deficits and underlying causes, with emotional-regulation or communication as its purpose (Hastelow, 2013). It is noted that SI is a symptom, as well as a sign, of underlying trauma leading to societal stigma, negative reactions from others and a feeling of being judged and/or unaccepted (Whisenhunt et al, 2014). Mental health practitioners (MHPs) lacking knowledge/training on SI have negative attitude towards, and are uncomfortable in managing, SI as compared to MHPs with training and skills and are confident (Carlsson, 2017; Muehlenkamp et al, 2013).…”

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Caretaker Perceptions About Self-cutting in Institutionalised Adolescents: A Comparison Between Cutters and Non-cutters

Kumar

Rajendra

Seshadri

et al. 2021

Institutionalised Children Explorations and Beyond

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Background: Studies are sparse on caretaker perceptions about self-cutting (SC) in institutionalised adolescents. Methods: Five caretakers in a shelter home for adolescent girls were interviewed and the data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: Nine major themes emerged: expected reactions from others led to secrecy; reasons were relational and academic difficulties; benefits were control of emotions/thoughts or to get others’ attention; learning happened by witnessing and change in thinking; challenges were systemic contagion, counselling repeaters of SC and adolescent infatuation; responses were ‘we are empathetic’ and ‘friends are helpful, but have a limit’; goals for self and reflection were helpful to stop SC; vulnerabilities were lack of skills and problems faced; and protective factors were good skills and family relations. These novel findings contribute to the existing sparse literature and are useful for gaining a deeper understanding about and better management of SC.

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Caretaker Perceptions About Self-cutting in Institutionalised Adolescents: A Comparison Between Cutters and Non-cutters

Kumar

Rajendra

Seshadri

et al. 2021

Institutionalised Children Explorations and Beyond

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“…Despite the prevalence and potentially deadly sequelae of intentionally self-injurious behaviors, few effective treatments exist (see Molock et al, 2014, and Turner, Austin, & Chapman, 2014, for review) and mental health providers report an incomplete understanding of associations between self-injury with and without suicidal intent (e.g., Whisenhunt et al, 2014). Moreover, provider attitudes toward self-injurers are not always positive or compassionate (e.g., Mackay & Barrowclough, 2005; Muehlenkamp et al, 2013).…”

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Relations Between Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Suicide Attempt Characteristics in a Sample of Recent Suicide Attempters

Ward‐Ciesielski

Schumacher

Bagge

2016

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Therapists’ perspectives on suicide: A conceptual model of connectedness

Aherne

Coughlan

Surgenor

2017

Psychotherapy Research

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Therapists view self-disconnect as at the core of suicidality and note that toxic relationships also play a critical role. Therapeutic connection can present as a life-saving paradox for people who are suicidal. Risk of death and therapeutic endeavour may present as challenging dynamics for working with people who are suicidal. Some discussion points include the worth of self-compassion development for people who are suicidal, the rephrasing of "psychotherapy" when trying to save someone's life and the emphasis on relationship skills for all healthcare professionals who encounter people who are suicidal. Clinical or methodological significance of this article: This article is one of the first in which therapists are interviewed about their understandings of suicide and the processes of suicide in the therapeutic space. It offers novel insights about how people who are suicidal present in therapy and what may be contributing to this presentation. The research also gives insights on the struggles for therapists working with people who are suicidal and who may be ambiguous about the prospect of therapy and connecting. The study also offers important direction for future studies in relation to what requires further discussion and exploration regarding engaging in therapy with people who are suicidal. In addition, the current study can offer previously unexplored insights regarding suicide and therapy that may have the potential to assist in future intervention for people who are risk of killing themselves.

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Professional Counselors' Conceptualizations of the Relationship between Suicide and Self-Injury

Abstract: Research that explores the relationship between suicide and self-injury is limited, and the lack of clarity surrounding this topic can present challenges for professional counselors.Although persons who self-injure are at an increased risk for suicide (e.g., Toprak, Cetin,

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References 46 publications

Caretaker Perceptions About Self-cutting in Institutionalised Adolescents: A Comparison Between Cutters and Non-cutters

Caretaker Perceptions About Self-cutting in Institutionalised Adolescents: A Comparison Between Cutters and Non-cutters

Relations Between Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Suicide Attempt Characteristics in a Sample of Recent Suicide Attempters

Therapists’ perspectives on suicide: A conceptual model of connectedness

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