A Strengths-Based Group Program on Self-Harm: A Feasibility Study

Margaret McAllister; P Hasking; A Estefan; K McClenaghan; John B Lowe

doi:10.1177/1059840510368801

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A Strengths-Based Group Program on Self-Harm: A Feasibility Study

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A Strengths-Based Group Program on Self-Harm: A Feasibility Study

Margaret McAllister, P Hasking, A Estefan, K McClenaghan and John B Lowe

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol.26(4), pp.289-300

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1059840510368801

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Abstract

self-harm

self-injury

school nurses

empowerment

Every day in Queensland, Australia, student services within schools are responding to children who have deliberately self-injured. Although school nurses are in a prime position to effectively intervene, mitigate risk, and promote healthy self-caring behaviors, no programs that focus specifically on self-harm currently exist. This feasibility study of a program to assist young people find safer alternatives to self-harm canvassed opinions of 12 school nurses in secondary schools on the Sunshine Coast in 2009. Participants showed strong support and reported that the program was much needed; had an innovative, strengths-oriented approach; incorporated an essential training component; would likely be engaging for young people; and was in appropriate format. Perceived challenges to implementation included garnering support from the school community and educational stakeholders and recruiting young people most likely to benefit. Suggested changes included providing a youth-friendly name for the program and formalizing inclusion criteria to select appropriate group members.

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Title: A Strengths-Based Group Program on Self-Harm: A Feasibility Study
Authors: Margaret McAllister (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
P Hasking (Author) - Monash University
A Estefan (Author) - University of Calgary, Canada
K McClenaghan (Author)
John B Lowe (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Publication details: The Journal of School Nursing, Vol.26(4), pp.289-300
Publisher: Sage Publications Inc.
Date published: 2010
DOI: 10.1177/1059840510368801
ISSN: 1059-8405
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449522802621
Output Type: Journal article

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