Poster 1. Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), suicidal ideation (SI), and suicide attempts (SA) present daunting challenges for counselors-in-training (CITs), raising concerns about professional boundaries and emotional stability. Instructors and supervisors, some with personal histories of NSSI, SI, or SA, may impact guidance. CITs in rural and global settings often lack robust referral systems, amplifying the complexity of handling these presentations. This presentation shares grounded theory research outcomes to empower CITs in effectively addressing NSSI, SI, and SA.
