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Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: Ethics and Legal Considerations for Counselors
Presented by: Dr. Victoria E. Kress, PhD- ACA President (July, 2026)
Hosted via Zoom
1 CEs in Ethics, approved by NBCC
Nonsuicidal self-injury is a challenging issue that counselors frequently encounter yet often feel unprepared to address. This session will provide practical strategies and essential knowledge for effectively supporting clients who self-injure, with a focus on risk assessment, ethical decision-making, and legal considerations. Attendees will leave with greater confidence and competence in navigating this sensitive area of practice.
Cost for CEs
Member rate: $12 | Non-member rate: $21
Please Register by 9/10/26 or while seats remain!
Learning Objectives
Learn about self-injury and its functions and associated risks
Learn about legal and ethical issues associated with counseling clients/students who self-injure
Learn risk assessment considerations to facilitate ethical counseling practice
About the Presenter:
Dr. Victoria E. Kress (she/her) will serve as the 75th president of the American Counseling Association (ACA), beginning her term in July 2026. She brings over three decades of experience as a counselor and more than twenty years as a counselor educator. Dr. Kress currently serves as the director of the clinical mental health and addictions counseling programs at Youngstown State University, where she plays a key role in preparing the next generation of counselors.
Throughout her career, Dr. Kress has demonstrated extensive leadership and service within the counseling profession. She has held numerous leadership roles, including past president of Chi Sigma Iota International, the Association for Humanistic Counseling, the Ohio Counseling Association, and the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. She has also served as ACA Midwest Region Chair, a member of ACA’s governing council, and contributed to over 100 counseling committees. In addition, she served two terms on Ohio’s counselor licensing board, where she helped update the state’s counselor practice act.
Dr. Kress is widely recognized for her advocacy, scholarship, and community impact, receiving more than 50 professional and service awards. Her work spans legislative advocacy, trauma-informed practices, and mentorship, with a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. She has been honored for her efforts in areas such as intellectual disabilities, sexual assault prevention, child abuse advocacy, and empowering girls in her community. Her passion for leadership development and advancing the counseling profession continues to shape her work and influence nationwide.
