The language of self injury / Gloria Babiker and Lois Arnold.

By: Babiker, Gloria .

Contributor(s): Arnold, Lois .

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BookPublisher: Leicester : The British Psychological Society, 1997Description: xi, 162 p. ; 23 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 1854332341.Subject(s): Mental illness

DDC classification: 362.2

Contents:

The parameters of self-injury and setting the scene -- The cross-cultural and historical context of self-injury -- Self-injury and social forces -- The origins and functions of self-injury for individuals -- Principles in working with people who self-injure -- Working in particular settings with people who self-injure -- Therapy with people who self-injure.

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This book explores cultural and historical aspects, as well as the causes and functions that self-injury serve. Therapy with people who self-mutilate is discussed in detail. A framework is provided for professionals facing this behaviour at work.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-151) and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

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

Author notes provided by Syndetics

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.