Self-injurious behaviors (SIBs) are encountered almost daily by some school counselors, and although many resources are cited and referenced in textbooks and professional journals, few online resources have been explored in the literature. In this article, the authors give an overview of the most visited Web sites related to information about self-injurious behaviors, provide an analysis of the various online SIB resources, and offer school counselors strategies for evaluating all Web sites.
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