GSCA Webinar - Suicide or Self Harm - Know the Difference

Suicide or Self Harm - Know the Difference

You don't have to panic when you encounter a student who is self harming or admitting to suicidal thoughts! In this session we will be discussing the differences between the two and how to create protocol to keep your students safe. We will learn short and effective counseling interventions that will empower the school counselor to trust their judgement and get students the support needed.

Ruth Scott, EdS, LPC, CPCS has been working in the mental health field for the last 25 years; she is licensed as a professional counselor and has degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, and Counselor Supervision. Throughout her career, she has served children and families through individual and group counseling, behavior management, social work, case management, crisis intervention, higher education, and prevention of addiction and suicide. She continues to see some clients and supervise school counselors, building capacity leading to professional licensure. For the last 7 years she has been working for the Coweta County School System as their Mental Health Coordinator, pioneering a mental health program integrated with the educational system. Ruth is focused on prevention and early intervention, and builds strong partnerships with the community to support the mental health of students, families and staff.