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Help for Self Harm

Self-injury is sometimes used as a way of coping with negative events and feelings. If you struggle with not being able to identify how to express yourself in healthy ways this page is a great place to explore how to cope with difficult feelings. It is important to build skills to suppress urges that lead to self injury. 

Myths about Self Injury

For those reading this and have not ever considered self injury please take time to understand the truths and myths about self injurious behaviors. 

Coping Skills Guide

For more information about how to start a coping skills response to self harm click on the link below. If you have not shared your urges with a close friend or family member consider reaching out and asking for help. 

Parent Support

If you learned that your child is engaging in self injury it is likely that you are feeling some extreme emotions including anger, shock, fear, and hurt. It is important to confront your child with a supportive tone. So take some time to process your response and use the link below to learn more about how to talk with your child about their behaviors.

I am a strong supporter of 1st responders and I am proud of my history with local police departments providing interventions to individuals in crisis. I am a volunteer trainer for CIT Basic Courses and also Mental Health Awareness programs for Kansas City Police Department. I sit as a board member of the Mid America Crisis Intervention Team Council and continue my work to train officers to be better equipped to handle individuals with mental health as well as advocate for officers to get seek mental health support. 

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