Make a Mental Note

In this episode of the Make a Mental Note podcast, Lori Vann, a licensed professional counselor-supervisor, discusses the nature of non-suicidal self-injury, reasons why people engage in this practice, and how they can use more adaptive methods of dealing with distressing feelings. Give it a listen and find out why this episode is worthy of a mental note!  Get the show notes on the "Make a Mental Note" page at http://www.chrisquarto.com/ Click here to subscribe to the Make a Mental Note podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/make-a-mental-note/id1035476864?mt=2 Mental Notes: * Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) was referred to as self-mutilation, self-abuse and self-harm in the past. It's also been referred to as "cutting," but NSSI can be much broader in practice. * Lori addresses 17 different types of NSSI in her book, "A Caregiver's Guide to Self-Injury." (See link to book below.) * People who engage in NSSI are not attempting to commit suicide. There must be intent to kill oneself in order to cla