[Counselors] Subject: Re: Self-Injury

[OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board]

We contact parents and recommend, but not require, that they seek medical
attention whether it be the family Dr. or through the ER.  If the child
tells us that they didn't go to the Dr. or the parents didn't seek
counseling, we report to DHS.

On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 10:27 AM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion
Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:

>  We so highly encourage seeing a specialist if you are to the point where
> the suicidal thoughts have a plan. However, we give parents several free
> options. Since we can't force a parent to take them, our policy does state
> if they don't, we call DHS. This is just if they have a plan, not just
> thoughs
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> On Sep 5, 2014, at 8:13 AM, "OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board" <
> counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:
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>   I am concerned that a school may be setting itself up for liability
> (cost wise) by stating the parent needs to seek treatment and get a
> release.
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> Furthermore, as I'm sure you will, run the forms by the principal. They
> should be signed off on.
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> Best of luck.
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> Trisha Draper, M.Ed.
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> tldmedlpc at msn.com
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> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 11:26 AM
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> Subject: [Counselors] Self-Injury
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> Do any of you have protocols in place to use when dealing with students
> who are self-harming? If so, will you please share?
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> Amber Wood, BBA, M.Ed.
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