The Language of Injury: Comprehending Self-Mutilation

ISBN: 978-1-85433-234-9

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176 pages

April 1997, Wiley-Blackwell

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This is a sourcebook for all those who work with people who self-injure, whether in the health and social services, forensic services or the voluntary sector.
The approach recognises self-injury as a behaviour reflecting complex psychosocial difficulties in distressed individuals.
A detailed examination of the origins and functional nature of self-injury forms the basis for the authors' recommendations towards providing services in this area.
The issues facing those who work with people who self-injure are examined in detail.
The authors have drawn on their experience to formulate a theoretical foundation with practical guidelines for work in various settings, including psychotherapy.