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The Co-occurrence of Self-Harm and Aggression

A Cognitive-Emotional Model of Dual-Harm

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About the Course

This paper explores the unique characteristics and behaviors of individuals who engage in both self-harm and aggression, termed ‘dual-harm.’ It provides a narrative review of existing research on self-harm, aggression, and dual-harm, and proposes an evidence-based theory called the Cognitive-Emotional Model of Dual-Harm. This model helps explain the underlying cognitive and emotional processes that contribute to dual-harm behavior.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, “The Co-occurrence of Self-Harm and Aggression: A Cognitive-Emotional Model of Dual-Harm” created by Matina Shafti et al in 2021.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Frontiers in Psychology Volume 12 Feb 2021

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Matina Shafti
Dr. Matina Shafti is a researcher in the Division of Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Manchester. Her work focuses on the cognitive and emotional aspects of harmful behaviors such as self-harm and aggression. This publication is part of her contributions to understanding dual-harm behavior in clinical and forensic populations.
Peter James Taylor
Dr. Peter James Taylor is a senior lecturer at the University of Manchester in the Division of Psychology and Mental Health. He specializes in the study of self-harm, aggression, and their co-occurrence. His research includes theoretical development and practical implications for managing dual-harm behaviors in high-risk groups.

Course Creator

Hana Kuc, LMHC, NCC, CASAC

Hana Kuc is a Licensed Mental Heath counselor and a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor who has been working in the field for 13 years. In that time she has worked as a counselor, therapist, educator and director. Hana has specialized in working with clients on medication assisted treatment, who are in recovery from opiates, and are also diagnosed with a mental health disorder.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists,nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Summarize existing literature on how individuals with dual harm differ from individuals who use aggression or self harm alone.
  2. 2 Describe the cognitive-emotional model of dual-harm.
  3. 3 Identify limitations of the current model and ideas for future research.

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The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

Hana Kuc, LMHC, NCC, CASAC – No relevant financial relationships.

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There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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Course Details

1.5 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 103576

Related Topics

Self Harm Aggressiveness Violent Behaviors Evidence Based Theory

Availability

This course is available until Oct 14th, 2034.

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