Develop a teaching plan for the family to ensure that the patient’s needs are met.

1. Develop a clear understanding of the reasons for cutting and/or any potential underlying causes. Encourage open dialogue about the patient’s mental health, including topics such as depression, anxiety, previous trauma, peer pressure, etc.
2. Educate family members (such as siblings or other close relatives) on recognizing signs of distress in their loved one and how to handle these situations when they arise (i.e., talking it out vs trying to physically intervene).
3. Provide resources and referrals for additional support such as specialized counseling or therapy services both within the school system or outside professionals if necessary.
4. Establish coping strategies and self-care practices that can be used by the individual when feeling distressed with activities like journaling or physical exercise/activity which can help relieve some tension and stressors in their life away from cutting behavior(s).
5. Plan regular check-ins with family members to ensure everyone is up-to-date on any changes in mood/behavior for followup purposes if needed; this should also include setting up an emergency plan in case there are high risk behaviors identified during check ins that require additional attention from professionals immediately afterwards .