The Language of Injury: Comprehending Self–Mutilation

This book is intended to be 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.
The topic of self–mutilation is defined and located within the range of other self–destructive behaviours such as parasuicide. 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. The importance of supervision and support for practitioners working in this area is stressed.

Spis treści:
1. The parameters of self–injury and setting the scene.
2. The cross–cultural and historical context of self–injury.
3. Self–injury and social forces.
4. The origins and functions of self–injury for individuals.
5. Principles of working with people who self–injure.
6. Working in particular settings with people who self–injure.
7. Therapy with people who self–injure.

Nota biograficzna:
Gloria Babiker is Head of Adult Mental Health Psychology at the United Bristol Healthcare Trust, UK. Lois Arnold is founder of The Basement Project, Bristol, UK.

Okładka tylna:
This book is intended to be 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 individual s.
The topic of self–mutilation is defined and located within the range of other self–destructive behaviours such as parasuicide. 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. The importance of supervision and support for practitioners working in this area is stressed.