Bring On The Mess! TM

Bring on the Mess! TM - Volume 42 - Understanding and Addressing Self-Harm

January 01, 2024 For All Seasons Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center
Bring on the Mess! TM - Volume 42 - Understanding and Addressing Self-Harm
Bring On The Mess! TM
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Bring On The Mess! TM
Bring on the Mess! TM - Volume 42 - Understanding and Addressing Self-Harm
Jan 01, 2024
For All Seasons Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center

In this episode of "Bring on the Mess," hosts Beth Ann Dorman and Lisa Lee, CEO and Chief Clinical Officer at For All Seasons, engage in a candid conversation about self-harm. Acknowledging the sensitivity of the topic, they emphasize the importance of real conversations and share strategies for understanding and addressing self-harm. Lisa, a licensed social worker with over 26 years of experience, provides valuable insights into the complexities of self-harm, dispelling myths and shedding light on the underlying reasons. They explore the emotional aspects, discuss the need for alternative coping mechanisms, and introduce the "CARESS" method as a helpful tool for individuals struggling with self-harm tendencies or intense emotions.

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In this episode of "Bring on the Mess," hosts Beth Ann Dorman and Lisa Lee, CEO and Chief Clinical Officer at For All Seasons, engage in a candid conversation about self-harm. Acknowledging the sensitivity of the topic, they emphasize the importance of real conversations and share strategies for understanding and addressing self-harm. Lisa, a licensed social worker with over 26 years of experience, provides valuable insights into the complexities of self-harm, dispelling myths and shedding light on the underlying reasons. They explore the emotional aspects, discuss the need for alternative coping mechanisms, and introduce the "CARESS" method as a helpful tool for individuals struggling with self-harm tendencies or intense emotions.