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Wellington, Aotearoa (New Zealand) 2025 20th Annual Conference | Wellington, Aotearoa 2025 Conferences / 25th - 27th June, 2025 In 2025, we will host our 20th Annual International Conference in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. Registration Portal Opening Soon Details Kia ora, from Aotearoa New Zealand! On behalf of the International Society for the Study of Self-injury, we invite you to prepare for our 2025 Annual Conference to be held in Wellington, New Zealand, on June 26th and 27th, 2025 (with a clinical preconference on the 25th). This landmark occasion is an opportunity to meet and learn from some of the world’s foremost authorities on self-injury and self-harm, and represents the first time the conference has been hosted outside of the Northern hemisphere. The conference itself will be held at Te Wharewaka , located on the Wellington waterfront almost next door to the National Museum Te Papa Tongarewa. The conference will formally open with a mihi whakatau, where delegates will be welcomed by local Māori. The preconference location has yet to be finalised but will be conducted on one of the campuses of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, located in the heart of Wellington close to hotels, restaurants and many of Wellington’s celebrated coffee houses. Presenters at the preconference will include internationally renowned NSSI experts. What do you need to know? Wellington is the capitol of Aotearoa New Zealand, located on the southern shores of the country’s North Island. This makes the conference the ideal excuse to see some of the most beautiful scenery and wildlife the country has to offer. Travel to New Zealand The official Government website can be found here , and includes information about entry requirements. Most people from outside the Pacific will require a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority ( NZeTA ) or visa*. New Zealand has strict biosecurity laws – don’t bring any food off the plane! Travel to Wellington You can fly direct to Wellington from the Pacific, or into Auckland via long-haul. There are a variety of fantastic options for getting to Wellington from Auckland including by air (1 hour fly time), by train ("See the scenic wonders of Middle Earth, soar over towering viaducts, across the high plains of the volcanic plateau, and beneath three mighty volcanoes."), bus (around NZ$80, 11-hour trip), or rental car (about 8 hours). VUW Law School in the Old Government Building; until 1998, the second-largest wooden building in the world Places to stop on the way Take some time to plan your trip and stop off along the way at Rotorua (a naturally volcanic region) , Lake Taupo (a huge lake an hour from Rotorua ) , Napier (Napier is 'the art deco capital of NZ' because it was destroyed by an earthquake in 1931 and rebuilt in art deco style by the migrant builders who were brought into help), Martinborough (one of our premiere wine growing regions an hour and 20 minutes from Wellington ), or Hobbiton (otherwise known as Matamata, where the shire from LOTR and The Hobbit exist). Alternatively (or as well!) there are several national parks on the way down. This is just a taste – there’s a lot to see. Exchange rates and accommodation At the time of writing (~mid-2024), NZD$1 converts to 0.62 US Dollars, 0.56 British Pounds, 0.57 Euros, or 0.84 Canadian Dollars. For current exchange rates, see here . There are lots of accommodation options, including hostels (a night in a shared hostel room ranges from NZ$37-66), hotels (from NZ$140 and up – the median price for a night on Booking.com is $267). What to do in Wellington? Check out the Local Council's Things to See & Do in Wellington website for comprehensive information about Wellington. Wellington hosts Te Papa , the National Museum . Other highlights include Zealandia , a predator-free wildlife sanctuary an hour walk from the centre of town (10 minute drive, 12 minute bus ride), Weta workshop (Peter Jackson's company, takes visitors and does tours ), and Wellington Zoo (about $99 for a 'close encounter', groups can arrange overnight sleeps for about $220 per person, and they have kiwis in the nocturnal house). You can also take a ferry out to Matiu/Somes Island , another nature reserve almost in the middle of Wellington's Harbour. Wellington prides itself as place where you can get some of the best coffee in the world, some of the best food in the world , and an awful lot of craft beer 🍻 Because of where we are in the world, you'll find a lot of Malaysian, Indonesian and Chinese restaurants. Favourite beer venues include Little Beer Quarter (or LBQ, a pub/restaurant with a rotating selection of local beers and one of the best burgers in town), Fork & Brewer (serving only their own brews, with 41 different taps, including five or six wheat beers and fifteen lagers), and you can't come to Wellington without at least trying some Garage Project (they have a neat taproom , just on the opposite side of the road from the brewery). 🏉 Rugby! New Zealand is a relatively secular nation, but if there's a national religion it's rugby . If there's a game in town, I can make sure everyone knows about it and how to get tickets! What else to see? The North Island Ski season starts in June (to mid-October). In fact, if you drive to Wellington from Auckland or you go anywhere near Taupo you will almost certainly see the most popular mountain for skiing - Mt Ruapehu, which hosts our biggest skifields Whakapapa and Tūroa. If you come all this way, consider stepping over the strait to the South Island. There's more snow and skiing and one of the jewels in New Zealand's tourism crown, Queenstown , and also other New Zealand premiere wine regions, including Marlborough . Māori culture You'll be visiting at a particular cultural moment. Māori are the Indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand, and Māori culture is the heart of this nation, so take the opportunity to learn. To get a sense of Wellington, visit the local council website which includes maps and a visitor guide . One thing that's worth noting is that Wellington is compact and you can stride across the CBD in less than an hour. Parts of Wellington are quite hilly, and it is often windy (Wellington’s average windspeed is twice that of Chicago!) If you like walking, bring sensible shoes! * Please note, conference organisers cannot and will not provide advice for visa or NZeTA applications.

Welcome The International Society for the Study of Self-Injury We are an international collaboration of experienced clinicians, exp ert researchers, students, and passionate community members dedicated to improving the lives of individuals impacted by self-injury. Through four primary goals, we aim to foster well-being and stamp out stigma: Research Conduct and disseminate ethical, accessible, and priority-driven research to advance understanding, assessment, treatment, and prevention of NSSI. Care & Support Develop, evaluate, promote, and provide evidence-based care and support to advance clinical understanding of NSSI and its treatment. Outreach Engage in public outreach to improve knowledge of evidence-based prevention, assessment, and treatment for NSSI. Connection Enhance networking, collaboration, and resource sharing to improve the lives of individuals who engage in NSSI. 2025 Annual Conference Registration Portal Opening Soon

Toronto, Canada 2024 19th Annual Conference | Toronto, Canada 2024 Conferences / 27th - 28th June, 2024 In 2024, we hosted our 19th Annual International Conference in Toronto, Canada. Registration Portal Opening Soon Details Schedule ISSS 2024 Conference Schedule .pdf Download PDF • 392KB

Vienna, Austria 2023 18th Annual Conference | Vienna, Austria 2023 Conferences / 24th - 25th June, 2023 In 2023, we hosted our 18th Annual International Conference in Vienna, Austria. Registration Portal Opening Soon Details In 2023, we hosted our 18th Annual International Conference in Vienna, Austria. Our first in-person meeting for three years, it was a splendid week of Viennese sights, reconnection, and reinvigorated passion for research, support, and advocacy. Program ISSS 2023 Conference Program .pdf Download PDF • 427KB Abstract Book ISSS 2023 Conference Abstract Book .pdf Download PDF • 1.59MB Presentation Slides Invited Fellow, Prof. Laurence Claes ISSS 2023 Conference Invited Fellows Slides - LC .pdf Download PDF • 10.63MB

Orlando, Florida 2019 14th Annual Conference | Orlando, Florida 2019 Conferences / June, 2019 In 2019, we hosted our 14th Annual International Conference in Orlando, Florida. Registration Portal Opening Soon Details Conference Program ISSS 2019 Conference Program .pdf Download PDF • 566KB

Online 2022 17th Annual Conference | Online 2022 Conferences / 22nd - 24th June, 2022 In 2022, we hosted our 17th Annual International Conference online. Registration Portal Opening Soon Details In 2022, we hosted our 17th Annual International Conference online. The conference was packed with inspiring, compelling, and interesting talks from global experts in the field. Program ISSS 2022 Conference Program .pdf Download PDF • 160KB Abstract Book ISSS 2022 Conference Abstract Book .pdf Download PDF • 1.58MB Presentation Slides Invited Fellow ISSS 2022 Conference Invited Fellow Presentation - JW .pdf Download PDF • 10.96MB

Brussels, Belgium 2018 13th Annual Conference | Brussels, Belgium 2018 Conferences / June, 2018 In 2018, we hosted our 13th Annual International Conference in Brussels, Belgium. Registration Portal Opening Soon Details Conference Program ISSS 2018 Conference Program .pdf Download PDF • 1.18MB

Online 2020 15th Annual Conference | Online 2020 Conferences / 26th & 27th June, 2020 In 2020, we hosted our 15th Annual International Conference online — our first virtual conference. Registration Portal Opening Soon Details In 2020, we hosted our 15th Annual International Conference online — our first virtual conference. With a Keynote from Dr Barent Walsh, an Address from ISSS Rising Star A/Prof. Brooke Ammerman, our first virtual Happy Hour, and series of Expert Panel Discussions, we stayed safe and we stayed connected. Program Abstract Book ISSS 2020 Conference Abstract Book .pdf Download PDF • 1.25MB Keynote Slides Dr Barent Walsh

Online 2021 16th Annual Conference | Online 2021 Conferences / 23rd - 25th June, 2021 In 2021, we hosted our 16th Annual International Conference online. Registration Portal Opening Soon Details In 2021, we hosted our 16th Annual International Conference online. Over three days we hosted a range of live and pre-recorded material, including Keynote addresses by Prof. Jennifer Muehlenkamp and Dr. Barent Walsh, an ISSS Rising Star Address from Dr. Sarah Victor, the first Collaborative Research Program Symposium, and a Lived Experience Roundtable discussion. Program ISSS 2021 Conference Program .pdf Download PDF • 13.22MB Abstract Book ISSS 2021 Conference Abstract Book .pdf Download PDF • 1.11MB Presentation Slides Members-only Content Presentation Videos Conference Content

Who We Are Home / About It is a direct expression of thusness or this-moment-as-it-is - Seo, 2007 "Enso" is a Japanese word meaning circular form and is a symbol from Zen Buddhism that represents enlightenment, strength, connection, and imperfection (Seo, 2007). The enso was chosen as the symbol for ISSS because it reflects the imperfect, cyclical nature of life. Our Mission ISSS is an international organisation committed to research excellence, person-centred and evidence-based care, advocacy, and creating research, care, and outreach networks to facilitate collaboration and dissemination. Research Conduct and disseminate ethical, accessible, and priority-driven research to advance understanding, assessment, treatment, and prevention of NSSI. Care & Support Develop, evaluate, promote, and provide evidence-based care and support to advance clinical understanding of NSSI and its treatment. Outreach Engage in public outreach to improve knowledge of evidence-based prevention, assessment, and treatment for NSSI. Connection Enhance networking, collaboration, and resource sharing to improve the lives of individuals who engage in NSSI. Executive Board Open Positions Ready to join our leadership team? Click on each position to learn more and apply! Treasurer The Treasurer fulfils a crucial administrative role and is responsible for the receipt, custody, and disbursement of all funds and securities of ISSS. They are also responsible for all financial and security related records and communications. Representative at Large: Membership The Rep. at Large (Membership) ensures the growth, satisfaction, and active involvement of ISSS members. Through collaboration and outreach, the Membership RAL fosters and maintains a vibrant, engaged, and expanding community of members. Representative at Large: Social Media The Rep. at Large (Social Media) is responsible for the online presence of ISSS, promoting its mission, activities, and initiatives to stakeholders through consistent and creative engagement across social media platforms. Student Representative Student Representatives are critical members of the ISSS Executive Board. They serve as a liaison between student Members and the Board, advocating for student interests and cultivating community and connection among the student body. Meet the Leadership ISSS is led by a team of experts in the field and comprises researchers, clinicians, students, advocates, and most importantly, individuals with lived experience of self-injury. All members of the Executive Board are democratically elected by the ISSS Membership, with positions holding varying terms. Find open appointments and meet the team below! Professor Imke Baetens President A/Prof. Nicholas Westers President-Elect Chair of Media & Communications Kealagh Robinson, PhD Secretary Dr. Karl Tooher Secretary-Elect Jason Washburn, PhD Founding Treasurer Lexy Staniland, PhD Webmaster Professor Stephen Lewis Chair of Strategic Planning Ruth Tatnell, PhD International Member at Large Professor Marc Wilson International Member at Large Michelle Hiner, MS Student Representative Elizabeth Lloyd-Richardson, PhD Past President Our History From list-serve to leaders The International Society for the Study of Self-Injury was esta blished in 2006 by a group of passionate and curious researchers led by Janis Whitlo ck and Nancy Heath. Today, ISSS boasts more than100 members dedicated to our mission. Learn more below about how ISSS came to be the leading international organisation for the study of self-injury. Pre-ISSS In January of 2005, a year before the first ISSS meeting, the findings of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative were disseminated in a book titled, Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders: What We Know and What We Don’t Know . Although intended to summarize the state of the field in adolescent mental health disorders, the volume included no more than half of a page on nonsuicidal self-Injury (NSSI). The absence of NSSI in this volume largely r eflected its nominal presence in academic journals prior to this point. Despite its absence in the literature however, its growing presence in clinical and non-clinical settings had begun to command the attention of a small but increasing group of scholars from diverse disciplines. Although acquainted with each others’ work, there were few forums through which these scholars regularly, if ever, came together as a group. The First Meeting In response to this growing gap between the literature and field experience, Nancy Heath’s Research Team at McGill University initiated a list-serve for professionals interested in the study of self-injury. This was a means of encouraging communication among NSSI scholars within and outside of the US. Shortly after this, in 2006, Janis Whitlock and several colleagues from Cornell University invited a small group of NSSI researchers and treatment specialists to attend a meeting devoted to discussion of what we knew, what we needed to know, and strategies for building a larger field of research and collaboration. The opportunity for exchange created by the gathering was well received and very productive. By the end of the second day, the group had identified a name for the association and plans for continuing ISSS were set. By the group’s second meeting the following year, hosted by Nancy Heath at McGill, over 20 new collaborations had been formed and the group’s membership had swelled considerably. During the third year’s meeting, hosted by Matt Nock at Harvard University, the group collectively decided to begin the process of developing a formal charter and membership. By the fifth year, hosted by David Klonsky at Stony Brook University, we had appointed our first round of officers. The Organisation Today Today, we comprise over 100 members and are in our 17th year of research, care, outreach, and connection. ISSS hosts vibrant and intellectually stimulating annual meetings and fosters meaningful and productive collaborations. Although ISSS continues to expand, our commitment to improving the field of NSSI remains unchanged. Be part of an organisation dedicated to improving wellbeing and reducing stigma, join u s today .

Imke Baetens, PhD, from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Brussels University) in Belgium and PhD student Lisa Van Hove discuss the prevalence and characteristics of self-injury and self-harm among children under age 12. Season 2 | Episode 28 Podcast/ Season 2 | Episode 28 Self-Injury Under Age 12 Aug 31, 2022 with Dr. Imke Baetens & Lisa Van Hove Self-Injury Under Age 12 with Dr. Imke Baetens & Lisa Van Hove 00:00 / 01:04 Just how prevalent is self-injury among children under age 12? Do the types and methods they use differ from those who self-injure at other ages? What about the reasons they give for self-injuring? In this episode, Dr. Imke Baetens and PhD candidate Lisa Van Hove from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Brussels University) discuss the prevalence of self-injury and self-harm among children under age 12 and how parents can talk to their young children about the behavior. To learn more about the International Consortium on Self-Injury in Educational Settings (ICSES), visit www.icsesgroup.org . Learn more about Dr. Baetens at www.brucc.be/en/imke-baetens . To see her publications, click here , and to learn more about her work at the Brussels University Consultation Center (BUCC), visit www.brucc.be/en . Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn here . Below are some of their research referenced in this episode: Baetens, I., Decruy, C., Vatandoost, S., Vanderhaegen, B., & Kiekens, G. (2020). School-based prevention targeting non-suicidal self-injury: A pilot study . Frontiers in Psychiatry, 11 , 437. Van Hove, L., Baetens, I., Simundic, A., Bloom, E., & Heath, N. (in press). NSSI in elementary school children. In E. E. Lloyd-Richardson, I. Baetens & J. Whitlock (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury . Oxford University Press. Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter (@ITripleS). The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #5 by Feedspot in their " Best 20 Clinical Psychology Podcasts " and by Welp Magazine in their " 20 Best Injury Podcasts ." Previous Next

Brittany Tinsley of @brittanytinsleywrites Instagram explains how she navigates talking about her wounds and scars of self-injury and self-harm with her medical providers during routine doctor visits. Season 1 | Episode 18 Podcast/ Season 1 | Episode 18 Navigating Self-Injury During Routine Doctor Visits Oct 1, 2021 with Brittany Tinsley Navigating Self-Injury During Routine Doctor Visits with Brittany Tinsley 00:00 / 01:04 If you’ve never engaged in self-injury or self-harm, then you may have never considered the anxieties related to something as seemingly simple as a routine doctor visit. In this episode, Brittany Tinsley explains what questions she asks herself prior to attending routine doctor visits in order to ease her anxiety about medical providers seeing her self-injury wounds and scars. We take a unique peek into what doctor visits can be like for those who self-injure or have self-injured, as well as discuss tips on navigating those visits, whether as a treatment provider or someone with lived experience. Follow Brittany on Instagram at @brittanytinsleywrites and read her blog at https://brittanytinsley.com/ . Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter (@ITripleS). The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #5 by Feedspot in their " Top 15 Clinical Psychology Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021 " and by Welp Magazine in their " 20 Best Injury Podcasts of 2021 ." Previous Next