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Cutting Too Close, Retiring Old Methods of Treating Self Injury

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1. Today the most common form of NSSI is: tattooing cutting pulling hair punching walls
2. A goal of CBT is to: replace unhealthy beliefs with healthy, adaptive ones practice mindfulness tolerate the distress harm reduction
3. If the social worker notices the client has NSSI behaviors, the social worker should NOT: Open communication with the client Be observant and look for trends. Use bribery in an attempt to get the person to stop the behavior. Educate themselves and seek support if necessary.
4. Which of the following is NOT a cause for the rise in NSSI? Internet use Academic pressure Peer influence Boredom
5. How many days must the person engage in NSSI, over the past year, to meet DSM 5 criteria? 5 7 3 4
6. Individuals engage in self-injury expecting to: get relief from a negative emotion to deal with a personal issue to create a positive feeling all of the above
7. All of the following are common NSSI myths EXCEPT: They will out grow it Both adults and teenagers engage in NSSI They are just seeking attention You cannot treat it (NSSI)
8. Which of the following is NOT a goal of DBT? Improving emotion regulation Increasing behavioral control Changing negative thoughts to positive ones Strengthening positive identity
9. Approximately _________ of people experience suicidal thoughts while engaging in NSSI. 20% 10% 40% 30%
10. Old/ineffective treatment options focus on self-harm alternatives such as: hitting a punching bag slapping a tabletop Using a pillow to hit a wall all of the above