Register now for:
Decoding Self-Harm: Exploring Ideology, Recognizing Symptoms, and Effective Treatments
3 CEUs
with:
Meagan Houston, Ph.D., Presenter
Program Description:
Program Description: "Decoding Self-Harm" is a focused three-hour training program designed to provide participants with essential knowledge about self-harm behaviors, including their underlying ideologies, symptoms, and effective treatments. This condensed session aims to equip attendees—whether they are mental health professionals, educators, or community members—with the tools necessary to understand and support individuals who may be struggling with self-harm. Through a combination of brief lectures, interactive discussions, and case studies, participants will gain valuable insights that can foster empathy and enhance supportive responses in various settings.
Learning Objectives:
1. **Understand the Ideology of Self-Harm**: Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the motivations and psychological factors that contribute to self-harming behaviors.
2. **Recognize Symptoms**: Attendees will learn to identify key signs and symptoms of self-harm, enabling them to respond appropriately and compassionately.
3. **Explore Effective Treatments**: The training will cover a brief overview of evidence-based therapeutic approaches that can assist individuals who self-harm.
4. **Enhance Communication Skills**: Participants will develop practical skills to engage in supportive conversations with individuals experiencing self-harm.
5. **Promote Awareness and Prevention**: The session will highlight simple strategies for creating a supportive environment that promotes mental health and reduces the risk of self-harm.
By the end of the training, participants will leave with a better understanding of self-harm and practical tools to support individuals in their communities effectively.
When: Friday, April 25th, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed 3 days before the event)
Cost: BVPA Members Free, Non-Members $80, TPA Members 10% discount at registration with TPA Member Number, Student Non-Members $10.
About Our Speaker
Dr. Meagan N. Houston is a licensed psychologist and founder of Houston Behavioral Health, PLLC. She has been in private practice in the Houston area for 14 years, while also being employed as a Correctional Psychologist for the Federal Bureau of Prisons for six years and a Police Psychologist for the Houston Police Department for five years. The mission of Houston Behavioral Health, PLLC is to provide culturally appropriate and holistic mental health services to adults, adolescents, children, and families-Healing mind, body, and spirit.
While Dr. Houston provides treatment services for an array of psychological and behavioral disorders. She specializes in providing treatment for those who experience suicidal ideation/behaviors, and/or engage in self-harm behaviors. Her clinical focus is on suicide prevention, self-harm, sexuality and gender concerns (LGBTQI+ ally), relationship health, mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, women's issues, men's issues, spirituality and substance abuse concerns. She also provides specialized services for those seeking couples therapy and mental health services specific to law enforcement personnel.
Dr. Houston is a published author and national speaker and has presented on such areas as suicide prevention, self-harm, psychological health of law enforcement personnel, and the mental health needs of the LGBTQIAP community, adults, children and families.
