Treating Self-Injury: A Practical Guide

by Barent W. Walsh

Uniquely practical and comprehensive, this timely guide addresses a problem that is on the rise, particularly among adolescents and young adults. Practitioners gain a wealth of knowledge about the variety and causes of self-injurious behavior and how to recognize it in people at risk, ranging from those who do not have psychiatric diagnoses to those with eating or mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, or psychoses. Illustrated with detailed case examples, clear guidelines are presented for assessing clients and conducting evidence-based interventions using replacement skills training, cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure treatment, psychopharmacology, and family- and school-based strategies. Reproducible clinical materials are included.

Genres: Psychology, Mental Health, Nonfiction

317 pages, Hardcover

Published October 24, 2005

Reviews

[Jennifer Worrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book details all aspects of self-injury, from different types, motivations, and triggers to scientific dissections, case studies and treatments. The language is common enough for laypeople but doesn't dumb it down. Wonderful both for research and helping those who self-harm.

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dry & textbook-y (as expected), but very informative. Good, detailed interventions given.

[El Gabo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book regarding self-injury so far.

[jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

love this book, I’m writing an essay about wound care in the context of deliberate self harm and this book is a godsend for many aspects of self injury. Amazing that I could access it freely on the internet archive also. I can see myself coming back to this book many times throughout my career. recommend.